When your child does something wrong, it can be hard to know what to do. Some punishments are going to be more effective than others. A nine-year-old is going to respond differently to certain punishments than other children depending on their age and temperament. Not all of these punishments are going to be right for…
Lying is a common behavior for children to experiment while growing up. There are plenty of reasons they lie: to avoid being punished, to please a parent, feelings of guilt, or even speaking before thinking and lying impulsively. Regardless of the reason, it is important to help children understand WHY lying is a negative behavior…
Getting the right math curricula for a homeschooler is an enormous responsibility and can be incredibly stressful. Each child is so different and justifying spending hundreds of dollars on math textbooks is hard when it’s unclear if the child will actually benefit from the curriculum. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of math curricula for homeschoolers…
The most effective punishments for 11-year-olds are ones that relate to issues most common in tweens: desires for stronger autonomy, higher self-esteem, and control over their environment. Discipline should be seen as an opportunity to teach consequences and encourage better behavior in the future. Below are eleven effective ways to discipline your child. With the…
Stealing is wrong, and kids need to be taught this from a young age. While punishment after the fact is usually less effective than education if a child does steal, here are some ways that you might be able to help them learn to not do that again. 1: Have Them Return the Stolen Thing…
How do you teach a 6-year-old good behavior? This is a great age to start reinforcing rules as well as rewards versus punishments. Your goal is always to improve behavior, not just make your child miserable, so try these tips to help them take responsibility for their actions and be a happy camper! 1. Withholding…
Going to private school includes a lot of perks for students. There are many things that make private schools desirable to attend. However, does this extend to transportation to and from school? Private schools do not typically provide buses for students since they are not required to provide transportation for students. Parents are supposed to…
Penguins are really interesting animals that are cool creatures. They are often seen in zoos and aquariums, and sometimes you can watch as their caretakers feed them and make them do tricks. If you would like to know more about penguins, keep reading, as we have listed 13 interesting facts about penguins. 1. Penguins Spend…
When you have a trampoline in your backyard or front yard, during the summer your kids likely want to sleep on it so they can sleep under the stars and sleep on a relatively soft surface. However, sleeping on a trampoline requires some preparation. Here are 7 tips to keep in mind when you or…
Reading is an essential skill that every child needs to know. Children become successful later in life when these skills are practiced and mastered. It’s understandable that parents get a little worried about whether their child is at level! Reading levels are used to determine what skill level the child is at when reading. The…