by Kim Olver | Jan 27, 2009 | Choice Theory, Parenting
The following post illustrates a creative, response to when your child wants to do something you may not want them to do.Your Children & Their Friends: I used to see this a lot when my boys were older. They would have friends whose parents were quite strict and...
by Kim Olver | Jan 25, 2009 | Choice Theory, Parenting
The following story illustrates how a parent can forbid their child to do something out of fear and the child may find a way to do it anyway without your supervision, creating an even more dangerous scenario.Carrie: The third scenario involved a mother’s horror when...
by Kim Olver | Jan 24, 2009 | Choice Theory, Parenting
Today I present a situation involving my friend, Denise, and her daughter, Veronica. Veronica is 11 years-old and wanted to have her hair highlighted like all her friends but Denise was opposed to the idea. While discussing the situation with me, Denise realized that...
by Kim Olver | Jan 22, 2009 | Parenting
Rebecca: The first situation I want to talk about involves ten year-old Rebecca. Rebecca’s parents came to me frustrated over the fact they were unsuccessful enforcing Rebecca’s bedtime and she would frequently be grumpy because of lack of adequate sleep. They also...
