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“I’m Bored” – Here’s How to Handle It If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve heard the dreaded phrase “I’m bored” more times than you can count. It seems like a universal complaint – one that never seems to go away. So, what can you do when your child drops this all-too-familiar line? Here are a few strategies to turn that boredom around and teach your child a valuable lesson in the process: 1. Let Them Know You’re Not Their Entertainment Director It’s easy to fall into the t

We all know what our biggest pet-peeves are with regards to our children's behavior...perhaps it's their continuous whining, their relentless nail-biting, their incessant need to be "connected" to their mobile device, or it might just be that little habit they have of leaving their shoes in random places around the house. Sure, these behaviors are all worthy of "pet-peeve" status…but what about your behaviors as a parent? Most parents do their best to be good parents. Rarel

"Discipline through intimidation" is no different than "correction by bullying." Don't be a parental bully! Not too long ago, I was eating at a local fast-food restaurant and couldn't help but observe the interactions between a group of family members sitting only a few seats away.  Let's just say that I was an unwilling participant in this family's very public drama. Anyway, it appeared that the father and daughter (who, I'm guessing was about 8 years -old) were at odds rega