The Counselor Dad

How many times have you heard a GPS say, “Recalculating” when you chose not to obey the directions? Parenting is much like this because children frequently need redirection. Punishment vs. Discipline 2 Options Punishment is deterring behavior by creating discomfort. Results:FearAvoidance of...

Verbal Charades: Communication is certainly easier when we use words. But that’s not the whole story.   My youngest son is 5 years old, and very sweet (sometimes). He was in speech therapy, and while he’s progressing well, some sounds are still problematic   A few months ago, he was telling us...

Poor Mr. Wiggles: Last spring, I got up early one Saturday morning to mow my overgrown lawn. I was trying to hurry because I knew that the weatherman had forecasted storms with high winds that afternoon and evening. My 4-year-old son and my 7-year-old daughter came outside to play while I was...