parent help for challenging kids Archives - Child, Youth, & Families Liaison

5 Things I Need as Mom of a Child With a Disability

By Vanna Winters Some nights my tears hit the pillow before my head. The exhaustive effort I put into each day to simply keep my head above water never feels adequate. The demands of parenting a child with a disability can be unremitting. From the moment my child was diagnosed five years ago, I’ve felt like I

By namiappsdprod|2018-11-06T13:51:54-08:00November 5th, 2018|Categories: Blog|Tags: child with learning challenges, parent help for challenging kids, self-care for parents, the Mighty|Comments Off

5 Parenting Beliefs That Interfere With Effective Discipline

You’ve read the parenting books. You’ve tried the latest discipline strategies. And…unfortunately, you’re still dealing with the same old thing. Before you give up completely, let’s take a look at a silent partner in your parenting: Your thoughts. Everyone carries around an unspoken understanding of why kids act the way they do. Some of