Would you like parenting tips if your child cries too much and acts emotionally hurt too often? Does comforting her increase her sensitivity and crying? Inside you find 3 parenting tips for lessening her tearfulness.

Let's face it some kids are more sensitive than others. If you have a child who is over-sensitive, do you hear these words?

1. "I don't do anything right."
2. "I'm no good."
3. "You don't love me."
4. "I can't."
5. "They might laugh at me."

Maybe your child doesn't say anything but just cries. I know this can be frustrating. What can you do?

Try these 3 Parenting Tips:

1. At times when your child is calm, like after you've read a book to her, fed the animals, or picked up the toys together, ask her, "How do you feel about crying when things go wrong?" Find out what she thinks and feels. If she can't express herself with words very well, have a piece of drawing paper ready. Ask her to draw her feelings about crying and then explain her picture.
2. Ask your child if she'd like to cry less and use words more. If so, would she like get a reward for speaking instead of crying?
3. If she answered, "Yes," create a chart together. Post it on the family bulletin board. Each time she speaks instead of crying when things don't go her way, give her a star. When she earns 5 stars, reward her with fun times with you.

Let me know if you use these tips and if your child's over-sensitivity lessens at:

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Does your child shout, "It's your fault?" Are you tired of being blamed when things go wrong? Inside you'll find some parenting tips on what to do when your child blames.

5 Common Statements Parents Hear When Their Child Doesn't Take Responsibility Include:

1. "You never …"
2. "You always…"
3. "You made me…"
4. "It's not my fault…"
5. "You should've…"

The problem starts when your child won't take responsibility for his part in problems. What can you do?

3 Parenting Tips for Helping Your Child to Quit Blaming Others for His Mistakes:

1. Find out what your child's self talk. Ask "Do you think getting in trouble for your mistakes is terrible?" Ask your child this question when things are going well like driving in the car, going for a walk, or washing the dishes together. Using a peaceful time to discuss the blaming problem makes it easier for him to tell you the truth.
2. Explain how much you admire him when he takes responsibility for his mistakes. The next time he admits his part in a problem, praise him. Let him know how much you respect his honesty.
3. With your child gather pictures of friends and relatives. Post them on the refrigerator. In the center of the pictures write the words, "Nobody's perfect. Everyone makes mistakes." Discuss the fact that everyone's a mistake maker even his friends and relatives. Tell your child when he admits his mistakes, people will like and trust him more.

Give these 3 parenting tips a try and let me know the results at:

Jean Tracy's Email or click the comment link below and leave your comment.

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Does your child shout, "It's your fault?" Are you tired of being blamed when things go wrong? Inside you'll find some parenting tips on what to do when your child blames.

5 Common Statements Parents Hear When Their Child Doesn't Take Responsibility Include:

1. "You never ???"
2. "You always???"
3. "You made me???"
4. "It's not my fault???"
5. "You should've???"

The problem starts when your child won't take responsibility for his part in problems. What can you do?

3 Parenting Tips for Helping Your Child to Quit Blaming Others for His Mistakes:

1. Find out what your child's self talk. Ask "Do you think getting in trouble for your mistakes is terrible?" Ask your child this question when things are going well like driving in the car, going for a walk, or washing the dishes together. Using a peaceful time to discuss the blaming problem makes it easier for him to tell you the truth.
2. Explain how much you admire him when he takes responsibility for his mistakes. The next time he admits his part in a problem, praise him. Let him know how much you respect his honesty.
3. With your child gather pictures of friends and relatives. Post them on the refrigerator. In the center of the pictures write the words, "Nobody's perfect. Everyone makes mistakes." Discuss the fact that everyone's a mistake maker even his friends and relatives. Tell your child when he admits his mistakes, people will like and trust him more.

Give these 3 parenting tips a try and let me know the results at:

Jean Tracy's Email or click the comment link below and leave your comment.

Become a confident parent. Subscribe to my Free Parenting Newsletter and receive 80 free fun activities to share with your kids at:

http://www.KidsDiscuss.com

??With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

Dear Parent,

Here's a parenting tip you can use today. It helps you connect and bond with your child. When you connect and bond with fun activities you influence your child's character. Let me know if you already do this:

Rub Your Child's Back for 15 Minutes:

Why? Your child loves it. It offers special time for your child to talk with you, to have simple discussions, and to giggle together.

Your child loves your affection and wants to be close to you. Rubbing his back prompts him to confide in you. You learn the things your child is worrying about. This is an opportunity to help your child. Your child will trust you too.

Don't forget to share jokes and funny stories too. Laughing together creates wonderful bonding time that strengthens your relationship.

Do you rub your child's back? If not, what do you do to spend fun time together? We'd like to share your ideas too. Write to:

Jean Tracy's Email or click the comment link below and leave your comment.

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 With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

Dear Parent,

Here's a parenting tip you can use today. It helps you connect and bond with your child. When you connect and bond with fun activities you influence your child's character. Let me know if you already do this:

Rub Your Child's Back for 15 Minutes:

Why? Your child loves it. It offers special time for your child to talk with you, to have simple discussions, and to giggle together.

Your child loves your affection and wants to be close to you. Rubbing his back prompts him to confide in you. You learn the things your child is worrying about. This is an opportunity to help your child. Your child will trust you too.

Don't forget to share jokes and funny stories too. Laughing together creates wonderful bonding time that strengthens your relationship.

Do you rub your child's back? If not, what do you do to spend fun time together? We'd like to share your ideas too. Write to:

Jean Tracy's Email or click the comment link below and leave your comment.

Become an exceptional parent. Subscribe to my Free Parenting Newsletter and receive 80 fun activities to share with your kids at:

http://www.KidsDiscuss.com

??With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

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Dear Parents,

Would parenting tips on how to use television effectively help you? If you worry your child is going brain dead watching TV, consider the 3 parenting tips below.

Television can be a very powerful learning tool. It is being used more and more in the classroom to inform students and stimulate discussion.

Teachers often assign students to watch an educational television show as homework. Television can be used to add to what is being studied at school. As a parent, you can also use television to teach ideas and values that are important to you.

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Here are some things you can do at home:

• Limit television viewing time. Remember that when children watch television it takes them away from other things such as homework, sports, and fun with friends and family.
• Monitor what your children watch. Encourage your children to choose programs that make them think, teach lessons, are free of violence and sex, and show characters who have values similar to yours.
• Watch television with your children. Ask questions: Why do you think that person did what he did? Would you have done the same thing?

Much of what television offers distorts life. You don't want your child's mind distorted too. Yet you can use TV as a powerful learning tool at home. How do you use television in your home? Leave me a comment. I'd like to know.

Become an exceptional parent. Subscribe to my Free Parenting Newsletter and receive 80 fun activities to share with your kids at:

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??With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

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Dear Parents,

Would parenting tips on how to use television effectively help you? If you worry your child is going brain dead watching TV, consider the 3 parenting tips below.

Television can be a very powerful learning tool. It is being used more and more in the classroom to inform students and stimulate discussion.

Teachers often assign students to watch an educational television show as homework. Television can be used to add to what is being studied at school. As a parent, you can also use television to teach ideas and values that are important to you.

____________________________________________

Here are some things you can do at home:

• Limit television viewing time. Remember that when children watch television it takes them away from other things such as homework, sports, and fun with friends and family.
• Monitor what your children watch. Encourage your children to choose programs that make them think, teach lessons, are free of violence and sex, and show characters who have values similar to yours.
• Watch television with your children. Ask questions: Why do you think that person did what he did? Would you have done the same thing?

Much of what television offers distorts life. You don't want your child's mind distorted too. Yet you can use TV as a powerful learning tool at home. How do you use television in your home? Leave me a comment. I'd like to know.

Become an exceptional parent. Subscribe to my Free Parenting Newsletter and receive 80 fun activities to share with your kids at:

http://www.KidsDiscuss.com

 With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

Would Parenting Tips about homework be helpful? Use the Homework Checklist below to set the scene for doing homework.

Homework takes self-discipline. Self-discipline builds character in kids. Use this Homework Checklist to get your child started.

Homework Checklist:

Make Sure Your Child Has:

• A quiet place to work with good light.
• A regular time for homework.
• Basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, pens, markers, and ruler.
• Aids to good organization, such as an assignment calendar, book bag, and folders.
• No television, loud music, and lots of interruptions.

When your child studies in a quiet place, it will help him focus. Focusing on his homework increases his self-discipline. Self-discipline builds character.

Do you use a homework checklist for your child? How is it working? Leave a comment and let me know.

If you'd like to chart your child's homework progress, consider picking up my Character Building Kit It will help decrease whining about homework too.

Become an exceptional parent. Subscribe to my Free Parenting Newsletter and receive 80 fun activities to share with your kids at:

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??With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

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Would Parenting Tips about homework be helpful? Use the Homework Checklist below to set the scene for doing homework.

Homework takes self-discipline. Self-discipline builds character in kids. Use this Homework Checklist to get your child started.

Homework Checklist:

Make Sure Your Child Has:

• A quiet place to work with good light.
• A regular time for homework.
• Basic supplies, such as paper, pencils, pens, markers, and ruler.
• Aids to good organization, such as an assignment calendar, book bag, and folders.
• No television, loud music, and lots of interruptions.

When your child studies in a quiet place, it will help him focus. Focusing on his homework increases his self-discipline. Self-discipline builds character.

Do you use a homework checklist for your child? How is it working? Leave a comment and let me know.

If you'd like to chart your child's homework progress, consider picking up my Character Building Kit It will help decrease whining about homework too.

Become an exceptional parent. Subscribe to my Free Parenting Newsletter and receive 80 fun activities to share with your kids at:

http://www.KidsDiscuss.com

 With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS

Dear Parent,

Would parenting tips on how to explain the importance of testing to your child be helpful? Building character includes taking tests. Successes are easy to enjoy. Failing is painful. Testing helps your child act responsibly, study, and keeping trying no matter the outcome.

If your child complains about tests, use the 3 parenting tips below. Be positive about testing too.

Talk to your child about testing:

1. Explain that tests are yardsticks that teachers, schools, school districts and even states use to measure what and how they teach and how well students are learning what is taught.
2. Most tests are designed and given by teachers to measure students' progress in a course. These tests are associated with the grades on report cards. The results tell the teacher and students whether they are keeping up with the class, need extra help or are ahead of other students.
3. The results of some tests tell schools that they need to strengthen courses or change teaching methods. Still other tests compare students by schools, school districts or cities. All tests determine how well a child is doing in the areas measured by the tests.

Having been an elementary school teacher, tests helped me see how I was doing, what the children needed help with, and figure out better ways for them to understand. I believe that tests are important yardsticks.

What do you think about tests? Leave a comment or email me at:

Jean Tracy's Email

Become an exceptional parent. Subscribe to my Free Parenting Newsletter and receive 80 fun activities to share with your kids at:

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 With warm wishes for your parenting success,

Jean

Jean Tracy, MSS