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Parenting Articles
written by Jody Johnston Pawel, LSW, CFLE

Most of these articles give you a peek inside The Parent's Toolshop book, which offers over 150 practical tools for exactly what to say and do to effectively respond to hundreds of common parenting challenges involving children of all ages --- even in adult relationships! If you don't find the answer you are looking for, you are sure to find it in The Parents Toolshop book.

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  • Tots = for parents of children ages 1-6

  • Tweens = for parents of children ages 6-12

  • Teens = for parents of children ages 12-18

Title/Topic   Skill/Chapter    Age  ↓
Parent Education: why it's important General info All
Discipline All
Disobedience: Why kids do what you tell them not to do.
Cooperation All
Child Abuse or Discipline: What is the Difference? Discipline All
Listening All
Problem Solving with children, as a couple, as a family Problem Solving All
Rewards and Bribes Cooperation All
Discipline Tots
Communication: Improving family communication Communication All
School Violence: it is preventable Community Involvement All
Temper Tantrums Misbehavior Tots
Behavior Charts, incentives, stickers, tokens and other behavior modification techniques. Should I use them? If so, how? Cooperation All
Biting, pushing, bullying, aggressiveness Misbehavior Tots
Communication skills parents can use Communication All
Bedtime routines that prevent hassles Cooperation Tots
Bedtime hassles: getting kids to bed, asleep and staying there. Misbehavior Tots
Bedtime Tantrums Misbehavior Tots
Demanding children: preventing the creation of "spoiled brats" Misbehavior Tots
Stay-at-home moms. Where can I find them? Support Adults
Aggressiveness: hitting, pushing, biting, bullying All Tots
No stage: Does every child go through one? What can I do to prevent or stop it? Cooperation Tots
Baby behavior in older children. Acting like babies or regression? Misbehavior Tots
Goal Achievement: How to achieve any goal 3 C's: Confidence Adults
Criticism by others: How to respond to criticism 3 C's: Criticism Adults
Advice - Unwanted: How to handle unwanted, unhelpful or unsolicited advice 3 C's: Criticism Adults
Competition: Healthy vs. unhealthy, comparisons, sports, sibling rivalry, Self-esteem All
School: Helping children get organized Independence/ skills Tween
Kindergarten Preparation Independence/ skills Tots
Boredom: How children can learn to entertain themselves Independence/ skills All
Home Alone: Is your child ready? Independence/ responsibility, skills, behavior Tween
Drinking: allowing underage drinking Independence/ responsibility, behavior Teens
Parenting Teamwork: parenting styles 3C's: Consistency Adults
Communication: Getting Teens to Talk Listening Teens
Self-Esteem Myths and how to encourage Self-Esteem All
Parent-Teacher Conferences Problem Solving Adult
Preparing Teens for Leaving Home Independence/ skills, tasks Teens
Step-Parents and Children's Resistance to Remarriage Communication All
Bad Habits: (thumb sucking, nose picking and hands down the diaper) Misbehavior Tots
Picky Eaters: when problems persist Problem Solving Tots
Allowances Independence/ responsibility, skills All
Chores: Messy Rooms, getting kids to clean Independence/ skills/tasks All
Too Many Toys? Independence/ skills All
Shopping with kids and the "Holiday Gimmees" Cooperation All
Homework Hassles: Why children don't do their homework and what to do about it. Problem Solving Tweens & Teens
Extra-curricular activities: How much is too much? Independence/ responsibility All
Driving: Tips for parents as teens learn to drive. Are they ready? How to teach? Agreements to get Independence/ skills Teens
Bad influence: siblings or  peers can be poor role models and bad examples. What to do? Problem Solving All
Picky Eaters: Prevention and responses Cooperation All
Diversity: Teaching children to appreciate it. Independence/ values All
Pets: when kids want them and parents don't Independence/ responsibility, tasks All
Parents are important: read this whenever you feel discouraged Self-Esteem Adults
Parenting success: here is the no-longer secret formula Universal Blueprint Adults
Single Parenting (free e-book) All Adults
Parenting Styles (take a quiz + free report) Parenting Styles All
Parenting Myths & Truths (bonus report with free introductory 7-day e-course) All All
Accurate Advice: screening and weeding (bonus report with free introductory 7-day e-course) 3 C's: Consistency, Criticism, Confidence All
10 Ways to Get Back Into the School Routine Independence Tweens
Top 10 Best Tools for Improving Relationships at Home and Work All All

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Jody Johnston Pawel, LSW, CFLE
Parent's Toolshop Consulting, Ltd.
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Springboro, Ohio 45066
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