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How Do I Set Up My Child for Success at School?

After spending 25 years as a principal at primary, elementary and secondary schools, I have found that it is crucial for the school and parents to work together for the good of the child. There are several mud puddles on the road to success that are easily stepped in. Below are three puddles I have encountered frequently, with some practical suggestions to help you avoid them: Continue reading How Do I Set Up My Child for Success at School?

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​Reset Families Redirection Video

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20 Years from Now

I have five kids, but only 2 lived with me as babies (the other three were adopted much older). My two “babies” are almost exactly 18 years apart. So many things changed between baby number 1 & baby number 2. In fact, most days, I’m surprised my first baby survived given our parenting. Imagine that we let him sleep on his tummy, had bumpers in his drop-side crip, and faced him forward in the car seat at one year of age. Continue reading 20 Years from Now

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When is my kid ever going to learn to do what I tell him to do?

Many people come to a parenting class to figure out a way to “fix” the problem with their kid. I have to admit, there were times when my kids were growing up that that thought crossed my mind as I scanned the titles of parenting books looking for some new ideas. Continue reading When is my kid ever going to learn to do what I tell him to do?

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PBIS at Home

Don’t you find acronyms frustrating? At Reset Families, we built our parenting approach on a PBIS Framework and want to make sure that you not only know what those letters stand for, but why we believe that is important. Continue reading PBIS at Home

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Improving Family Dinners

Research on strong family relationships consistently has shown that good family communication is one of the cornerstones of a healthy family life. Few family traditions can be as helpful in providing opportunities for communication as family meals. Regular conversation in a natural setting helps family members learn the give-and-take of effective communication. Some of the communication benefits associated with family meals are:

  • A regular time to meet each day and talk with each other about thoughts and feelings
  • An opportunity to learn how to ask and respond to questions
  • A chance to share stories and ideas from each family member’s experiences
  • A time to practice manners, listening and taking turns in conversation