Author: Lynna Sutherland

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesSometimes it’s clear whose turn it is. Or maybe someone has a right to something because it is his own personal property. But what about those times when it isn’t so clear? Do your kids know how to negotiate effectively? We’ll talk about some important elements of healthy negotiation … plus […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesOne way to avoid unnecessary conflicts between siblings is to take turns. But what if you can’t remember whose turn it is?We’ll talk about the principles in place behind turn taking and how you can set up routines that help instead of just create more conflict! Want some help keeping track […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesParents are often concerned about television shows or books that are a bad example to their children of how to handle relationships and the effect that might have on the sibling relationships in their home.In this episode, we’ll talk about that – how to recognize the bad examples, what story lines […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesIf you’ve got a number of kids, you might have had trouble balancing the rules you make or the rulings you hand down. Do they have to be the same for everyone in order to be fair? Also are rules just for kids? Do grown-ups (a.k.a. parents) have to keep the […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesOf course you want to protect your child from physical or emotional pain. That’s part of why God gave children parents – for their safety and well-being. But what do we convey to our children about the things that are most dangerous to them? What would your kids say is the […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesWhat should your kids do if they have a problem with a sibling? Is it OK to talk to another sibling about that problem? What if you talk to one of your kids about another sibling? Is that gossip?Today we’re tackling the topic of gossip specifically from the perspective of family […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesMost if not all families deal with a lying problem at some point. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to understand the possible motives behind this struggle, how to encourage truth-telling, and how to talk to your other children about whether or not they can trust a person who has […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesDo you have one child who seems to be the center of most of the conflict in your home? Do you have one child who seems more difficult to parent than all the other children put together? Is there one child that you’re sure draws the stares of the neighbors or […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesYou know that it’s important to help your children distinguish between real and pretend. You know that the need to understand the different between make-believe and “real life”. But what happens when someone gets hurt or upset during pretend play. Does it still “count” even if they were just pretending?Start a […]

Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesYou’re listening as they tease and joke with each other. It seems harmless enough. You want them to have a sense of humor. But inevitably, one of them gets his or he feelings hurt and you’ve got yet another fight on your hands.What do you do when your child says “I […]