What not to do

Sometimes it's easier to say what not to do and this video proves it.  But seriously, do you know anyone who resembles any of these scenarios?  What would a parent that uses Love and Logic® techniques do?

Thank you class

A big Thank You to our 14 committed parents/grandparent that attend yesterday.  It was great to see so many ready to change their lives and the lives of their children. 

We put together a video a while ago to promote this class and a couple attendees have not seen it and I forgot to tell them where to find it so I'll put it here too for anyone else who wants to see.

Thanks for watching!

Ready to launch

We are anxiously anticipating leading the new Parenting the Love and Logic Way™ class tomorrow.  We have 15 parents that are ready to change not only their lives but those of their children.  That's 15 parents who will learn how to let their children make mistakes and learn from them so that later in life, they can be ready to make good decisions and be responsible adults.

Would you like to join us for a future session full of fun and learning?  Do you know of a school, church, or group that would like to help other parents?  Leave us a comment and we will be sure to keep you updated on future classes.

Serve me now!

We were at our oldest son's martial arts school the other night and after the lesson a teen and her mom were buying something at the register.  The conversation went something like this ...

Instructor:  "Maybe you should pay for this instead of your mom."
Teen:  "I don't have any money."
Instructor:  "Don't you have an allowance or something?"
Mom:  "She doesn't get an allowance because she doesn't do anything."


Ouch!  Aside from the question of whether to pay children for their chores or more positive and accurately named Contributions, what does this situation say about their relationship and teaching children responsibility?  Assuming she is not kidding around, the mom is obviously resentful but yet has not taken any steps to remedy the situation at home.  Does the kid feel like that's her entitlement?  Is she learning that the world exists for her and to serve her?  That may work at home but what about when she gets into the real world?

For an idea on how to head this future off at the pass, check out this week's tip by Jim Fay, We're all in this together.

Hunger Games

The other day, I was at DQ on my lunch break.  A couple of tables over was an interesting trio.  Grandma, mom, and a little boy.  I imagine he was a little bored with the situation so he decided to play a game with mom and grandma whether they wanted to or not.

Timmy (isn't that what all little boys in stories like these are called?) wanted to play "pick up".  So whatever was in front of him he would knock off the high chair and wait to see who would "pick up" the item.  For a while mom and grandma took turns picking up his sippy cup, toys, and blanket, but their patience was soon exhausted from this game that was distracting them from their conversation. 

It was amusing (to me) to hear the admonishments from the adults.  "Don't do that again" being the primary one.  But if they didn't put anything on his tray, ie not playing, he would act up.  A real win-win for Timmy.  Attention either way!

What would you have done?  What if there was a better way?  Check out http://www.loveandlogic.com/ for ideas or leave a comment if you would like to be part of our next Parenting the Love and Logic Way™ session.

Upcoming classes

We will be facilitating our first class under the new Parenting the Love and Logic Way™ curriculum this Saturday April 20th at Celebration Covenant Church.  We have about 16 people for this class and 8-10 more that aren't able to attend that date but interested in taking the class. 

We are planning another class for the fall at least, or sooner if there's enough interest.  If you would like to attend or want more information, leave us a comment or send an email.

Thanks and hug your kids!

Welcome to Better Parenting Omaha!

How great would it be to have a loving, respectful relationship with your children?  One that's free of arguing and backtalk?  To have children that grow up to be responsible adults?

Hi, and welcome to our site. We are independent facilitators of Parenting the Love and Logic Way™ course by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. in Colorado.  During this six session class you will learn how to:

• Put an end to arguing, back talk, and begging.
• Teach responsibility without losing their love.
• Set limits without waging war.
• Avoid power struggles.
• Guide kids to own and solve their problems.
• Teach kids to complete chores without reminders and without pay.

Love allows children to grow through their mistakes.  Logic allows them to live with the consequences of their choices.

If you would like to attend, learn about future dates, or have us facilitate the program for your school, church, or organization, please post a comment or email us.

Hug your kids,
Brenda and Brian Sawyer

This website is not associated with or sponsored by the Love and Logic Institute, Inc.

Love and Logic® is a registered trademark of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc. Love and

Logic® was founded by Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, M.D., with continued creative and

operational direction by Charles Fay, Ph.D. It is based on the experience of a combined

total of over 100 years working with and raising kids and is based on a psychologically

sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic®.  For more information,

please go to www.loveandlogic.com or call 800-338-4065.