Support Call Archive
This call covers:
- Schedule switch-up for March!
- How to access the BBC "The World's Strictest Parents" video.
- 5-year-old is really big and it's physically dangerous to hold him in the Calm Down Spot. Tried the Rule of Three and it's worked mostly with him. Don't like switching though. Thoughts?
- 20-month-old won't stay in bed and hits his siblings.
- Engaging with child's therapist and getting child to open up.
- Just starting homeschool and needing tips.
This call covers:
- Helping youth ages 12-16 keep their boundaries when in a group together and being kind to one another.
- Dealing with young daughters that go from best friends to worst enemies.
- Both parents work full time and cherish every moment with their children. Wonderingif homeschooling would be a good choice.
- Getting age 18 daughter to stop procrastinating and being late to and with things.
- Started a Commonwealth school, but has allowed it to take over the rest of life and looking for a way to fulfill responsibilities at the Commonwealth and at home.
- Just attended Parenting Mastery Retreat and realising that our tolerances are too high. Also, having a hard time keeping track of every consequence earned. Thoughts?
This call covers:
- Time flies as your children get older.
- Teaching my children love instead of toleration.
- It's hard to stay consistent, but even more so with HF autism.
- I know I need to connect with my children, but I don't want to.
- You have a section in your book that talks about telling your children about sex. Why are you not in favor of sex ed in schools?
This call covers:
- How to correct someone else's child when in a group.
- Comparing points of certain psychology to TSG: what's right and what's a little off.
- Helping my son become more attentive and less distracted.
- Catching my 15-year-old daughter with junk food in her room and stealing money to buy junk food. It's all she'll eat.
This call covers:
- I don't have time to read and I still haven't gotten through the TSG book, but I need help now! What can I do for a "quick fix?"
- Is there such a thing as too much sports? My age 11 son is in multiple sports and it's all he wants to do. How do I help his obsession?
This call covers:
- Dad and children are constantly teasing each other and husband can't take criticism. It's creating lots of problems.
- Husband and 15-year-old son are addicted to media, mostly the son. Video games have made him a different child.
- When it's okay and not okay to compare with your children.
This call covers:
- Sometimes people ask my opinion about parenting. Most of the time they just want a "quick fix." What can I tell them?
- "Work is the antidote for a sick character." What if all you do is work? Then, isplaythe antidote?
- Son is 13 and in puberty, but he shows no empathy for others around him. How can that be fixed?
- 4-year-old daughter is picky about clothes and won't wear anything she doesn't like. This gets expensive and frustrating. What to do?
- I have a 16-month-old granddaughter who loves to get into things. She doesn't like no answers. How can I help her accept no answers at such a young age?
This call covers:
- Family meetings and the changing seasons
- Questioning if LEMI and TJED are the right choice for your family
- Concerns with church callings.
This call covers:
- Resolutions: repentance and deliberate action.
- How to structure family scripture study with a wide age range of children.
- A good system to keep the house clean.
- Son is obsessed with making money so that he can buy video games that we don't approve of. Help!
- Raging and manipulation when going through the Rule of Three.
This call covers:
- My 2-year-old son is very stubborn and strong-willed and he "pushes back" at me, but not at Dad. What do I do about this?
- All of my children are dawdling through their chores and their school. How do I help them overcome that?
- How does "say okay and be okay" work with no answers? Mychildren cry, whine, and get attitude problems when they don't get their way.
