Kathy Slattengren, M.Ed.
Parent Educator & Coach
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Co-authored Articles (19)
How to Tell If Your Teen is Vaping: Warning Signs and Ways to Talk About It
Discover if e-cigarettes are a problem in your family and confront it with understanding and compassion Do you think your teen might be vaping in your house? As a parent, it’s only natural that you want to talk to your...
How to
Write a Letter to Your Child's Teacher
Most parents need to contact their child’s teacher at some point during the school year. There are many reasons you may need to write the teacher from introducing your child to excusing him for illness or an appointmen...
How to
Talk About the Birds and the Bees
Discussing sex and reproduction with a child for the first time can be an uncomfortable subject. However, it's best your child learns about these topics from you first rather than being exposed to inaccurate information ...
How to Be a Good Parent to your Child
Give your kid the best upbringing you can Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of your life, but that doesn't mean it's easy. No matter what age your children are, your work is never...
Is Hell Considered a Curse Word?
''Here's when it is and isn't appropriate to say "Hell"''If you’re curious whether “hell” is a swear word, you aren’t alone! Hell is an unusual word: there are situations where it’s perfectly okay for you to sa...
How to
Make Your Parents Happy
Your parents care very much for you, and you should do what you can to make them happy. Learn what you can do to be considerate of them. Below are some suggestions for you depending on your age and where you are in life....
How to
Get Out of Being Grounded
Getting grounded is something that every child experiences at one point or another. It can be hard to endure being grounded, but sometimes it's possible to get out of a grounding if you show your parents a little maturit...
How to
Convince Your Parents to Let You Have an Instagram Account
Social media sites like Instagram are becoming more and more popular and you might want a social media account to post your fave pics, but some parents are still wary of the potential of online apps. No matter what their...
How to
Be a Good Father
Nobody said being a good father was easy. No matter what age your child is or how many children you have, you have to know that a father's work is never done. To be a good father, you have to be present, be a good disci...
How to
Replace Swear Words with Less Offensive Words
Though you may not realize it, swearing often offends people. Furthermore, many people who are offended are slow to make it known for fear of ridicule. By paying careful attention to how you swear, and developing some cr...
How to
Deal With Annoying Kids
At times, no matter how much you love and care about a child, they may get annoying. Constant pestering, screaming, whining and simply being bratty are the sorts of behaviors likely to trigger your impatience and quite a...
How to
Avoid Saying Bad Words
Swearing is an easy habit to pick up, and a hard one to break. But if you are serious about cleaning up your language, it can be done. Read below for help on how to avoid saying bad words.
10 Fun and Easy Icebreaker Games to Get to Know Each Other
Whether you run a classroom or workspace, teaching or working with new people can be a little awkward at first. Don’t worry. There are plenty of fun, easy ways to bond with your new group. We’ve outlined a few simpl...
How to
Know if a Teen Is Smoking
Teenagers are more susceptible to becoming addicted to nicotine than any other group of people. Ninety percent of smokers began smoking before the age of 19 so it is essential to be wary of the signs of smoking to try to...
How to
Stop Children from Swearing
In many instances, using profanity and swearing is not socially acceptable for toddlers and young kids under the ages of 1 to 4 years old. If you discover your child swearing, it may be a good idea for you to nip that ha...
How to
Teach Animals to Preschoolers
If you're wondering how you can best teach your preschoolers about animals, you've come to the right place. We've compiled an extensive list of different ideas and games you can use to introduce animals to your kiddos. T...
How to
Behave in a Zoo
Many people, especially parents with their children, visit zoos for pleasure. It’s interesting to see native animals up close or exotic creatures from other parts of the world. Modern zoos are, for the greater part, no...
House Rules for Kids: Tested Tips for Parents and Families
Kids need rules and structure to stay safe, healthy, and well-adjusted. As a parent, setting and enforcing those rules can be a struggle. But by keeping things clear and consistent and making sure everyone in the house i...
How to
Read a Bedtime Story
Reading to a child is a great way to spend time together. Reading has been shown to increase a child's vocabulary and build an emotional attachment between caregiver and child. You can start reading bedtime stories to yo...
