Once again, I’ve gathered the best posts from my parenting expert and educator friends to help you encourage cooperation from your child, just in case my advice isn’t helpful for your situation or you didn’t find specifically what you were looking for above.
General Cooperation:
What to Do When a Child Won’t Listen by Andrea Nair
35 Phrases for Encouraging Cooperation Between Child and Parent by Ariadne Brill
Why Threats and Bribes Don’t Lead to Cooperation and What to Try Instead by Ariadne Brill
The Secret Art of Playfulness by Andy Smithson
How to Stop Sounding Like an Owl and Create a Blame-Free Home by Prana Boost
Mealtime Cooperation:
15 Transformative Phrases to Use with Your Fussy Eaters by Sarah Remmer
Getting Kids to Eat What the Family Eats Without Battles or Tantrums by Amy McCready
End the Mealtime Battles Once and For All by Nicole Schwarz
Bedtime Cooperation:
This Simple Chart Will Make Your Kid Sleep Through the Night by Kelly Holmes
Head Back to School and Make Bedtime Smarter by Alanna McGinn
Overcoming Bedtime Hassles by Positive Discipline
Cleaning Up Cooperation:
One Tip to Get Your Kids Helping Around the House by Nicole Schwarz
Children, Chores, and Drudgery by Hand in Hand Parenting
Still feeling like an overwhelmed parent? Read this article, also by Rebecca Eanes, to chase away the parenting blues!
