Don't Give Up

Matthew asks, “What do you do if someone in your class is struggling with a direction or an expectation?” (Featuring answers from a 3rd grade class in Atlanta, Georgia.)* If there’s a question you’d like to ask, or if you have advice to share, you can reach us at listen@akidscot. ...  Show more

Aria asks, “What happens when your teacher puts you in groups, but then you're the only one talking and participating. How do you motivate your other group members?” * If there’s a question you’d like to ask, or if you have advice to share, you can reach us at listen@akidscot.com ...  Show more

How can you motivate your child to do something when he or she doesn't want to? John and Danny discuss that topic, and Jim Daly is joined by Kay Wyma to share about why teaching your kids to take responsibility for assignments is a good thing.

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“Knowledge gives the children the opportunity to ask questions in their own way about complicated situations.” Is it too soon to send your child back to school? What is the learning experience like during a pandemic? How could you best prepare your child or students? Gahmya Drumm ...  Show more

Navigating the junior high years can be one of the most complex times of parenting. To help alleviate your concerns, Jim Daly talks with Becky Harling about some of the challenges she overcame during this stage of raising kids. Plus, John and Danny offer some tips for if your pre ...  Show more

Hearing the word "No" can be difficult to hear as an adult.  Now, imagine a child hearing the word "No." It can send even the most calm toddler into a fit of rage. Today, Charisse chats about how hearing the word "no" doesn't have to be a negative thing for your child. She discus ...  Show more