Ask Nurse Rona

    For the past 4 years, Nurse Rona Renner, host of the radio show Childhood Matters, has been our parenting advice expert.  In case you've missed any of her advice we'll be recapping her columns over the next few months.  To sign up to receive advice in our monthly e-Happenings, click here. Listen to Childhood Matters live on Sunday mornings from 7-8 am on 98.1FM, 89.1FM and 105.1FM. 

    This week, check out Nurse Rona's advice about discipline; Time's Up!

    Q: My 4-year-old loves the Museum and never wants to go home - and she's such a good negotiator I find myself giving in to "Just 2 more minutes" even when we really need to leave. I try to be patient, but I sometimes get upset, which just makes her more resistant. Help!

    A: One of the biggest challenges for parents is learning how to discipline their children with respect and results. Many parents were not happy with the way they were punished when they were young, and yet they’re not sure what to do instead...

    Click Here to read the rest of Nurse Rona's column "Time's Up!"

     

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