From the Desk of Keith Hafner How We Teach Self-Confidence   Have you ever wondered just how we go about developing Confidence? Many people think that learning self-defense skills are what causes an increase in [...]

From the Desk of Keith Hafner How to Teach Disrespect   Disrespect usually begins at a very young age, with disrespectful verbal behavior. Caleb began, at age three, to say "No!" to his mother when [...]

From the Desk of Keith Hafner How to Motivate Kids   Some kids are motivated to follow rules,  perform well at school, do what they  are supposed to do…by the promise  of reward. Other kids [...]

From the Desk of Keith Hafner How to Improve Your Child’s Behavior   ‘Recognition motivates repeat behavior.’  Sometimes parents miss a valuable opportunity to reinforce behaviors they are trying to encourage.     It's really a simple [...]

From the Desk of Keith Hafner   How to Get Your Kids to Talk to You A typical conversation with your kid might go like this:  'How was your day?' 'Good.' 'What did you do?' [...]

From the Desk of Keith Hafner  'It Started With a Handshake' Early 1980's.  My sons, Jason, age 3, Ian, age 2.  Both thoroughly trained in the 'handshake drill.'  Me, coaching them at home, rehearsing, over [...]

From the Desk of Keith Hafner  Interrupt!   So, this Mom I know.  Six year old kid.  And  I watch them have the same fight every week  Here's what I observe:  They've gotten very good [...]

From the Desk of Keith Hafner  I Used to Think…   Parents, I used to think that inconsistently applied discipline ALLOWS rebellious behavior. Now I understand that inconsistently applied discipline CAUSES rebellious behavior.