Byline: NICOLA JUNCAR
Kids can be clever at switching their behavior depending on which parent they're dealing with. "They become less cooperative when their parents aren't in sync and don't share a model of cooperation between them," says family therapist Jane Nelsen, EdD, a coauthor of the bestselling Positive Discipline series of books. Even so, she adds, nobody ever said parents have to think and be exactly alike. One may be a bit of a softie, the other stricter. That's okay, as long as you can agree to disagree at times, then come up with discipline rules and solutions you both can act upon with your child without trying to be someone you're not.Stained glass1. Measure and cut tissue paper into desired shapes and sizes (we used long strips for easy application).Luau portable lamp ($198; dwr.com or 800/944-2233)MOROCCAN NIGHTSCreate your own romantic lighting for an outdoor dinner party by suspending votives (we used mini recycled-glass tea light lanterns) at varying heights from low-hanging branches. Use clear fishing line and be sure to keep candles a safe distance from the leaves.You'll be more effective if you both agree to he firm and kind, Dr. Nelsen asserts. Resorting to "I'll show you" or "Do it or else" tactics will only cause rebellion. Instead, aim for respect along with cooperation. Establish clear ground rules (no ball playing inside) that come with clear consequences (you give up your basketball for a week) if they're not followed. When the rules don't work, have a family meeting to find respectful solutions that work for everyone. This way you can, without nagging, maintain your child's respect and love and promote feelings of closeness and trust.RulerProject leader, Philippa Raper, said: "The work these young people have created in collaboration with their design experts has been absolutely phenomenal and leaves no-one in any doubt that there is a great deal of design talent and imagination in young people.ScissorsScrap-metal Misprint lantern (medium $39, large $59; vivaterra.com or 800/233-6011)
RESEARCH: Student Adam Wakenshaw BRAINWAVES: Matthew Drysdale, Caitlin Shepard and Cameron Thompson
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