Benton County Juvenile Department - Parents' Guide

The following articles are from the "Parenting Solutions" series and were made available by the Linn County Commission on Children and Families.

Parents' Guide

"The Science of Control" (article)
Children and parents both benefit when kids are given choices rather than orders.

"My Child, the Winner" (article)
Teaching children to solve their own problems helps them succeed in the world.

"Getting Ready For School" (article)
Use consequences instead of threats and anger.