A Nurturing Environment November 17, 2020The Pacific Institute As parents, we want our children to be safe, but sometimes we confuse safety with control. Most parents establish a few ...Read More »
Nurturing Self-Esteem September 9, 2020The Pacific Institute The family is the main place where we develop our self-esteem. It can also be a place where self-esteem withers. Vi...Read More »
The Power of Focus July 30, 2020The Pacific Institute In this day and age of superheroes with superpowers, it’s important to remember that each of us has our own superpower...Read More »
Attention and Recognition June 5, 2020The Pacific Institute When your children want attention, what do they do? Throw a tantrum? Misbehave? Act inappropriately? Perhaps you can sho...Read More »
Mindset for Work May 19, 2020The Pacific Institute Do you have trouble getting your kids to buckle down when there are chores to be done? Here are a few tips on how to hel...Read More »
The New Teacher’s Assistants April 29, 2020The Pacific Institute Most parents genuinely want their kids to do well in school. And whether children are schooled at home or in a set of bu...Read More »
Relationships, Rules and Parenting February 14, 2020The Pacific Institute If you are a parent or grandparent, you know there are plenty of rules for raising kids. Today, let’s consider why ign...Read More »
Positive Reinforcement February 13, 2020The Pacific Institute The finest professional animal trainers never punish their animals, except as a last resort or to prevent injury. They k...Read More »
Finding Role Models September 27, 2019The Pacific Institute Just about everyone knows that good role models are important for a child’s development, but have you ever thought abo...Read More »
By Loving Example June 25, 2019The Pacific Institute What is the best way to teach children? There are many theories about the most effective way to teach children. Some say...Read More »
Conversation is a Two-Way Street – Part 2 February 26, 2019The Pacific Institute Building on yesterday’s “Conversation is a Two-Way Street,” parents of teenagers often complain that they can’t ...Read More »
Conversation is a Two-Way Street – Part 1 February 25, 2019The Pacific Institute What should parents do if they want their teenagers to confide in them? Dr. Joyce Vedral, author of several books on the...Read More »
Learning to Face Our Fears February 15, 2019The Pacific Institute Everyone feels frightened from time to time, especially young children. Let’s face it. There are some pretty frighteni...Read More »
If You Can’t Say Something Nice… January 4, 2019The Pacific Institute Disney’s animated features have long been known to teach important life lessons to children, from the consequences of ...Read More »
Brain Development Tips August 29, 2018The Pacific Institute Believe it or not, in a world that seems to be getting more and more complicated, there are a few easy ways to help enha...Read More »