A Nurturing Environment
As parents, we want our children to be safe, but sometimes we confuse safety with control. Most parents establish a few ...Read More »
parenting
Nurturing Self-Esteem
The family is the main place where we develop our self-esteem. It can also be a place where self-esteem withers.
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The Power of Focus
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
When your children want attention, what do they do? Throw a tantrum? Misbehave? Act inappropriately? Perhaps you can sho...Read More »
Mindset for Work
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Disney’s animated features have long been known to teach important life lessons to children, from the consequences of ...Read More »
Brain Development Tips
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 »