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 »
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Having It Both Ways
Today, let's look at the art of accepting things from others. Everyone knows that it feels great to give, and most of us...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 »
Beliefs Can Be Changed
If you have negative beliefs about yourself, did you ever stop to take a look at how they got there in the first place?
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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 »
The Value in Being Responsible
One of the most important things we can teach our children is a sense of responsibility. But have you ever thought about...Read More »
Model Children? Maybe Not.
Do you know any parents who are determined to raise model children? Let’s hope not, because sometimes, a model child i...Read More »
Reinforcing Relationships
Have you hugged your kids today? This isn’t just “bumper sticker” philosophy. Dr. Martin Seligman includes Relatio...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 »
Plant, Water and Fertilize
Do you know people who talk about kids who can learn and kids who can’t? Or, kids who can be helped and kids who can...Read More »
Self-Worth & Behavior
Whether you are raising kids or trying to improve your own self-esteem, the relationship between who you are and what yo...Read More »
Self-Fulfilling Expectations
Do you know what a self-fulfilling prophecy is? Most people know that a self-fulfilling prophecy is an event that, becau...Read More »
Living Up to What’s Expected
Have you ever had an IQ test – a so-called “intelligence” test? Do you know how well you did? That test just may h...Read More »
Nurturing Childhood Creativity
Creativity is a highly-valued character trait and today, let’s talk about how to help children grow into creative adul...Read More »
Teaching Children to Risk
We all want our children to be safe and happy, but is there such a thing as too much safety, too much protection? Raisin...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 »
Growing Character
Today, let’s look at what parents can do to help their children develop good character.
How do people develop chara...Read More »
Recipe for Strength and Resiliency
An interesting topic of discussion came up the other day. A group of folks was talking about how some people perceive th...Read More »
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 »
Competition
Have you ever watched highly competitive sports with your kids? Let's talk about the kinds of messages our kids get from...Read More »
Setting the Pattern
When your younger children crave attention, do they throw a tantrum, misbehave or act out inappropriately? If so, perhap...Read More »
Communicating Expectations
What do you expect from your kids? How do you communicate your expectations to them? Today, let's talk about what's reas...Read More »
Lessons to be Learned
The best teachers learn from their students. The wisest parents teach and learn from their kids. Today let's talk about ...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 »
Learning to Love 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 »