There are many things that hurt a child’s heart and thus their self-esteem. Children are sensitive, innocent and trusting. They can be disappointed by the
Are you like me and you count the days until summer break as soon as school starts in the fall? (I know … it’s a
Being a parent to a child who has Attention Deficit Disorder can be challenging, as well as overwhelming and frustrating at times. Fortunately, there are things you can do as a parent that can help in controlling and reducing the symptoms of ADD.
In my introductory parenting class, I talk about “Wild Cards.” They are events that happen in a family that impact our children. “Wild Cards” can
Most of us don’t think of forgiveness in terms of parenting. Parents love unconditionally; it’s natural for us. Yet, how often do we dislike a certain behavior in our child or feel disrespected or even get mad at ourselves (or our spouse) for how we handled a situation? Those things add up and they create walls which separate us from our family.
Each year life seems to move faster and faster, as if time is actually speeding up. Have you noticed? Sometimes it seems there is no
Remember that you are a guide. We are here to give our children roots, challenge them to grow and give them resources to succeed and contribute in life. There are a lot of ups and downs along the way. Teach them how to travel that road with grace.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for spending extra time together. And, it’s a great time to expand our children’s perspective on the world as it relates to them. It takes great strength to get through hard times. That strength as a family comes in the quality time that we spend together … throughout the year. A great tool to bring positive conversations into your family is
A lot of traditions get challenged when our children grow up, move away, and get married. If we can keep in mind the point of the tradition …
For those of you just starting out with trick-or-treaters, or the veterans who are scared of the aftermath of candy goblins, here are some tips I have learned over the years …
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