How to Notice the Good in Children
“Affirming Words from Moms and Dads are Like Light Switches.” Gary Smalley says that if you speak a word or two of affirmation to a child at the right time, it ...
Eight Tips to More Grateful Kids
Oh, those annoying first-world issues. Like when your teenager is upset because he can’t use his cell phone on the ...Grandparents As Sitters – 3 Guidelines To Avoid Conflict
Trusting your sitter to watch your kids is a major stress factor for parents, whether it’s a regular sitter or ...Kids Not Listening? Don’t Count on 1-2-3!
Do you ever feel like it’s impossible to get your children to listen? You know the drill: You tell your child to ...Resisting Rewards: When Treats Turn Sour
The times are hard, and it sometimes seems like we live in a “What’s In It For Me?” society. We see ...
What Makes a Great Early Learning Environment?
An outstanding early-years environment nurtures a gift of intelligence. A thoughtfully crafted environment creates wonder, flourishing, and evolution. This article discusses some of the ...Benefits Of Choosing New School Playground Equipment
It is important to ensure that students are safe on the school play area. This will help them achieve success at school. For safety on the ...Rights of parents and children
Parents and children have special rights that are specific to their situation. These rights include: Best interests of the Child Parents have responsibilities, duties, and ...How To Teach Kids To Say Sorry: 3 Steps for Success
Braydon’s nine-year-old mistake caused Emily’s Barbie to lose her head as she was getting ready for a night out. Braydon apologizes immediately to Emily, her ...3 Unhelpful Things Well-Meaning Parents Say
Your child is crumpled up into a ball and sobbing in the living area over a broken toy. You rush to calm the child down ...7 Steps to Encourage Honesty in our Kids and Put an End to Lying
Your budding artist may suddenly abandon the crayon mural on the hall. Your daughter may tell you that she has already washed her hands ...How to Notice the Good in Children
“Affirming Words from Moms and Dads are Like Light Switches.” Gary Smalley says that if you speak a word or two of affirmation to a ...10 Ways to Teach Kids a Winning Attitude – On and Off the Field
Millions of children participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, dance, cheerleading and theater. I am reminded by the words of Grantland Rice who ...
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