Is your child lonely, sad, or angry? Would you like to teach your child how to make friends? If you don’t know how, I’ll share the secrets here.
First you need to know that research tells us the average child spends 25 hours in front of the TV each week.TV characters become their “friends” ... Views: 2310
Are your children self-centered? Are you worried that their self-esteem is on the wrong track? Inside you'll learn 3 parenting tips for increasing self-esteem and decreasing selfishness.
This Parenting Request Comes from a Valued Newsletter Subscriber:
"Dear Jean,
I would like to get some ... Views: 1290
Is your family life peppered with upset? Are you falling into the tyrant trap? Look inside to find out how to stop finger-pointing and become a rational loving person.
Successful marriages “Don’t smother each other. No one can grow in the shade.” Leo Buscaglia.
Tyrants smother their spouse ... Views: 1074
Parents are your kids stressful? Do they leave messes, fight with each other, or sass you? Try these 3 parenting solutions when your kids tempt you to explode.
First Stressful Problem:
When Joey leaves another mess from his daily snacks, don't pull your hair out. Don't blow up. Lengthen your ... Views: 1580
Parents, are you being blackmailed? You are if you motivate your kids with money. Every time you want your kids to do their best or you ask for help, they want money. As your kids grow older, they'll want even more money. Giving money isn't the way to build great character.
I know you don't ... Views: 1938
Parents, if you'd like to discuss right and wrong with your kids, stay tuned because today well talk about the 4 Point Plan for using moral dilemmas with your kids. You'll be building character too.
For our purposes a moral dilemma is a question to ask your kids to get them thinking before ... Views: 2966
Motivation is your child's North Star. It's the guiding point your child can use to reach goals. Find out right now how to motivate your child with positive self-talk.
“You can't make me!” shouted the young girl. Her mother looked down and walked away. If you have an unmotivated child, don't ... Views: 2167
Motivation is difficult when your kids won't try. Some parents get so frustrated that they try unpleasant methods which crush motivation and discourage character. Inside you'll learn 10 parenting mistakes you must avoid.
1. Praise Kids Only for Their Successes.
Parents who praise kids ... Views: 1576
Parents, is your child the victim of a bully? Is he shamed, hit, or teased? Perhaps your kid is the bully. Either way you'll receive 5 parenting questions in this article you can ask your kids today.
Parents Beliefs about Their Bully:
I remember parents who brought their 9-year-old son for ... Views: 1870
Why do kids blame others for their own mistakes? Don't they know that blaming brings trouble? Look inside to find out the benefits of blaming and what you can do to build character.
Why Kids Blame:
Blaming is a smoke screen. Sooner or later the smoke dies down and the blamer is caught. Most ... Views: 2196
I interviewed a young child who told me his teacher tells the class all about her political views. Recently, the young student raised his hand and said,
"But on the news this morning, I saw…” (He described an opposing scene that refuted the teacher’s point of view.)
Immediately the teacher ... Views: 618
Does your older child boss your younger child? Are you worried about your younger child’s self-esteem? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for building character and handling bossiness.
Childhood Humor:
George bossed and teased his little sister every day. She screamed. She cried. She ... Views: 1282
To stop the disrespect you must build a strong backbone. Here are 5 strategies that will strengthen you, build character in your child, and get the respect you deserve.
1. Stay Calm When Your Johnny Is Insolent.
Let's say your thirteen-year-old Johnny is changing from an easy-going child ... Views: 1346
To stop the disrespect you must build a strong backbone. Here are 5 strategies that will strengthen you, build character in your child, and get the respect you deserve.
1. Stay Calm When Your Johnny Is Insolent.
Let's say your thirteen-year-old Johnny is changing from an easy-going child ... Views: 1652
Parents everywhere want their kids to respect themselves. If you're one of those parents, keep reading. In this article you'll find a method for teaching self-respect. Use it today. It works great in family meetings.
The Key to Self-Respect
There is a key to self-respect and it isn't ... Views: 5763
They creep toward toys, put objects in their mouths, pull on mom’s earrings. Everything is interesting to them. But they can lose it.
I remember a frustrated second grade teacher asking me to observe 3 of her students. None of them would try. "I don’t know," was their only answer to the ... Views: 557
When parents are dictators, the family culture becomes miserable. Today let's explore two different dictating styles and one big solution. Let's find out how to make your family culture even better.
1. The Silent Dictator
He rules his family with no questions asked. His face somber shows ... Views: 5981