Is your child struggling in school? What do you do when your child is failing or getting bad grades in school? When your child does poorly in school, it can feel confusing and frustrating. You just know, "My child is smart but not doing well in school." If you are wondering what to do and how to handle your child failing at school, I am happy to have Zoe Evergreen to share some … [Read more...] about What To Do When Your Child Is Struggling In School
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11 Ways You Are Failing As A Parent!
School is in session... are you failing Parenting 101? Do you wonder, "Am I failing as a parent?" I am never one to judge or question somebody's personal parenting style or wisdom. Hey, they are your kids, you do what you want. Good or bad, right or wrong. You ultimately have no one to congratulate (or blame) other than yourself! I truly feel there are many ways to raise a … [Read more...] about 11 Ways You Are Failing As A Parent!
Talking And Listening To Children
All of my work centers around communication - whether it be coaching clients, consulting businesses or teaching parents. I firmly believe that great communication skills can make the world better and change your life, both personally and professionally. With that said, I think there are two main areas where parents can use a little help when it comes to dealing with … [Read more...] about Talking And Listening To Children
Talk To Your Kids About Drugs: Peer Pressure Starts Earlier Than You Think
We all know it is important to talk to your kids about drugs. The question is when to start talking to them and what to say. The answer is probably sooner than you would think and that is because peer pressure starts earlier than you think. This post is sponsored by First Check Family but all opinions expressed are my own. Teen Drug Use Statistics Get ready to be … [Read more...] about Talk To Your Kids About Drugs: Peer Pressure Starts Earlier Than You Think
Is Life Today Easier For Children Than It Was In The Past?
Ever think about how much the world has changed just in the last 50 years? It seems everything is changing in leaps and bounds. The world that our children are growing up in is quite different from the world we grew up in. Sometimes it seems like childhood today compared to the past is easier. Now kids have cellphones and playdates! They have instant access to the world at … [Read more...] about Is Life Today Easier For Children Than It Was In The Past?
How To Recognize And Encourage Kids Strengths
My nine year old son is at math camp this week. Yep, math camp. It wasn't exactly the destination that he was hoping for but it is turning out great all the same. A surprise to me since he struggled a little early in his school career with math and a surprise to him because he has never considered himself one of the "brainy" kids - or as he puts it "Dad, I am not a nerd!" Well … [Read more...] about How To Recognize And Encourage Kids Strengths
How To Raise A Child With Healthy Beliefs
Around the time I was 17, I came across a book by Louise Hay that opened my mind up to just how powerful beliefs can be. Since that time, I have come to understand even more so that our thoughts shape our actions which determine lives in many ways. That is why I am so happy to have Vishen Lakhiani share with us today a guest post on how to raise children with healthy … [Read more...] about How To Raise A Child With Healthy Beliefs