Have you heard about mindful parenting? It is a movement centered around being more calm, present and peaceful with your children and yourself so that you can know how to best parent them. Well, there is a new mindful parenting book out called The Present Mother by Catherine Weiss and it is making a splash. In Amazon’s “Hot New Releases”, it was #2 in the Motherhood category … [Read more...] about Mindful Parenting Book: The Present Mother Excerpt
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3 Quick Mindfulness Exercises To Improve Your Morning
This society we live in so fast paced! It can be a real challenge just to be in the moment. Well, today I have Rachael Todd, who has a certificate in positive psychology and health coaching to share with us some daily mindfulness exercises and great tips for being more present in our lives.Utilizing her unique life experiences, education, and story she advises women on how to … [Read more...] about 3 Quick Mindfulness Exercises To Improve Your Morning
Teaching Executive Functioning Skills By Age
As a parent or educator, understanding executive functioning skills is key to supporting children's growth and development. This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights, practical advice, and effective strategies to foster essential executive functioning skills by age. Empower yourself with the knowledge needed to help children thrive academically, socially, and … [Read more...] about Teaching Executive Functioning Skills By Age
How To Encourage Passion, Philanthropy and Leadership Qualities in Kids
Encouraging passion, philanthropy, leadership in kids something that I think is a truly wonderful parenting tip. To me, helping our kids have the confidence to follow their passions is a way of giving them belief in themselves and allowing them to be chase their happiness. Encouraging philanthropy is a way of helping our kids be more grateful and less self centered. And helping … [Read more...] about How To Encourage Passion, Philanthropy and Leadership Qualities in Kids
How To Deal With Kids Lying
Children may lie for various reasons, and understanding these reasons can help parents and caregivers address the underlying issues. It's important for parents and caregivers to approach lying kids with understanding and open communication. Encouraging honesty, creating a safe environment for truth-telling, and addressing the root causes behind the lies can help children … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Kids Lying
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Parents
As we enter a new year, I wanted to share with you five great New Year's resolutions for parents. Actually, I always try to keep these tips in mind - no matter what time of year it may be. These are called the LEARN principles and I think they make a great plan to help you improve your parenting skills. After all, we always have more to learn! Top 5 New Year’s … [Read more...] about Five New Year’s Resolutions for Parents
What Adults Can Learn From Kids
We are always trying to teach our children. New ideas, new concepts, new ways to do things. But when was the last time you let your child teach you something? The last time you quietly watched them and thought what can we learn from a child? I try to do this as much as possible and you might be surprised what adults can learn from kids! In fact, there are some great things to … [Read more...] about What Adults Can Learn From Kids