Black Friday… that mad, post Thanksgiving rush to buy items that you had no idea you even needed 30 days ago. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Buy, buy, buy. I saw it all over town and TV today, right down to the viral video of two “jolly shoppers” fighting over a bargain in a suburban Minnesota mall. It all just screams love and joy and good times, doesn't it? And doesn't it also set … [Read more...] about Everything You Want To Know About Slow Parenting
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Why Parents Need To Let Their Child Fail
Ahhh… it is so tough to let your child fail! From the moment newborns are placed in our arms, we love them unconditionally, we support them as they learn to sit, crawl, and walk. We guide them as they makes friends, we teach them how to read and write, and we give them comfort after every bump and bruise. However, letting your kid fail is parting teaching choices and … [Read more...] about Why Parents Need To Let Their Child Fail
Tips For Teaching Children Gratitude
Gratitude is an attitude in the Youngblood house. It was one of the first things that I was taught as a boy and it is the basis of all my professional work as a speaker and communication coach. So, it should be no surprise that my son gets a healthy dose of the "art of showing appreciation" on a daily basis. Being grateful for not only material things, but also for the world … [Read more...] about Tips For Teaching Children Gratitude
Teaching About Diversity For Kids
Teaching kids to respect diversity can be a challenge. One of the most important lessons in regards to respecting and accepting diversity is we all may appear to be different on the outside, but we are all made up of the same things in the inside. It doesn’t matter if we are an adult or a kid, we all have feelings that can get hurt when we are teased, insulted, or hurt. Helping … [Read more...] about Teaching About Diversity For Kids
10 Things To Remember When Raising Boys
People always say to me "Oh, you are so great with your boy - don't you ever get mad or frustrated!?" A big fat "HA" is usually my gut reaction. Of course I get mad and frustrated... and overwhelmed and clueless and lost and any number of other adjectives. However, I have learned that when raising a boy, you just have to pick and choose your battles. You also need to … [Read more...] about 10 Things To Remember When Raising Boys
Parent Teacher Conference Tips For Parents
Here we are again, fall, the time of year when the leaves start to change color, there’s a nip in the air, and parent-teacher conferences loom before us. Fall parent-teacher conferences are very important. As parents, we have the opportunity to get a baseline for the year as to where our children are academically, socially and behavior-wise. It’s also the perfect chance … [Read more...] about Parent Teacher Conference Tips For Parents
Respect Vs. Fear In Parenting And Providing Feedback To Children
Let’s be honest, none of us really like criticism. We accept it and, if we are smart, we learn from it. However, even those of us with thick skin cringe when someone gives us words that we don't want to hear or a judgement on something that we say or do. And if adults hate criticism just imagine how it makes children feel! Of course, kids do things that are wrong and make … [Read more...] about Respect Vs. Fear In Parenting And Providing Feedback To Children