As parents, everyday we find ourselves faced with the opportunity for life coaching kids. We can grab their shoes and put them on for our children. Or we can let them take the extra 2-10 minutes to put their shoes on themselves and help talk them through it when need be. As parents, we walk […]
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How To Deal With Peer Pressure Among Teens
Peer pressure has always been a source of teen stress. No matter the generation or political and social landscape, effects of peer pressure among teens can last a lifetime. In many ways this type of pressure starts innocently. It can take the form of a small request, like joining a group of friends at a […]
Safety Tips For Playing In The Snow
Playing in the snow can be a lot of fun! Whether you’re building snowmen, having a snowball fight, or just enjoying the winter scenery, there are plenty of activities to do in the snow. As “Snowmageddon” hits Nashville (and the east coast) of course the kiddos want to get out in the snow. Especially, if […]
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 develop a […]
6 Benefits Of Single Parenting For The Child
Being a single parenting is hugely rewarding. Sure, a lot of people think it is not ideal but life has a way of throwing “non-ideal” situations at us. We can either complain about them or figure out a way to make them work. I choose the latter. This may surprise you but, there are actually […]
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 […]
Everything You Want To Know About Slow Parenting
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. […]