Have you ever thought about what to say to your kids about the news and what is going on the world? Or how to talk about the world with your children? It’s a tough subject sometimes – especially with all the negative things happening right now on planet Earth. You can’t avoid the hard topics with them […]
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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 […]
How To Encourage Passion, Philanthropy and Leadership 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 […]
Raising Independent Children Who Think For Themselves
Are you raising your children to have your beliefs or strong beliefs? Seems like a simple question but, the more you consider it and think about it, the more complicated it becomes. As parents, we tend to think we should make all the decisions for our children and almost entirely control their world, beliefs, and […]
Life Coaching: Giving And Receiving Constructive Feedback
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 […]
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 […]