The primary task for us as parents is to raise responsible and competent adult human beings. Losing sight of this job is a disservice to us and our children. In failing to teach kids responsibility, we communicate to our child that we don't think he or she is smart enough or capable enough to do an age-appropriate task. This robs them of the opportunity to do real work and … [Read more...] about Tips For Teaching Kids Responsibility
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My Favorite Bible Verses About Parenting
Encouraging and growing your child’s faith starts at home. Your kids watch what you do, listen to what you say, and try to copy you. Every parent has experienced their child repeating something they said or did when they didn’t think their child was paying attention. Parenting is hard, probably the hardest thing you’ll ever do. But, with a little support, you can give … [Read more...] about My Favorite Bible Verses About Parenting
Solutions For Parenting Challenges
Parenting has to be the most fulfilling job in the whole world. However, it is not always easy! There are plenty of parenting challenges that every one of us faces. As a parent, you undoubtedly have your found yourself thinking- Did my child really just say that? Did my child really just do that? The best way to address parenting challenges is often to try to understand … [Read more...] about Solutions For Parenting Challenges
Parenting In Modern Times: Overcoming Fear and Uncertainty
It is amazing how fast things are changing. There were no TVs when my grandmother was little and now we all carry screens in our pockets. According to Bloomberg Opinion, "The pace of innovation and disruption is accelerating." In the last 20 years we have seen a huge acceleration in the melting of the ice sheets. Greenland's mass variation is 286.0 Gigatonnes per year … [Read more...] about Parenting In Modern Times: Overcoming Fear and Uncertainty
Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
So often in life we get overwhelmed by everything going on and find ourselves just reacting, instead of setting goals and proactively taking part in our own lives. It is important to take a step back from things on occasion and get a clear objective view. It is important to remove things from our lives that aren't working so we can slow down and focus on what does matter. … [Read more...] about Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
Self-Expression Is Key For Raising Confident Kids
Would you like to raise confident children? Most of us recognize confidence as a sign of positive, healthy trust in one's self and think of confidence as an asset. We aspire to be confident and project confidence because it helps keep us and others from second guessing and doubting. One of the keys to raising confident kids is helping them raise their emotional intelligence … [Read more...] about Self-Expression Is Key For Raising Confident Kids
The Importance Of Family Values
Family values aren’t usually something most people think about until they need to teach their kids a lesson in response to an unwanted behavior. However, the importance of family values should not be overlooked. Thinking about what your family values are and instilling them in your children early, can teach your kids how you expect them to behave when you’re not around. … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Family Values