There is nothing like being stuck at home together to fully acquaint you with your child’s personality traits! The last week of having my son at home during the “Nashville IceStorm” (school was closed here for over a week) was good and bad for me. The bad part of course was not being able to […]
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Self-Defense For Kids And Conversation Starters For Parents
Today I have some great tips from Jarrett Arthur with the intent to help parents teach kids about self-dense. Jarret Arthur is a self-defense expert and creator of M.A.M.A., a program that stands for Mothers Against Malicious Acts. As an expert in teaching mothers how to effectively protect their kids during the threat of a violent encounter, Jarrett […]
10 Things Kids Learn From Your Marriage
Studies have long suggested that divorced and single-parenting may have negative effects on children. Children in these homes tend to perform worse in school, exhibit more behavioral problems, and are more likely to have social and relationship issues as they get older. But even in homes where parents are married, parents should be aware of […]
Teaching Your Child Right From Wrong
When raising a child, we teach them so many things both through our words and through our actions. Often times, we don’t even think about teaching things that are nonetheless imparted through our daily activities. How to teach the difference between right and wrong is one of things that you do over a long period […]
Food For Picky Eaters
Most kids are at least a little picky when it comes to food. As a parent this can be problematic for many reasons. Picky eaters can make it hard to fix dinners that everyone enjoys. Picky eaters also tend to avoid many foods that are actually good for them and which they need for a well balanced […]
How to Talk To A Child About Important Issues
As a parent, it can be a huge source of stress when you need to talk to your child about important issues in life. You could evade this fork in the road but you risk your child learning about certain issues in life from peers that are often misguided. It is your role as a […]
Spiritual Parenting Tips for Vibrant Children
Spiritual parenting focuses on nurturing a child’s inner life and sense of connection to something greater than themselves. It involves teaching values, ethics, and compassion, and often includes practices like mindfulness, meditation, and reflection. I thought you might enjoy a few parenting tips from Award-winning author Annie Burnside. Her recently released book, Soul to Soul […]