My husband is a teacher and they have inspirational speakers come and speak to the faculty every so often. He shared with me that they had a speaker talk about EQ (emotional intelligence). It is helpful in teaching children and helping them be more well rounded, and more well adjusted. He was impressed by the […]
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How To Deal With Adversity
Lately, my little man has had to deal with some adversity and tough times in his life. His beloved grandmother passed away, his best buddy is moving to another country, and he has been let down by a few adults around him. It makes me sad to see him (or any child) go through a rough stretch but there […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Stop Sibling Bickering And Fighting
I remember when I was little and my brother and I would fight. I was the little sister so there was lots of “I’m going to tell Dad if you don’t stop.” Siblings fighting can really get on a parent’s nerves. Therefore, I am happy to bring you some excellent advice on how to get siblings […]