Amazingly, I made it through childhood. It was the 1970s and 80s and “perfect parenting” inspired by countless news stories, web advice, magazines, and Pinterest didn’t exist. There were no courses for my parents to take, no blogs to read for advice, no social media to bounce ideas off of friends (or to make them […]
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Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important And How To Improve EQ
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]