It is never too early to start teaching kids to be positive. Through positive parenting we can train kids to find the good in the world and how to turn a bad day around. We all know that a happy kid tends to become a happy adult. Day in and day out, there are four consistent things that I tell my son about being positive and approaching his … [Read more...] about The Power of Positive Parenting
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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 are some positive things that kids can learn in these … [Read more...] about How To Deal With Adversity
How To Reframe Negative Thoughts And Raise Happy Kids
Though Denmark is a small country in Europe, it is big on happiness. In fact they have repeatedly been voted as one of the happiest countries in the world an it holds the No. 1 spot to this day, according to the World Happiness Report. Danish psychotherapist Iben Sandahl and American writer Jessica Alexander have uncovered what they believe is the real secret to the Danes’ … [Read more...] about How To Reframe Negative Thoughts And Raise Happy Kids
Letting Your Child’s Personality Shine
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 get anything done - work or otherwise. Being a single parent and working from home, … [Read more...] about Letting Your Child’s Personality Shine
When Your Child Is Not Doing Well In School
Child not doing well in school? Looking for some tips on how you can help your child succeed in school? Well, I am happy to have Leon Scott Baxter, the author of the newly released parenting book, Secrets of Safety-Net Parenting, (affiliate link) share with us his tips. He shares what to do when your child is not doing well in school and tips for how to help your child do … [Read more...] about When Your Child Is Not Doing Well In School
How To Enjoy The Christmas Season
The day after Thanksgiving and let the Christmas holiday madness begin! Black Friday, Cyber Monday. Travel Tuesday, Whining Wednesday, Pull Your Hair Out Thursday. The list goes on and on and on... and for four more weeks! But fear not stressed out parents, I have seven unbelievably useful tips that will help you keep your sanity (at least a little) until the champagne arrives … [Read more...] about How To Enjoy The Christmas Season
Don’t Worry, Be Happy – with the Help of Your Kid
If you have children, you don't have to look very far for a very quick lesson in how to be happy. My son is almost always in a good mood (expect for the 30 minutes before school everyday). He smiles and plays and laughs like most good natured seven year olds. When he does get upset or sad those moments tend to go away as quickly as they came on - because that's how kids are. … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry, Be Happy – with the Help of Your Kid