Family first seems to be a motto for many, but do they really mean it? What does it mean to put your family first and be family oriented? We all want more time with our families and we want to be there for the special moments as well as the family night dinners, but work and other life commitments can make that a challenge sometimes. Why is being family oriented important … [Read more...] about What It Means to be Family Oriented
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Coping Skills For Stressed Parents
Parenting can be rewarding yet riddled with anxiety and stress. From the moment your child enters the world, nothing will ever be the same again, and neither will you. It is an emotional rollercoaster with all of the ups, downs and loop-the-loops you can think of. But unlike a rollercoaster where you can see the track clearly in front of you, life as a parent is simply not … [Read more...] about Coping Skills For Stressed Parents
Making Career Exploration For Elementary Students Fun
Planning a career isn’t high on most children’s priority list. Still, most children dream of an exciting future. As parents we get the chance to plant and nurture the seeds of ambition that can help big childhood dreams blossom into lifelong passions. Career exploration for elementary students shouldn't be a chore. Use these simple tactics for harnessing the power of a child’s … [Read more...] about Making Career Exploration For Elementary Students Fun
List Of Helpful Self Esteem Activities For Kids
Self-esteem is very important to cultivate in children. Having self-esteem not only helps in sports, but also in school, personal relationships and eventually in the workplace. Building self-esteem is not as simple as flattery. Self-esteem is something we earn, not something we are given. To this purpose, here is a list of self esteem activities for kids. Effective Self … [Read more...] about List Of Helpful Self Esteem Activities For Kids
Creative Reward Ideas For Kids
Just as adults like to be rewarded for a job well done, children should be rewarded as well. Despite the fact that many children take an active interest in learning and getting high marks on their own, positive reinforcement is essential to maintain this interest over long periods of time. One aspect of parenting is providing this leadership and motivation through an effective … [Read more...] about Creative Reward Ideas For Kids
Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
These days many parents are tuned in to the fact that some forms of discipline are heavy handed. Harsh discipline can actually thwart the development of the child by undermining their confidence and weakening the parent-child connection. However, parents also know that all children can - and do - misbehave from time-to-time and discipline is an important part of establishing … [Read more...] about Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
Tips For Teaching Kids Responsibility
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