A strong willed child is often regarded in either a very positive light or a very negative light, depending on your preconceptions. So is strong willed bad? I certainly don’t think so. As with most things, there are positives and negatives to being strong willed. An iron-willed child will be resolute and determined. Those are […]
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How To Have Positive Mental Attitude And Why
I am a big believer in the power of a positive mental attitude. I know from personal experience that dealing with people that see the glass as half full, instead of half empty, is way more fun and way less draining. A positive mental attitude in others is part of what attracts us to them. […]
4 Ways To Teach Teens How To Dress Modestly
In a culture where teen girls are so often wear super short skirts and exposing midriffs, how do you raise teenage girls to understand the importance of modesty and self-respect? Teaching modesty certainly can feel like a challenge sometimes! However, there are many benefits to dressing conservatively. Here are four ways to teach teens how to […]
Parenting In Modern Times: How To Overcome Fear And Uncertainty
Yesterday, there was a school shooting at a Nashville elementary school. The shooter was armed with two assault-style weapons style weapons and a handgun. That is every parent’s worst nightmare. The thought of it makes our souls quake. And yet we as Americans have not taken action to ban these weapons of mass death and […]
Celebrate National Day of Unplugging With Your Family
I was just telling my kids the other day that when I was a kid, no one had cell phones and not everyone had computers. It is hard to believe that, in a world that is now so dependent on devices. That is why it is a great idea to celebrate National Day of Unplugging […]
Coping Skills For Parents Who Are Stressed
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 […]
How To Discipline A Teenager
Raising a teenager can be a challenge. You want them to explore their independence and make decisions for themselves, but you also want to protect them and keep them from making bad decisions. Most teenagers think they know more about life than their parents. However, most parents recognize that their teenagers tend to know very […]