We are all hopeful that our children will grow to be confident, motivated and resilient adults, but how do we best set them up for success early in life? Raising our kids with the entrepreneurial spirit can help give them the can-do growth mindset, analytical skills, and leadership abilities that allow them to thrive in […]
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Basic Etiquette For Table Manners
When I was growing up, eating dinner was a very different affair to how it is today. No elbows on the table, a napkin on the lap, and excusing myself every time I needed to leave the table were all required table manners etiquette. A lot has changed since then. These days, modern table manners […]
How To Help A Shy Child Socialize
First, what is a shy child? A shy child might prefer to be alone, display hesitancy when interacting with others, or need extra reassurance in unfamiliar settings. Let me reassure you, there is nothing wrong with a shy child. It is perfectly normal and fine for a child to be shy. However, as a parent, […]
How Behavior Support Strategies Transform Family Dynamics
Family life isn’t always smooth sailing. Some days feel like a whirlwind of frustration, miscommunication, and emotional overload, especially when challenging behaviors start to feel like battles. And it’s not just you. In 2023, nearly one in three parents rated their daily stress at the highest levels, compared to only 20% of adults without children. […]
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 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. […]
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 […]