I truly believe that our attitude in life influences our lives in very real concrete ways. It also determines the joy (or lack of joy) we experience. The way we think about things determines our actions and therefore our results. I know of no surer way to happiness than having an attitude of gratitude. Today, […]
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Kindness Quotes And 5 Ideas For Teaching Kindness
After they master “Dada” and “Mama,” it isn’t long before little ones learn the word “mine.” Though you may love them unconditionally, your kids can be surprisingly selfish and self-indulgent at times, abhorring the thought of sharing toys, eating vegetables, or doing anything that doesn’t immediately benefit them. Unfortunately, if this attitude and behavior persists […]
Good Deeds: Examples For Kids And A Free Printable Chart
National Giving Day (aka Giving Tuesday or Good Deeds Day) is coming right up! This whole Thanksgiving and Christmas season is the perfect time to remember how much we have to be thankful for and think of ways to give back. Teaching our children to think of others and try to help others is a […]
Three Tips To Teach Reliability For Kids
The road to being a great man starts with being a good boy! The journey to responsibility starts with small steps early in life. And that journey often begins with three great core principles. Dependability, accountability, and reliability. All three are pretty much the same thing. When you break them down and they all come back to the same […]
What Is A Problem Child?
Every parent wants to raise a responsible, respectful child, not a “problem child” with behavior problems. Nevertheless, it seems that sometimes parents with the best of intentions end up with a child they have no idea how to handle. Today, I have a guest post from Sam Benkoczy who is a husband and father of […]
4 Steps To Comfort An Upset Child
Is your child upset? Comforting children can be difficult. Lately, I have been dealing with my son and his emotions. Fourth grade homework has been a rocky road so far as he has struggled with getting work done on time. Plus he has been sad this week because his mom left after her recent visit. […]
What To Do When Your Child Is Struggling In School
Is your child struggling in school? What do you do when your child is failing or getting bad grades in school? When your child does poorly in school, it can feel confusing and frustrating. You just know, “My child is smart but not doing well in school.” If you are wondering what to do and […]