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 […]
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First Check Home Drug Test For The Answers You Need
I recently wrote a post about the importance of talking to your kids about drugs. I mean it. Talking to your kids about everything is important, so make time to listen to their stories, get to know their friends, and talk to them about all the big, scary, or embarrassing issues you may be putting […]
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 […]
How To Comfort A Child Who Is Upset
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 […]
11 Ways You Are Failing As A Parent!
School is in session… are you failing Parenting 101? Do you wonder, “Am I failing as a parent?” I am never one to judge or question somebody’s personal parenting style or wisdom. Hey, they are your kids, you do what you want. Good or bad, right or wrong. You ultimately have no one to congratulate (or […]
How To Really Listen To Children And Communicate Effectively
All of my work centers around communication – whether it be coaching clients, consulting businesses or teaching parents. I firmly believe that great communication skills can make the world better and change your life, both personally and professionally. With that said, I think there are two main areas where parents can use a little help when it […]