National Giving Day (aka Giving Tuesday) 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 year round job. However, during the holidays, good deeds for kids are even more important. Learning to … [Read more...] about Good Deeds For Kids And A Printable Chart For Inspiration
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How To Choose The Best Activities For Kids
All parents have ideas about choosing the “right” activities for their kids. Some parents are looking for the best extracurricular activities for college applications. Others want kids to be involved in what they were involved in. But really, deep down, most parents just want their kids to be successful and happy. But how do you know which extracurricular activities are best … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Best Activities For Kids
How To Be A Better Parent +3 Odd Parenting Tips
As parents, we all want to have a strong and meaningful relationship with our children. However, the reality of daily life often gets in the way, leaving us feeling disconnected from our kids. Fortunately, there are simple ways to bridge that gap and connect with your child on a deeper level. In this article, we’ll explore strategies that will help you build a stronger … [Read more...] about How To Be A Better Parent +3 Odd Parenting Tips
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 message. Do what you say you will, … [Read more...] about Three Tips To Teach Reliability For Kids
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 off. Now is a good time. Talking to your kids is step one. If you think something … [Read more...] about First Check Home Drug Test For The Answers You Need
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 four that has been involved with youth education since 1997. His main … [Read more...] about What Is A Problem Child?
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. So, how do I deal with a nine year old who is feeling overwhelmed by the world? Of … [Read more...] about How To Comfort A Child Who Is Upset