You cannot catch a child’s spirit by running after it. You must stand still, and for love it will soon itself return. -Arthur Miller This became evident to me several summers ago, when I spent 6 weeks suffering with a…
Category: Parenting
4 Parenting Styles
Every grandmother and grandfather will tell you hilarious stories of their children when they were first born. And for every funny and touching story they have, they will be able to tell you another for every hardship they encountered. Parenting…
4 Blocks to Building a Lifelong Relationship with Your Daughter
As with every generation, mothers and daughters share a special bond. Though one is not quite a woman and one, in many ways, is still no longer a girl – they each bear the qualities of each other. Little girls…
3 Ways To Inspire A Love Of Reading In Your Children
If your child is showing little interest in reading, there is hope. Sometimes moms and dads have to get sneaky, but you can still turn your child into a reader, even if he is reluctant about it. You might be…
3 Reasons Mom Should Have A Hobby
Moms these days are so very busy, but we’re more stressed than ever before and in need of lifestyle choices that help us be happier. Pursuing a hobby may be just the ticket. Here are a few reasons why a…
“They Should Have Beat Me More” – The Cycle Of Physical Abuse
In December, 2005, I conducted a two-day workshop with men who had recently been released from prison for domestic violence. With the men were their wives, as well as the father of a batterer who was still in prison. The…
3 Key Challenges To Reduce Homework Time and Stress – What Parents Can Do
Parents have asked us why homework takes their child 2, 3 and even 4 times longer than their peers and what they can do about it. This article defines the 3 key issues and what parents can do about it.…
“They Should Have Beat Me More” – The Cycle Of Physical Abuse
In December, 2005, I conducted a two-day workshop with men who had recently been released from prison for domestic violence. With the men were their wives, as well as the father of a batterer who was still in prison. The…
“Safety First” Tips For Water Fun
There may be few better ways to spend a hot day than at the beach, lake, water park or swimming pool but amid all the fun and games it is important to put safety first. Learning to swim and be…
‘No Child Left Behind’: What it Means for Parents
The No Child Left Behind Act is a landmark education reform law that is already improving academic performance across the land. One of its chief aims is to close the troubling achievement gap that separates many disadvantaged, disabled and minority…