How far does "I love you" go when it comes to parenting?
Children start and continue to learn by observation. From looking through the bars of the crib, children see and absorb more than we can possibly imagine.
As they grow, they tend to take on the behaviors, habits, and lifestyles of those around them. This is the parent’s or guardian’s opportunity to set the example of what will become the child’s world.
Two of the most important qualities we can give a child is positive esteem and a positive attitude. These two things, alone, will spur the child to pursue their dreams and achieve accomplishments.
But, it starts at home – with us! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Parents, Do You Have A Sarcastic Child? Join The Club
I was reading through my Facebook friends’ comments, and came across something that is so typical with today’s kids! The problem is sarcasm toward their parents.
Whatever happened to respect?
Now I know kids make sarcastic statements to each other or to their friends about their parents; and they laugh. Everyone can relate. Since every set of parents and children have a generation gap, it’s only natural to make fun of the other side. It seems to be a human characteristic, albeit, not a very nice one. Read the rest of this entry »
16 Ways To Change Your Child’s Diet From Habit To Healthy
"Clean your plate" in our family, growing up, didn’t mean take your plate to the sink and wash it. It meant eating everything that was on the plate. After all, there were starving children in other parts of the world.
How that made a difference in the food in my house was beyond me. I didn’t see my parents scraping the leftovers into a shipping box. But, I do realize they didn’t want to waste food they had worked hard to obtain. Read the rest of this entry »
Homework: Why Your Child May Struggle With It
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Parents often wonder why it takes their child 2, 3, or 4 times longer to complete a homework assignment as it takes other children.
What can be done to help a child complete their homework in a shorter time period?
First, let’s understand a little about some issues related to kids: Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting Solutions: 3 Easy Steps In Dealing With An Oppositional Child
Are you a parent with a defiant child? Are you pulling your hair out from opposition caused by your child?
If you’re a parent who’s tired of being tired, screaming at your kids, putting them in time-out, etc., then this article may be just what you’re looking for. Read the rest of this entry »
Child Development: Do Terrible Twos Turn Into Troubled Teens?
Parents, do you have a challenging, perhaps precocious child that is difficult to handle?
If so, one part of the puzzle is in understanding that a child’s personality will follow him through his lifetime.
As a parent, recognizing a child’s individuality is of utmost importance. Every child is different, so even having a dozen siblings; we can never expect them to be carbon copies of each other or of ourselves. Read the rest of this entry »
Child Behavior: 3 Powerful Steps To Control Kids Energy
Do you come home at night to a whirlwind of activity and have a hard time catching your breath before your kids descend upon you? Children have a lot of energy.
Well, there are three great and easy things to remember if you want to change the bombarding feeling after walking through the door. Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting Tips: How To Motivate Your School Age Child
When I was a child my father expected me to make good grades. EXPECTED is the key word here. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, but would often pay me a quarter for every "A" I got on my report card. It was my reward for a job well done.
I grew up and had children of my own. Naturally, I wanted to inspire them to reach their potentials while at the same time, teach them to appreciate . . . and to give. Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting: 6 Ways To Get Your Child To Exercise and Develop Properly
Parenting is not an easy job. My in-laws used to tell us their children didn’t come with instruction books – which is why they made so many mistakes as parents.
I secretly thought to myself, "They made mistakes because they didn’t use their common sense."
Of course, what did I know at that time of my own young life? Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting: How To Get Your Child To Be Quiet
The kids are restless and bored. What can you provide them that will:
- Have them sit quietly while you get some work done?
- Help your kids improve their reading skills without asking them to read?
- Grow their vocabulary without giving them spelling assignments?
- Entertain them with funny characters?
The answer is Read the rest of this entry »
