When my kids were little, I'd ask them questions like "Do you want crackers or pretzels for a snack?" and "Do you want to wear the blue shirt or the red shirt?" It made them feel independent and grown up to make their own decisions, but at the same time it didn't overwhelm them with a myriad of choices. I learned early on that I could avoid many ... Read More...
7 Ways To Avoid Raising An Entitled Child
If you've been a parent for even a short amount of time, you have probably realized teaching selfless behavior is one of the most important things you can do, yet also one of your biggest challenges. It’s pretty easy to see that we’re fighting the culture upstream when we strive to uphold responsibility, accountability, and integrity as values ... Read More...
11 Great Ideas To Encourage Good Habits In Children
Parents play an important role in establishing good habits for their children early in life. These habits must be encouraged frequently when they are young, and it can be a daunting task in the beginning. However, by helping them maintain certain habits daily, it ensures that they become an integral part of their lives. The more your ... Read More...
11 Ways To Develop Strong Communication Skills in Your Child
Imagine you’re sitting down with your child watching TV. All of a sudden he or she starts making a strange face. Your kid is trying very much to communicate something to you, but you just do not get it. Or it could be the other way around. He or she has just done something you consider wrong, and you are trying to give a moral lecture on the ... Read More...
6 Surprising Reasons Chores Are Good For Kids
A few days ago, I took my children with me on a weekly grocery shopping trip. They were eager to help with pushing and loading the cart, along with checking things off the list, as we went to not one, but two stores. It wasn't always this way, though. I used to be reluctant to let them help. I frequently picked up after my kids, cleaned their ... Read More...