Children learn the value of showing appreciation and giving back from the examples their parents give them. In turn, giving back is something we have learned from watching others show appreciation. Robert Cialdini, a professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University, explains the natural inclination to give back after you have been gifted as… Read more:
Category Archives: Parenting
Helping children through foster care
Once the kids are grown and out of one’s house, a person may be bored and lonely and may feel like he or she needs to hear the kids once again in the house. One way of bringing back this wonderful experience is by being a foster care parent. Fostering a child who is vulnerable… Read more:
Parenting 3.0: Little kids, big online trends, bad news
The Internet is like the Wild West – anyone can roam around with a whole new identity, saying and doing what they want with very little accountability. The time kids spend online has recently tripled and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, said Dr. Michele Borba, and internationally recognized expert on children and bullying.… Read more:
Enjoy the Now: Being Present With Your Children
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present. -from the Tao Te Ching, Stephen Mitchell translation One of the greatest gifts that a father can give… Read more:
How to Overcome the Stresses of Bedwetting
As you are drifting off into your dreams and enjoying the images of your carefree youthful days you are quickly awoken by a light tapping sound…Uh oh…you know that sound. This is the tap of a young child in need. A child facing embarrassment, discomfort, and of course exhaustion. “I had an accident.” You don’t… Read more:
Homosexuality in Teenagers: How Parents Should React
Many teenagers are forced to deal with difficult sexuality issues. Teens who realize that they are attracted to members of the same sex may not fully understand their feelings. Their feelings may cause them to worry and become confused, which can disrupt their lives. While they try to gather the courage to talk to a… Read more:
The Invisible Threat to Humanity’s Future: The Global Water Crisis
Despite the critical role that water has in our everyday lives, few people realize that the world’s freshwater supply is facing a major crisis in the near future.… Read more:
Child Safety on the Internet
All parents worry about their children. We worry about if we can trust them and who they are spending their time with. Ten years ago this was only a problem for teenagers and young adults, now, with the ever changing face of communication this can be a worry for parents of children as young as… Read more:
Helping Teens Learn Self-Sufficiency
Easy ways to teach kids independence One of the biggest and most important journeys of adolescence is learning to look after one’s own needs, and it’s important not to procrastinate teaching those lessons. While it can be tricky, seeing the beginnings of financial and personal independence in children can be one of the most rewarding… Read more:
Raising Green Teens
Save money and raise responsible kids with these tips To advertisers, teenagers look like a big fat bullseye – they’re less careful about their consumption, more responsive to marketing messages, and have a higher percentage of disposable income than almost any other group. Without guidance, teenagers are easily persuaded to adopt wasteful habits that are… Read more:
The Privileges System for Children: Ten Steps to a Courteous Kid
It is possible to raise kind, well-mannered children with no yelling, no spanking, and no time-outs. When I created the Privileges System three years ago, my daughter needed boundaries… fast. I always said, “I won’t have a brat,” but I had to admit that if I didn’t act soon, I would indeed have one. Now… Read more: