"Human beings, like plants, grow in the soil of acceptance, not in the atmosphere of rejection." -Author John Powell Do you want your child to believe in him or herself? Do you want your child to develop a strong sense of self? Do you want your child to have self-confidence? … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Parents of Young Children
Your children will thank you later. Dear Mom and Dad, Although I may not be able to verbalize my feelings just yet, and may not even know what it is that I really want and need from you at this young age, I am going to tell you what I will say to you when I am all grown up. I … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Improve the Communication With Your Child
Do you allow your children to tell you how they are feeling, even if you do not like what they have to say? or Do you become angry when you hear them express feelings that are unacceptable to you? Your child is going to feel the way that they feel whether they tell you or not. … [Read more...]
The Value of Validation
To validate is to recognize, establish, or illustrate worth. "I get you." "I understand you." "I respect you." "I hear you." "Your opinions matter." "You have worth." We all long to hear these things. We all long to be validated. You can validate another person regardless … [Read more...]
Healthy Boundaries: A Good Practice
"Good fences make good neighbors" Robert Frost Boundaries are those invisible lines that separate you from other people. When children grow up in families that practice healthy boundaries, these boundaries are typically passed down through generations. The same is true when … [Read more...]
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