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...]
Raising a Self-Confident Child
Children take what we say about them to heart, whether our words are positive or negative. They believe they are what we say they are. Are you building strong, self-confident children by speaking to them with both uplifting words and encouraging body language? Children who … [Read more...]
A Repost From Dona Matthews of Parent-Space: “Successful Parenting After Divorce: Ten Tips for Helping Children Thrive”
Hello! Today's post comes from Dona Matthews of Parent-Space. In the article, she offers valuable advice on making sure children flourish in the midst of a divorce. "It’s not unusual for children to experience anxiety, anger, or sadness in the first two years after their … [Read more...]
A Thought For Father’s Day Weekend
To all of the fathers out there, you have a daunting job to do and we thank you for doing it! Happy Friday- Kristin … [Read more...]
Children and Self-Esteem
If you tell your children that they are stupid and worthless, they will believe you. If you tell your children that they are capable of wonderful things, they will believe you, too. What do you want your children to believe? Children internalize messages that they hear from … [Read more...]