How to Become a Positive Parent
Everyone hates hearing I told you so…especially children. Think about how you feel when you are driving around in circles and your spouse says “I told you 20 minutes ago we should have made a right not a left!” Or how about when your new hairdresser makes you look like Medusa and your mother says […]
Emotional Intelligence For Kids: Teach Them To Calm Themselves
What is all this hype about emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the new buzzword in education and parenting. Research has shown that it is an important factor in helping our kids have healthy relationships with their spouses, friends and co-workers. Adults who are emotionally intelligent are happier […]
Whose Report Card Is It Anyway? Encourage Your Child To Take Responsibility For Their School Work
I remember the feeling of anticipation and nervousness in elementary school when report cards were handed out. I wasn’t the greatest student but I always did okay, A’s, B’s and once in a while a few C’s. Whatever I did get my parents were pretty cool about it. They knew I was an avid reader […]