5 Simple Ways To Get Your Kids Outside This Summer

I know that when I am stuck on a writing assignment, it is time for a walk. I am not alone. People need to be outside in nature. It helps them think, gets their creative juices flowing, and is a natural (very natural) stress reducer. Being outside is essential for kids, especially children who […]
7 Tips to Teach Your Kids Respect

Your kids have been at each other’s throats all week. You’re tired, exhausted, and dreaming of household peace. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself and your disciplinary methods, read on for some practical advice to teach your kids respect. Parents, teachers, and grandparents often complain that respect is deteriorating, and they are right. Children […]
The Non-Compliant Child: Help Them Listen

Dear Adina, I have 4 children. I am able to use the more effective communication skills I have learned in your classes however I find that it will work for some kids but not the others. For example, I will say, “When all the crayons, markers, and paper are put back in the arts […]