Children and Choices: How To Raise An Independent Child: Part 2
In our post last week we discussed how important it is to give our children choices. It helps them feel in charge of themselves, they get to exercise their independence and they also get a chance to practice their decision making skills. There are many more pluses to this parenting techniques of giving choices. Becky […]
Children and Choices: How To Raise An Independent Child: Part 1
This past year, I had a back injury and was in bed for a week. I had to rely on others, i.e. my kind husband, kids and in-laws to take care of my most basic needs. It was not a pleasant experience. It was tough to be so completely dependent on my family. They were […]
Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Be Afraid To Let Them Be Sad
When I was little girl I was a pretty happy kid. I didn’t get upset too often but when I did I wanted to be left alone. I remember my parents, teachers or my friends trying to cheer me up. Adults and kids alike would expend a lot of effort in shooing away the bad […]