Disrespectful Behavior: How to Handle It
“This is all you bought me? Just 2 shirts! I need more than that!” “But this isn’t the snack I wanted!” “I told you to pick me up at 1 pm and you were late!” When our kids say things that seem disrespectful, bratty, or even defiant it can be painful. Our feelings get hurt […]
Nurturing Your Child’s Unique Gifts: A Guide to Finding Their Inner Talents
Parents must look for and cultivate our children’s innate gifts, talents, and strengths. We need to do some detective work and appreciate each child for what is acceptable and culturally valued in our society and for a child’s real abilities. We need to ask ourselves the following questions: What does my child love to do? […]
Back To School: How to Help Your Child Succeed
We all think that kids who have straight “A”s are guaranteed to experience success in life. But it’s not necessarily true! As parents, we need to rethink our values. Sure good grades are important but at what cost to your child’s sense of self-worth? There are many people who did not do well […]