Fathers: Is All That Roughhousing Good For Kids?
I know that my husband has a tremendous influence on the well-being of our kids. All the experts agree fathers play an important role in the emotional health of their children. Studies have shown that fathers who are nurturing and playful, have kids with better IQs, and do well in school. Somehow having a Dad […]
Chores and Your Kids: How to Get Your Kids Involved
Chores are a frequent source of conflict in families. You might be wondering if you should even give your kids chores because it seems like such a hassle to get them to do it in the first place and then make sure that it was done right. And everybody is so busy, it’s hard […]
The Importance of Having a Growth Mindset
In my last post i mentioned that when I first read Faber and Mazlish’s book, “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen” I found the chapter on “Praise” to be eye opening. The authors cautioned parents to stop using evaluative praise, “Good Job!”, “You are the best!” and recommended that parents use descriptive […]