Emma has a hard time listening and following through on instructions. She constantly appears to be daydreaming and has trouble focusing and concentrating. Benjamin can’t keep still. He often starts things and leaves them midway, and he becomes angry and aggressive whenever things do not go his way. Despite starting school a year ago, Mia […]
Character building
10 scientifically-proven tips for raising self-reliant, responsible, and happy kids
Should raising independent kids be part of your parenting objective? Many would say it depends on how you describe an independent child. Independence in children means giving your children the life tools they need to be able to make decisions that are right for them. It means giving your child the tools that give him […]
How to use positive self-talk to change your child’s mindset and behavior
Years ago, Emile Coué, a French physician, caused quite a stir when he claimed that he had succeeded in treating some of his patients by using the power of affirmations. Coué said that when patients were told about the effectiveness of a specific medicine, they healed faster than when they received no information. This would […]
Proven tips to reduce your child’s impulsivity
Your child’s ability to resist an immediate reward and wait for one that is bigger or better can predict social, health, and academic outcomes. This concept is today referred to as “delayed gratification”. The concept was first put forth by a team of researchers at Stanford University. The study, commonly referred to as the Marshmallow test, […]
101 Quick and Easy Tips to Truly Bond Your Family
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience Families sometimes fall apart. Cain was jealous of his brother Abel, so he killed him. Liam and Noah Gallagher fight wherever they can – legally, physically and on twitter. Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine were sisters and actresses best known in the 1930s/1940s. They fought for […]