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 […]
Character building
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 […]
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10 Ways to Parent With Intentionality
There’s a very simple definition for intentional parenting. Being an intentional parent simply means making informed and conscious parenting choices. Intentionality in parenting means finding the time to connect with each of your kids, but also finding the time to connect with yourself in order to be more intentional with your actions and reactions. Parenting […]