Monitor the Time Your Child Spends in Front of Screens
Children love electronic devices. A lot of adults do, too. Smartphones, tablets, computers and TV bring us music and video games and connect us with people and events close by and around the world. But children need guidance in electronic use, just as they do with other aspects of life. Parents must monitor children’s screen […]
Teach Your Child to Be a Good Friend
It’s essential to have friends in our lives. Some of us wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for our friends. They can be a source of support in times of need, making it a little easier to overcome life’s problems. Take a moment and think about your relationship with your best friend. How long did […]
Child Independence Will Reduce Stress in Parents
One of the primary goals for any parent should be to create a self-sufficient adult who can live independently with no supervision from their mom or dad. But independence is not a skill you can start teaching children in their last few years of adolescence; you can’t do everything for them until they become teenagers […]
Make a Schedule to Assign Chores
How can you help your child do better in school, fit in with others in their social group and be successful later in life? Make them do the dishes. Or cut the lawn, take care of family pets – any other household chore you assign them. Parenting experts say household chores are one of the […]
Fighting in Front of the Children Creates Insecurity
Fighting in Front of the Children Creates Insecurity Home should be a safe haven for those living in it – a place where everyone gets along, finds refuge for the pressures of the outside world and is accepted by people who love them. Children should look forward to coming home to a happy, loving place. […]
Prepare for the Day to Reduce Stress
If you have kids, you know how tough it is to start the day even when there are no problems. You have to get everyone dressed, fed and out the door in time to make it to school or work with everything they need. Coming home in the evening can be even worse, depending on […]
Say “I Love You” to Your Children
When you say “I love you” to your children, you’re using one of the most effective child-raising techniques available to you. It’s a relatively new approach. Your parents may have said it to you only rarely, if at all. Not saying the words doesn’t mean they were bad parents, just that they were part of […]
Are You Having Conflicts? Try Family Problem Solving
Why Children Need Family Problem Solving Skills One of the most important skills for parents and children to learn is the art of solving their problems together. Being part of this process teaches children how to tackle challenges on their own when they need to. It benefits the parent-child relationship, builds children’s self-esteem and makes […]
Praise and Imitate the Behavior You Want to See Your Child Repeat
Do you want to see good behavior in your child? Encourage good behavior when you see it. Researchers tell us that children look to their parents to figure out how to behave. Telling your child what you like to see them do will make them more likely to keep doing the good things. It’s even […]
Model the Behavior You’d Like to See in Your Child
Model the Behavior You’d Like to See in Your Child Children’s behavior often mimics their parents’. You’ve probably noticed this yourself. Does your child ever “play dress-up” in your clothes? Do they watch you very closely when you’re doing something they’re trying to learn to do? We like to think they’re copying us because they […]
