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6 Ways to Teach Children Gratitude
This weekend, families across America will be sitting down and giving thanks. While Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, there are simple ways we can make gratitude a part of our family’s daily lives. Some days, life [...]
Raising Tolerant Children
Why teaching tolerance to our kids begins with examining ourselves. Raising Tolerant Children It takes all types of people to make this world go round. And simply because no two people are alike, and we all [...]
4 Signs Your Child’s Being Bullied
Bullying can destroy a child’s sense of self-worth, which is why it’s important to understand the types and signs of bullying . Is your child the victim of bullying? Sometimes the signs are hard to spot. [...]
Recess and Exercise
Why keeping recess alive at school is important for health’s sake. Recess & Exercise Remember when you were a kid, how your favorite subject was recess? In all seriousness recess is a very important part of [...]
Why Friends Matter
How friendship teaches kids important life lessons. Why Friends Matter Ask a kid what’s so great about having friends and they’ll probably say “friends are fun”. They’re right. But learning to socialize and get a long [...]
Over-scheduled Kids
When those after school lessons are just too much of a good thing Over-scheduled Kids With all the wonderful after school lessons available to kids today, it can be pretty tempting to fill their time with [...]
Family Meetings
The benefit of calling a family meeting to order in your home. Family Meetings While family meals are a great way to connect with our kids on a regular basis, they’re not the best time to [...]
Fast Food Alternatives
How to feed your child quick, nutritious meals. Fast food alternatives. Fast Food Alternatives With all the things families have to accomplish in a day, it’s no wonder many of make swinging by a fast food [...]
How to Praise Good Grades
Is there a right way to praise good grades? Praising Grades When a child comes home with high marks, what parent doesn’t want to jump up and praise them? Sometimes it’s even tempting to reward them [...]
Preventing Bullying
A few tips on preventing kids from becoming bullies. Preventing Bullying Children who insult, push around, exclude, name call or otherwise bully other kids are probably lacking a little discipline and guidance in their own lives. [...]
