Saying, "I love you" is nice, but do you feel like your children are wanting more? How can you be sure that each of your children is feeling loved? According to Dr. Gary Chapman, Author of the 5 Love Languages of Children, there are 5 ways each of us can experience love. The 5 love languages are: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, … [Read more...]
50 Ways to Say “Good Job” (Without Saying “Good Job”)
There was a time when parents were told to praise their child's every move as a way of building their self-esteem. Not knowing exactly how to do this, many parents resorted to the phrase "good job." This generic phrase has long lost its motivating incentive. Unfortunately, many parents and teachers continue to use this phrase with their … [Read more...]
How to transform a stressful routine without losing your mind
Two weeks before school starts again and I'm already planning my schedule. I'm going to get so much done! I'm going to get up early and exercise before the kids wake up, we're going to have everything done the night before so we can eat a leisurely breakfast instead of dashing out the door. It's going to be epic. And then … [Read more...]
Parenting Regrets? It’s not too late to make a change.
"I'd like to do things differently, but my kids are almost teenagers, it's too late to make a difference." "You can't believe the things I've done - I've yelled, spanked, even swore at my kids - I'll never be able to change." Sometimes, our own thinking keeps us trapped. We start to believe that there is no hope for us. No room for change. No … [Read more...]