Each year we feel a mix of joy and anxiety. And it’s no wonder. We experience a combination of stressors related to financial costs of the holidays and other demands like parties, shopping, cleaning, entertaining, just to name a few. Here are some practical tips to minimize the stress and you may even end up
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It is our presence that our children long for, not our presents. You might be thinking, “What does that mean?” Here are some ways to be present with your children this holiday season and throughout the New Year. Smile when you see your child. Play or talk with them uninterrupted for several minutes or more.
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Summer is over for many children and it’s important to think about all the things that will help them and YOU get ready for the new school year. Chances are you’ve already stocked up on school supplies and buying new clothes. But there are a few more strategies that could help you and your family
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Do you ever wonder why adults or children don’t listen or talk? Did you know that 90% of “behavior problems” come from young people wanting adults to listen to them? Medical studies report that the number one request from suicidal teenagers was for adults to listen to them. Really listening is the most important ingredient
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Stress is a fact of life — but it DOESN’T HAVE TO BRING YOU DOWN! You can get ahead of it by learning healthy ways to manage or even eliminate it. Often, we can’t control when challenges arrive, but you CAN CONTROL HOW YOU REACT. Everyone experiences stress in different ways and for different reasons,
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The summer break may be filled with endless possibilities of fun for kids, but it can also come with just as many worries and demands for parents. Here are 5 tips how to minimize or combat summer challenges. Include the children when making plans. You want your kids to cooperate? Ask them for their input
Read moreIf you are like me, I often found myself barking orders rather than asking questions. Have you ever thought about asking questions instead of giving directives? There are 5 good reasons to ask questions: It helps our kids think. When we tell them what to do, our child does not have to use their decision-making skills
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One of the biggest problems parents face today is getting their children to listen. Some parents try different approaches (like yelling, repeating and arguing), while others avoid it altogether. Either way, both approaches fall flat. In fact, they just add more fuel to the fire and deeply strain their relationship with their child. If you
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One of the most common problems parents and couples express are power struggles. Unless we understand why we get into power struggles with children or adults and learn how to avoid them in the future we keep having the same conflict day after day, or even year after year. Did you know, that, when children
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Does your tween or teen have emotional out bursts? It’s rare to hear of one who doesn’t so you are not alone! Have you ever felt completely inept as to how to handle the situation? I know I did may times. But then I discovered a secret that totally changed my relationship with meltdowns. Today
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