Posts Tagged 'kids'

Jan
3
3 Tips to Guarantee MORE Family Fun in 2019

New Year’s Eve resolutions get a bad rap with statistics showing 80% of people give up on their goals by February and only 8% achieve their goal by year’s end.  How could this happen with all those good intentions on December 31st?  

There are many reasons; in the case …

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Dec
26
What your beliefs about money are teaching your kids

It’s important to pay attention to your language about money when talking to your children.…

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Dec
4
You don’t have to do it

 

As parents we often use language like “I have to pick my kids up”, “I have to wait for my kids to do be done with…”, “I have to be at my kids game” and the truth is you don’t have to…you choose to. In this video Laura shares
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Nov
15
From the archives – Balancing the needs of my family

Q: I have a child with autism and find his therapies/needs consume the majority of my time. I am happy to give him everything I have but worry I am neglecting my other kids even though they say they understand. How can I find a happy balance?

A. Great question!

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Nov
13
The (not-so) Magic Trick To Never Bring Your Kids Stuff To School Again

 

Showing support for your kids doesn’t mean being at their beck-n-call.  You get to choose.  In this video Laura shows how she supports her kids and it’s NOT bringing her kids stuff to school.…

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Oct
23
Are you really listening?

 

You can show your kids (and others) in your life how much you care by really listening to what is said. Listen to this video to hear what Laura has to say about being present.…

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Oct
18
From the archives – My Kids Keep Forgetting Their School Stuff!

Q: My kids are constantly forgetting stuff they need for school and because I work from home they call expecting me to drop it off. It’s really frustrating for me to drive back and forth but I feel bad they don’t have what they need when I know I can

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Oct
2
Focus on Your Child’s Gifts

 

When your child has a different behavioral style than you do, it’s important that you identify what makes your child special and unique; they are a gift exactly as they are.…

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Sep
20
Parenting Corner – Coping with grief


Q.  My father recently died, and my children were very close to him so it’s hitting them especially hard.  Do you have any tips to help kids with their grief?

A.  I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Losing someone you love can be difficult for a family.  Below …

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Aug
23
Parenting Corner – My son hates camp

Q. My son is at overnight camp for two weeks and after 3 days wants to come home. He is totally miserable but I think it’s important he stick it out, while my husband wants to let him come home. What do we do?

A. Great question! This is a …

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