Posts Tagged 'parents'

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.…

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 …

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.…

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 …

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 …

Aug

21

Purposeful parenting

Purposeful parenting involves setting–and enforcing–standards.…

Jul

26

Parenting Corner – Our kids are miserable at our summer house!

Q. We decided to buy the summer house we’ve always dreamed about and our 14 and 16-year-old kids are miserable.  My oldest daughter (a new driver) is driving home 2 hours twice a week to work a summer job and to be with her friends.  I’m against it but feel …

Jul

19

Parenting Corner – Teaching self responsibility (re-post)

Q. I have three kids, ages 6, 9 and 12; how can I empower each of them to be self responsible?

A. Great question!  Empowerment begins at home by creating opportunities for your kids to have greater responsibility and to set standards for themselves.  Household chores are an ideal way …

Jul

3

Teaching children how to communicate

It’s important to give your children the space to be honest with how they feel, even if it’s hard to hear. Learn tips for creating an open space for communication in your home.…

Jun

28

Parenting Corner – I want my kids to get along!

Q:  My adult children are constantly arguing with each other during family gatherings.  I don’t know what I did wrong; all I want is for them to get along. What can I do?

A:  Great question! It’s natural for parents to want their children to “get along” but unfortunately it’s …