Let’s face it, when our kids are having tantrums at school age, we start to question our parenting. After all, shouldn’t a seven-year-old have grown out of tantrums long ago? Well maybe, but times they are a-changin' and we have to look at every child individually. Many parents
There were many nights after a long day with my kids that I wished that things had gone a bit smoother. I wished that I had known the right way to respond in this situation. I also wished that I had the wisdom to help one of my kids navigate a
“My kids just aren’t listening to me!” Particularly as the summer vacation months begin, I hear many mothers complaining that their kids are not listening to them. And because kids are home now for the summer and at home a lot more, moms are really feeling it! This can
I had four daughters before I had my first son and my son was just as sweet as can be. I wondered why all of my friends complained about their “wild” boys. One day, my four year old son built an elaborate Lego creation, the labor of many hours. After
What is the special ingredient that leads to happiness in your life and as a parent? Throughout my parenting journey, l have met, spoken, and shared with many mothers, and noticed how they interpret their lives. Why are Some Mothers Happy and Satisfied? Some mothers (and fathers) feel happy and
Do you have a plan to raise your child with a strong sense of purpose? How about s strategy to help your child stand up to the many challenges s/he will face that work? Do you have a picture of who your children will become when they reach adulthood? A
