Children and Choices: How To Raise An Independent Child: Part 1
This past year, I had a back injury and was in bed for a week. I had to rely on others, i.e. my kind husband, kids and in-laws to take care of my most basic needs. It was not a pleasant experience. It was tough to be so completely dependent on my family. They were […]
Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Be Afraid To Let Them Be Sad
When I was little girl I was a pretty happy kid. I didn’t get upset too often but when I did I wanted to be left alone. I remember my parents, teachers or my friends trying to cheer me up. Adults and kids alike would expend a lot of effort in shooing away the bad […]
Are Your Kids Back Talking? Learn One Simple Way To Stop Back Talk
“I hate you!” “You are the worst mother in the world!” “You are so mean!” No parent likes to be on the receiving end of these accusations and insults. However, it does happen to the best of us. How do we deal with this? The answer is simple, stay calm and be empathetic. The definition […]