The Absolute Best Way To Parent: Use Your Strengths
Positive psychologist have been studying ways to help people find authentic happiness. Researchers report that, “utilizing one’s strengths correlates with greater creativity, productivity, and excellence – all ingredients of professional and career success. On the personal side, maximizing the use of personal strengths yields greater happiness and feelings of well-being”. We can apply this principle […]
Help Your Kids to Listen With One Simple Phrase
It is often lamented that children are misbehaving more and more. Whining, tantrums, back talk are the norm. Parents are often at a loss on how to manage their children’s negative behavior and struggle to set limits and stick to their rules. Most adults would agree that they are uncomfortable asserting authority in their home […]
6 Ways to Manage Your Child’s Tantrums
I got the following email from a mother: Hi Adina, My 4-year old daughter seems to fly off the handle and get angry for no reason. For example, this morning, she woke up cheerfully, got dressed, brushed her teeth and washed up without a problem. At breakfast, out of nowhere, she starts yelling at her […]