Parents start the day off with a refreshed level of patience, however, near the middle and especially at the end of a long day, that seems to dwindle quite a bit. Clearly, there is no such thing as the perfect parent. There isn’t a parent on earth that has limitless patience, but there are things …
Teaching your child to win and lose with a good attitude can be a tough lesson to teach. Many children struggle to keep a positive attitude when they lose their favorite game. Some children struggle with their attitude when they WIN a game. Getting angry at the winner, quitting when they are behind, making fun …
It’s a fact. Life is full of both big and little disappointments. As parents, it is not our job “fix” our child’s disappointment. Teaching our child how to deal with disappointment is a life skill everyone should know. Whether it’s raining outside and your trip to the park is ruined, or the crackers your child …
Many parents have said the words: “Don’t fight”, “Play nicely” or “Be nice to each other” to their child. This is because as parents, we want to raise our children to be kind and caring individuals. Wanting your child to be kind is totally normal and a fantastic goal to have. The truth of the matter …
As parents, we all want to encourage our children to love themselves for who they truly are. Children with high self-esteem have an easier time viewing the world with confidence, optimism and a greater expectation of succeeding. One of the most important opinions children can have is their opinion of themselves, and we as parents …