8 Reasons Not to Spank
There remains a great divide among parents on whether parents should spank their kids. According to a study published in the Journal of American Academy of Pediatrics, there are serious…
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10 ways to nurture your child’s self-concept
Self-concept can be defined as the view one has of herself and her abilities. A child’s self-concept begins to develop at birth. It begins with how adults respond to her.…
10 Things that are more important than Discipline
Parenting is a very complex task. If we’re not careful, we will become too focused on one aspect and let the others fall by the wayside. Many times, I see…
100 Ways to Say “Good Job” or “Very Good”
You’re on the right track now!You’ve got it made.SUPER!That’s right!That’s good.I’m very proud of you.You’re really working hard todayYou are very good at that.That’s coming along nicely.GOOD WORK!I’m happy to…
Kids Grow Strong in Caring Communities
Parenting can be hard. Sometimes stress can be overwhelming. Childhood shapes adults. Children are shaped by their experiences and influenced by the people around them. Their minds and bodies grow…
Positive Parenting and PRIDE Skills
Here is a great tool to help you connect with your child on a deeper level: P.R.I.D.E. skills open up doors to increase relationship and control when you are interacting…