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A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Self-Motivation for Kids

A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Self-Motivation for Kids Give your kids a head start by teaching them self-motivation. While children have a natural sense of curiosity, intrinsic motivation is a capacity that can fade away unless it’s encouraged and developed. Learn how to help your children love learning and growing more than grades or privileges. […]

Help Your Kids Pick Constructive Heroes

Help Your Kids Pick Constructive Heroes Heroes play an important role in a child’s development. They can be a source of inspiration and support as kids work to acquire for themselves the qualities that they admire in others. These are some suggestions for how you can you help your children to pick worthy role models […]

10 Techniques That Build Confidence and Self-Esteem in Your Children

10 Techniques That Build Confidence and Self-Esteem in Your Children It has been said that we spend the last 50 years of our lives recovering from the first 18. Our childhood experiences heavily influence our level of confidence and self-esteem. While these qualities can be increased later in life, it’s much easier to get our […]

How to get Your Kids to Listen to you

How to get Your Kids to Listen to you Even the most well-behaved children can have selective hearing at times. One day they don’t seem to even recognize that you’re speaking. The next, they clearly hear you, but are failing to follow your directions. It can be frustrating when children won’t listen. As parents, we […]

Ten Fun Activities to Do with the Kids During the Winter Months

Ten Fun Activities to Do with the Kids During the Winter Months The winter months can prove to be a dreary time if you’re the type that prefers spending time out in the sun with the kids. However, with a little creative thinking, you can still make memories and have a fabulous time during the […]

A Parents Guide To Cultivating Leadership In Your Kids

A Parents Guide To Cultivating Leadership In Your Kids Did you know that kids can start developing leadership qualities as early as their preschool years? The sooner children learn to use their leadership skills the more opportunities for success they will have. Consider the follow strategies to help your children take command of their lives […]

11 Ways To Help Your Kids Spend More Time Outdoors

11 Ways To Help Your Kids Spend More Time Outdoors If you’re like a lot of adults, your favorite childhood memories probably include swimming in lakes and building forts in your backyard. That’s less true for children today. If you’re like a lot of adults, your favorite childhood memories probably include swimming in lakes and […]

What Albert Einstein Can Teach Your Kids About Confidence

What Albert Einstein Can Teach Your Kids About Confidence Psychologists often describe confidence as a person’s belief in their own ability to succeed. Naturally, every parent would like their child to be self-confident. However, what seems to challenge parents the most is striking a healthy balance when encouraging confidence. They want to nurture their child’s […]

The Productive Mom – Kids Chore Checklist

The Productive Mom – Kids Chore Checklist 6 STRATEGIES TO GET ORGANIZED AND GET MORE DONE WITHOUT THE STRESS Want to get your kids helping with the chores? Use this checklist to assign them age-appropriate tasks. Children Ages 2-3 Pick up toys and put them in bins or designated areas Put laundry in the hamper […]

What The Lion King Can Teach You About Family And Friendship

What The Lion King Can Teach You About Family And Friendship The Lion King has earned more than $11 billion dollars, making it the most successful Disney franchise in history. Fans love watching Simba overcome challenges with the help of his family and friends. Just like real life, the story is full of ups and […]