Parenting Lessons From the 2010 Midterm Election
A theory explaining the 2010 midterm election results trumpeted by a number of political pundits is that President Obama lost the enthusiasm of his base because he did not prioritize the interests of...
View ArticleIrreversible Estrangements Can Cause The Deepest Regrets
A painful – yet, avoidable – regret is to realize that an estrangement caused between two family members is irreversible at the end of a family member’s life. While growing up, an acquaintance of this...
View ArticlePeople Before Puppies
Don’t prioritize a pet over a child. Such behavior is never cute. Consider what prioritizing a pet over a child communicates to that child. A child recognizes that a parent has given greater status to...
View ArticleSnapping Fingers Sends A Chilly Message To Children
Snapping fingers at children to gain their attention and direct their actions is disrespectful. It treats them as subhuman, deteriorating respect and trust. Try saying the child’s name or communicating...
View ArticleIf You Wouldn’t Do It To Someone Else, Why Do It To Your Child?
If something, such as striking a person, is inappropriate to do to an adult, why is it appropriate to do it to your child? Likewise, if you’d never do something, such as smacking, to someone else’s...
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If you’re not prepared to put your children’s interests before yourself, you shouldn’t have children. Children deserve to be more than ancillary characters in their parents’ lives.
View ArticleAre Your Values Borrowed?
Often, our aspirations are set by our parents. Our parents communicate what is important, what generates value in their lives, through their actions. Parents who work endless hours for their employers...
View ArticleTurn Yelling Into A Learning Experience For You & Your Child
Few parents want to yell at their children, yet nearly all do. We don’t condone yelling at children, but, if you slip, turn it into a teachable moment. When you cool off, sit down with your child and...
View ArticleCultivate Continued Good Behavior With Small Rewards
It goes without saying that parents would like consistently good, constructive behavior from their children, such as putting away toys or cleaning up messes after play. Even though these acts might...
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