How Your Child Can Make a Difference
So much is being broadcast about the horrific devastation in Haiti. No matter how much you may cut yourself off from the media, it is impossible not to hear stories of death and destruction. But at the same time, it is equally hard not to hear stories of survival,...Three Ways to Use Your Thoughts To Bring Out The Best in Your Children
Proponents of the Law of Attraction claim that we create our reality based on our thoughts. The idea goes something like this: If you are mostly thinking about what is missing or wrong in your life, you will attract more scarcity of what you want or more of what is...Your Child Does NOT Have to Be a Victim
I was disheartened to see on the Today show the other morning, the mother from Miami describe the harrowing bullying experience that led to her son being badly burned and fighting for his life in the hospital. Once again, we hear about a child committing an act of...3 Simple Steps to Bringing About the Best In Your Kids
When your child has a problem, do you spend a significant amount of time dwelling on the problem, talking about the problem, and talking about the situation that caused the problem? Is your child and her “wrong-doings” a frequent topic of conversation when...Parents: Why saying “Life is Not Fair” Can Weaken Your Child’s Confidence and Character
My son came home from school the other day a little less “bouncy” than normal. I knew something was up so I asked him what had happened. He said that he received a “yellow” and that he felt if was unfair. The kids’ behavior is graded each day on a red-yellow-green...or call (773) 540-7857.
