Are you actively raising kind kids? Most parents will automatically say yes, but are you sure? Surveys show that parents spend a lot of time and effort helping their kids succeed in school and sports. They also spend time trying to ensure their kids are healthy and happy. But are they spending time teaching their children empathy? Or compassion? .... Read More
If you asked a room full of parents to name their least favorite part of parenting, discipline is probably near or at the top of the list. And yet making mistakes and acting out are a foundational part of a child’s development. It’s so conflicting, isn’t it? You want your kids to do better - but you don’t want to resort to traditional discipline.... Read More
Are you tired of constantly yelling at your kids? Do you want your children to do the right thing, without you having to coerce or threaten them? So did we, which is why we started researching positive discipline. A big issue faced by schools these days is bullying. Many parents we talked to struggle with how to stop this type of behavior. .... Read More
Some of the sweetest words in the English language are “mom” and “dad”... unless they’re followed by, “he won’t stop hitting me!” or “she won't give back my toy!” Before you actually had kids, you might have envisioned your children playing together and being BFFs. But then reality happens, and you're faced with the constant bickering and sibling .... Read More
Getting kids to follow directions can be...well, ridiculously hard. It’s one of those unending dramas that depletes your energy and leaves you feeling stressed and frustrated at day’s end. Are you tired of the daily power struggle? So are we. That’s why we turned to a few child development experts to get some sound advice. Here are their top six .... Read More
