Parenting Tips
5 Strategies for Preventing Teenage Alcohol Use
As teens grow more independent, they also face more pressure and opportunities to experiment with alcohol and tobacco. While this can feel out of a parent’s control, research shows that…
Read MoreTurning Stress into Strength: Building Resilience in the Heat of the Moment
Parenting is perhaps the only job where a “crisis” can happen five times before breakfast. Whether it’s a toddler’s meltdown over the wrong colored cup or a teenager’s wall of…
Read MorePositive Discipline: 10 Alternatives to Spanking
Several decades ago, spanking was widely considered an acceptable parental response to poor behavior. But years of research show that laying a hand on a child is not only ineffective;…
Read MoreThe Phases of Childhood That Can Make You Crazy
A Parent’s Guide to Sanity Raising children can be one of the most difficult jobs in the world. There are times that all of us as parents go through with…
Read MoreA Child’s Rights
LOVE Each child has a right to know that their parents love and want them. He wants to know that someone is near who cares about what happens to him. …
Read More10 Tips for Positive Discipline
Discipline is one of the hardest parts of parenting — and one of the most important. Children learn best when guidance is rooted in respect, consistency, and love. When we…
Read More5 Tips for Creating a Thankful Home
Around the holidays, it’s normal to reflect on your blessings and express thankfulness. However, thankfulness is a year-round virtue! We know it’s hard sometimes to pause in the middle of…
Read MoreGuidelines for Improving Relationships with Children
Parenting isn’t about being perfect — it’s about learning, growing, and building strong foundations for your child one moment at a time. Read these guidelines for improving relationships with children.…
Read More10 Screen-Smart Parenting Tips
Screen time is the time spent using TVs, computers, videos, DVDs, video games, and hand-held electronic devices. For children to be physically active, avoid being overweight, and be generally healthy,…
Read More10 Ways to Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Parenting often includes the desire for your child to build self-esteem. Every parent dreams of raising a child who feels confident, resilient, and truly valued. Nurturing self-esteem isn’t about grand…
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