Feb 12th, 2011
Bridging The Generation Gap: Improving Family Relationships
In this age of nuclear families older people tend to be lonely and isolated. They would like to see more of the grandchildren, but fear rejection. With busy, working parents, teens are growing up without a sense of connection or good values. We need to bridge the gap between these three generations.
Feb 11th, 2011
Acting Out Child? 8 Ways To Assert Your Parental Authority
Being afraid of your child’s behavior undermines your authority as a parent because it’s hard to set limits successfully when you’re afraid. In part two of this series, James gives you 8 ways to get back parental control and stop living in fear of your child’s acting-out behavior.
Feb 10th, 2011
Afraid Of Your Acting-Out Child? Why Giving In Is a Dead End
Do you walk on eggshells around your child, afraid of doing anything to set him off? Do you appease him when you notice he’s winding up to throw a tantrum? In part one of a two-part series, James Lehman, MSW explains how fear of acting-out behavior sets up a dangerous pattern for your child - and the whole family.
Feb 9th, 2011
ESL Students: Tips For Teaching English As The Second Language
In India, English is one of the official languages (besides Hindi), but many students attend regional and vernacular schools where they learn English as a second language (ESL). If you are teaching ESL, then here are some important tips or suggestions that you could use for your next class.
Feb 7th, 2011
Parenting Teenagers: Mini-Monsters Or Adults-In-The-Making?
Of all the ages kids go through, adolescence is by far the toughest one. All parents who think their kids have magically transformed into mini-monsters as soon they have hit their teens need to remember that we went through the same angst that our children now experience.
Feb 3rd, 2011
Raising Teenagers: 10 Steps For Preparing Teens To Launch
The movie, Failure to Launch, paints the picture of parents struggling with kids who refuse to leave home. This begs the question how do we help our teenagers grow up and take responsibility? The goal is to provide freedom with responsibility.
Feb 1st, 2011
Positive Parenting: Does Your Child Believe In Reality? Do You?
There are two distinct views of reality. One is that reality is real, whether or not we choose to accept it. The second view is that reality is flexible. Which of these is correct? According to which view should we raise our kids? My answer is 'both'.
Jan 29th, 2011
NLP Parenting: Use Imagination To Create New Behavior Patterns
Does your child have a problem getting work or homework done? Teach him to imagine a pattern that includes his homework getting done after school and his whole evening being free so that he can do whatever he wants. This will empower him to get the work done on time.
Jan 26th, 2011
Money-Smart Kids: How To Teach Children Good Money Habits
How do we strike a balance between giving our kids the moon and the stars and their appreciation of monetary value? Catch them young as all good habits have their roots in the early years. Here are some effective ways of making your child money wise.
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