Jun 18th, 2010
Father’s Day Special: The Disneyland Daddy
The kids of divorced parents love going to Dad’s because there are "no rules." They get to do pretty much whatever they want. The mom resents Dad's free-for-all parenting and calls him "The Disneyland Daddy." Can she stop the disrespect and chaos in her home and can he learn to be a responsible, effective parent?
Jun 16th, 2010
‘I’ll Do It Later!’: 6 Ways To Get Kids To Do Chores Now
Getting kids to do chores is one of the most common arguments families have. Who can’t relate to this picture? You’re yelling, “Why haven’t you cleaned your room yet?” while your child is on the couch watching TV, shouting back, “I’ll do it later!”
Jun 15th, 2010
Conscious Parenting: Abundance Story For Kids
Today, children grow up in a belief system that accepts "lack". They hear, "we don't have enough money for that" or "that's only for rich people". But what about the world of abundance? How do we teach children about that?
Jun 13th, 2010
Popular Children’s Books: The Adventures Of Pinocchio
It is magical to conceive of a wooden puppet growing into a real boy with a heart and a mind of his own. ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’ was originally written in Italian and was later translated in English - only to emerge as one of the most popular and celebrated works in children’s literature all over the world.
Jun 13th, 2010
Bad Parenting: ‘Wait till Your Father Gets Home!’
Have you ever found yourself saying things like, “Wait until your father gets home!” or “Wait until your mother hears about this!”? I'm here to tell you that if you threaten a child with what their other parent might do, you’re making two serious mistakes.
Jun 12th, 2010
Parenting Tips For Dads: Fathering From Infancy to Adolescence
When it comes to involvement with their children, far too many men devalue the importance of their own roles. But fathers who are actively involved in parenting are more likely to have satisfying marriages and rewarding careers. Here are some tips for getting involved and staying involved in your kid's lives, from infancy through adolescence.
Jun 11th, 2010
Social Skills: 12 Friendship Skills Every Child Needs
Good-looking, easy-going, talented kids usually win peer popularity polls but that doesn't necessarily guarantee they will have friends. Those children and young people who develop strong friendships have a definite set of skills that help make them easy to like, easy to relate to and easy to play with. Here are twelve essential skills that children have identified as being important for making and keeping friends.
Jun 11th, 2010
Tribute To Daddies: Will Smith’s Just The Two Of Us
We love this song so much, we thought we'd post the video as a tribute to Dad's everywhere. The music video, directed by Bob Giraldi, begins with Smith playing with his son, Trey. Before the song starts, Trey says "Now Dad, this is a very sensitive subject". The remainder of the video features clips of fathers with their children, including Smith playing with his son, and other celebrity fathers, including Babyface, Magic Johnson, and Muhammed Ali.
Jun 10th, 2010
Temper Tantrum Q And As: How To Manage the Meltdown
Kids have meltdowns and temper tantrums because they have never learned how to manage their feelings in a new situation or event, or because tantrums have worked for them in the past. So what’s the appropriate response for a parent to have so that they can stop a meltdown and prevent it from happening in the first place?
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