Archive for: Psychology

Father’s Day Special: The Disneyland Daddy

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?

‘I’ll Do It Later!’: 6 Ways To Get Kids To Do Chores Now

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!”

Conscious Parenting: Abundance Story For Kids

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?

Abraham Hicks On Empowering Your Children

Jun 14th, 2010

Abraham Hicks On Empowering Your Children

Relative to our children or any children with whom we would interact, our one dominant intention would be to give them a conscious understanding of how powerful and important and valuable and perfect they are. Every word that would come out of our mouths would be a word that would be offered with the desire to help this individual know that they are powerful.

Popular Children’s Books: The Adventures Of Pinocchio

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.

Bad Parenting: ‘Wait till Your Father Gets Home!’

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.

Parenting Tips For Dads: Fathering From Infancy to Adolescence

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.

Social Skills: 12 Friendship Skills Every Child Needs

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.

Temper Tantrum Q And As: How To Manage the Meltdown

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?