Archive for: Skills

Why Getting A College Degree Is Not Getting An Education

Dec 22nd, 2010

Why Getting A College Degree Is Not Getting An Education

Is there a difference between getting education and getting a degree? A college degree is just a representation that the individual has achieved a target level of subject mastery. In contrast, an education is everything that any degree is representing and should be regarded as the more important of the two.

Family Reunions: How To Plan One For Your Children’s Benefit

Dec 21st, 2010

Family Reunions: How To Plan One For Your Children’s Benefit

Family reunions are the source of many childhood memories, not always good ones. But if you have kids, you’ll appreciate that they’re a great way to keep in touch with your extended family and teach your children about their family heritage. Here are some tips to make the task of planning one easier.

The Three Skills Every Child Needs For Good Behavior

Dec 21st, 2010

The Three Skills Every Child Needs For Good Behavior

Three of the most important skills for children to learn as a foundation for good behavior are: how to read social situations, how to manage emotions, and how to solve problems appropriately. If your child can learn to master these three tasks with your help, he will be well on his way to functioning successfully as an adult.

Holiday Stress: Feel Good Tips For A Wonderful Holiday Season

Dec 20th, 2010

Holiday Stress: Feel Good Tips For A Wonderful Holiday Season

With the Christmas and New Year holiday picking up steam, its common this time of year to wonder, how can I do this in a way that feels right? These 3 keys will support you in making wise decisions this season and allow you to feel the love and gratitude that is available to you no matter the circumstance.

15 Things You Can Do Today To Become Happy Parents

Dec 20th, 2010

15 Things You Can Do Today To Become Happy Parents

Have you fallen into the habit of negative thinking? This is very common when we are parents, and the job of raising our children has become a thankless task. Here's 15 things you can do today that will bring a smile to your face, if not have you laughing out loud!

Christmas Shopping Tips For Moms: When Patience Is A Virtue

Dec 19th, 2010

Christmas Shopping Tips For Moms: When Patience Is A Virtue

This time of year seriously tests the patience of most women. Surprisingly, it is not the never-ending list of chores that have be done that is making our blood pressure and tempers rise; it is the unnecessary waste of time being stuck in traffic-jams that is causing us to see red.

NLP Parenting Tips: How To Build Rapport With Your Kids

Dec 18th, 2010

NLP Parenting Tips: How To Build Rapport With Your Kids

Developing rapport with a person of any age is important when it comes to relaying information and when it comes to creating a sense of trust with that person. In NLP there is a highly effective way to develop rapport with someone, whether that person is a child or an adult.

Disney Christmas Vacation: Magical Family Holidays For All Ages

Dec 17th, 2010

Disney Christmas Vacation: Magical Family Holidays For All Ages

If you have a big Disney fan in your family, you'll find that a Disney Christmas vacation is the stuff dreams are made up of. For adults - what better way to bring out the kid in you! Here are a few things that will help you enjoy the best Disney Christmas vacation ever!

Spiritual Parenting: Teaching Children To Respect All Faiths

Dec 17th, 2010

Spiritual Parenting: Teaching Children To Respect All Faiths

Spiritual parenting involves teaching respect for all faiths and should include a discussion on the existence of children of other faiths, and why they should not be feared nor dominated, but simply respected. Here are a number of ways to introduce the premise of other faiths to your child.