Jul 22nd, 2010
From IQ To EQ: Your Child And Emotional Intelligence
In 1995, Daniel Goleman in his record breaking book ‘Emotional Intelligence’ talked of social and emotional learning (SEL). Today, research shows that SEL not only helps children enhance their character, it also reduces violence and improves academic achievement. Here's what parents can do to foster it in their children even before the school gates open.
Jul 21st, 2010
My Child Is Being Bullied – What Should I Do?
Being bullied as a child can be devastating, if it goes unchecked. Peggy Moss, an expert on bullying, is also the author of Say Something, an award-winning children’s book that helps parents and educators start conversations with kids about actions they can take when they are being bullied, or are a witness to other kids being tormented at school. Here's her advice on what parents and kids can do to stop the bullying.
Jul 21st, 2010
Celebrity Kids: Behind The Spotlight
Most of us grow up believing that celebrities lead perfect lives. With such ideas, many parents cherish a desire to see their kids in an advertisement or movie. This would make their child famous and certify their child as cute, talented and a success. But being in the limelight is not a simple task, and definitely not child’s play.
Jul 20th, 2010
Energy Efficient Homes: Tips To Cut Your Heating Costs
Researchers at Purdue University are working on a new research project that promises the potential to reduce heating bill by 50 percent for those who live in very cold climates. The study, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, builds on previous work that began about five years ago at Purdue's Ray W. Herrick Laboratories.
Jul 20th, 2010
Ten Spiritual Principles of Discipline: Frank Marrero
We know, intuitively, that we're more likely to take instruction from people we love, respect and admire. To discipline our children we need to establish the kind of relationship that builds connection and natural authority. Frank Marrero outlines ten spiritual principles of discipline that throw some light on this essential, yet confusing, area of raising children.
Jul 20th, 2010
Abraham Hicks Quote On Grandchildren
You've seen those little ones on computers? They have no problem with that. They were born with computers in their life; they're born cable-ready. They're already up to speed with what you've launched into the vibrational future.
Jul 19th, 2010
Adult Daughters And Their Mothers – A Tenuous Bond
For many adult daughters, the mother-daughter bond is a tenuous balance of both positive and negative feelings, connection and autonomy. And for some, the bond is greatly affected by conflicting individual needs. The stories fall primarily into three groups: abandoning mothers, narcissistic mothers and symbiotic mothers.
Jul 19th, 2010
White Oleander By Janet Fitch: Must Read For Mothers And Daughters
White Oleander, which is not a parenting book at all, but just great fiction, affected me so deeply and had a tremendous effect on my life. It helped me see the world through my daughter's eyes, experience her feelings, and understand the painful need kids have for their parents attention, approval, and most of all - their mother's love.
Jul 18th, 2010
Two Important Tips For Raising Happy Kids
No matter what we teach them, if we haven’t taught them how to be happy, or can’t parent in a way that makes them feel happy, it’s rather all for naught, isn’t it? As a grandmother and self-help writer, I’m often asked by readers, 'How do you raise happy kids?' In this article, I’ll share two tips I’ve learned along the way.
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