The Three Skills Every Child Needs for Good Behavior
Good Behavior is not “Magic”—It’s a Skill by James Lehman, MSW When you have a child who acts out and is disrespectful or disruptive, it’s easy to compare him to the so-called “good kids” who never seem to get into trouble or give their parents grief. Many people feel hopeless about the possibility of ever teaching their child to “magically” become the kind of well-behaved member of the family they envisioned before they had him. It’s actually the learning process...
Read More13 Skills Learned in the Profession of Motherhood
Is motherhood really a profession? Well, if you look at a list of professions, you probably won't find it on the list, but I'm not sure why. If you think about it, many of the same skills you need on the job are necessary in the profession of motherhood. What we get paid $30,000 to $100,000 a year at work, we are paid nothing at home. But really, what's more important? Building a company or raising the next generation? Take a look at these valuable...
Read MoreThe Entitlement Trap
The other day my husband saw a kid about 8 or 9 years old with a cell phone. I was shocked, but I wasn't. This is a new generation of kids we are raising – a generation that feels entitled to the privileges in life. With all the techy gadgets available to young kids today and the "it's all about me" attitudes in schools, it's becoming more challenging for families to avoid the entitlement trap. The entitlement trap, however, is not healthy for...
Read MoreHow Do We Teach Children to be Respectful?
The short answer is "model it". One of the values that we emphasize in Tae Kwon Do is "respect". We're not just learning that children should respect adults, but that everyone should be respectful to all people. When we walk into the dojang, we bow, shake hands and say "How are you sir?" to our master and to all fellow Tae Kwon Do family members. Many of the parents that sign their children up for Tae Kwon Do are wanting their children to...
Read MoreGet Organized and Ready for the Holidays
When College Hunks Hauling Junk approached me to help moms increase organization, I admit I was a bit leery. I could see a mom raising an eyebrow at the name of the company, fearing her husband may disapprove, or worrying her teenage daughter may be a bit distracted. But one should never assume because to this company, a hunk is defined as any clean-cut, motivated, strong and collegiate-aged individual. So with that clarification out of the way, here are some tips from a...
Read More5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD
by Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist Imagine that you are living inside of a video game, where everything is coming at you at once and every sight, sound and sensation is a distraction. For a child with ADHD, getting through a typical day is something like that—and it explains a great deal about how they experience the world. Children with ADHD typically have impairment of functions such as concentration, memory, impulse control, processing speed and an inability to follow directions. If...
Read MoreTeaching Your Children by Rewinding the Tape
This morning my son was playing a little video games before he left for the bus. As I walked through the family room, I noticed one of his magazines sitting on the ottoman. Out of habit, I picked it up and put it in the basket that holds all his magazines. In an irritated tone of voice, he says to me "Hey, I was using that!" His tone was not the kind of behavior I wanted to encourage in our home, so I said to him "Let's try that again." We...
Read MoreA Hilarious and Serious Look at Saving Time
I recently ran into a blog post over at Love that Max on time saving tips for busy moms, primarily because it featured some tips from me. But I was quite entertained as I read through all the tips from various experts. You have to read it just so you can laugh at the craziness of time management. But let me give you one more tip: Time management is not about managing your time; it's about managing your choices. Now go use your time by making choices that serve...
Read MoreIt Takes a Community to Raise Children
Raising children is not, by any means, the sole responsibility of the parents. When you think about the daunting task of raising children, how on Earth could we do this job alone? On a regular basis, I lean on my community of friends, teachers, family members, and professionals to raise my children. I don't have all the answers, and I don't think I am supposed to have all the answers. For instance, just the other day, I called on the mother of my teenager's...
Read More24 Reasons to Gather Around the Dinner Table
How often does your family have dinner together? If you're like most families nowadays, the answer is probably, "Not very often." It's understandable. Modern families are busy. Both parents work and sometimes get home at different times. Children have activities to go to, and Mom's got to drive them all over the place. Really, who's got the time and energy to even cook dinner every single night? You, that's who! Eating together is good for you and your family. So...
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