The answer is yes, but I’m not saying it’s easy. It depends on the age of your children, of course, but still, no matter how old they are, you will have to find ways to…
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How to Raise Children to Be Good Leaders
It’s been said that leadership starts at home. It just may be that leadership is, at least in part, an outgrowth of early training. There is disagreement among experts as to just how much leadership…
How to Be an Effective Leader for Children
There’s a lot of talk these days about leadership, and the need for children to have strong leaders. Whether you are working with children who are yours or you’re a teacher/mentor/leader for others’ children, learning…
11 Traits of a Great Parent
It’s not easy to be a great parent. Some of you didn’t have the best examples to follow, and it’s not a skill taught in school. You either have to educate yourself or learn on…
Teaching Your Child to Be Tactful
Tactfulness is the art of using discretion and sensitivity when speaking and relating to those around you. It is a great quality that helps one avoid awkward situations, and become a better friend to everyone….
Model Appropriate Behavior for Your Children
When it comes to children, you are their role model. Parents are their first teachers. It is important to let them know how to deal with various situations as they age. Appropriate responses lead to…
Show and Tell Me Two: An Afterschool Review Strategy
Just before your little sweetie tosses that bookbag across the floor when they get home ask them to grab a sheet of paper and pencil as soon as they get home. You want to ask…
11 Easy Relaxation Practices to Share With Your Children and Teens
If you have relaxation practices that work for you, you might wonder how you can encourage your children to join you. Even if you haven’t been the best role model. After all, their lives can…
Top 5 Resources For Being A More Intentional Mother
I LOVE to read, that’s no secret. I believe in reading I get to experience someone’s else life, heart their heart, receive their guidance and feel encouraged. So when I came across this author I…
My Top Ten Teaching Tools
Take a look at my top ten favorite teaching tools!