FIVE SECRETS OF CONFIDENT LIVING Does it drive you to despair to hear your kids moan, "I'm so dumb, I never get anything right, no one likes me and I don't blame them"? And are you growing beyond frustrated as they stubbornly cling to their negative self-images in the face of your best attempts to reason with them? Before doing anything further, take a good look at your own habits and … [Read more...] about FIVE SECRETS OF CONFIDENT LIVING
DISCONNECT YOUR PANIC BUTTONS
DISCONNECT YOUR PANIC BUTTONS If you worry about your kids all the time; if you visualize the absolute worst when they don't answer your texts within five minutes; if you literally sweat when they want to try something new and independent-you probably have oversensitive mental "panic buttons," and it's probably causing unnecessary stress for you and the kids. Here are a few common panic … [Read more...] about DISCONNECT YOUR PANIC BUTTONS
A PARENT’S GUIDE TO STAYING CALM AMIDST CHAOS
A PARENT'S GUIDE TO STAYING CALM AMIDST CHAOS The world will long remember 2020 as a year of chaos-and despite the end of election season and the development of COVID-19 vaccines, the chaos is far from over. If the January 6 mob vandalism at the U. S. Capitol wasn't enough, feel free to look up (though I strongly suggest you don't) reports of mismanaged vaccination programs, new lockdowns, or … [Read more...] about A PARENT’S GUIDE TO STAYING CALM AMIDST CHAOS
WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN PROMOTE PEACE ON EARTH
WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN PROMOTE PEACE ON EARTH The phrase "peace on Earth" has been associated with Christmas at least since the King James Bible was printed. After a year where peace has been particularly elusive in this part of Earth called the United States, we all should be making early New Year's resolutions to promote all the peace we can, starting right now. Here are some practical ways … [Read more...] about WAYS YOUR FAMILY CAN PROMOTE PEACE ON EARTH
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 2
WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 2 It's no secret that when COVID-19 shutdowns were at their peak, lower-income households suffered the most from lost jobs and limited school options. Similar problems can beset any household where a parent is out of work and job-searching from home, or where kids are assigned to virtual schooling but the family lacks computer equipment. Coping … [Read more...] about WHEN THE KIDS ARE HOME, Part 2