Archive for the ‘Positive Parenting’ Category


Positive Parenting Tip – How to Super Charge Your Child’s Self Esteem

Positive parenting can be a confusing subject.  I believe most parents truly care for their children.  They want to raise their children to be self sufficient and productive members of society.  What we do in our homes sets the pace for our kid’s future successes in life.  If we do it right, we raise children [...]

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When Has Competition Gone Bad?

We live in a competitive world.  Competing can be a worthwhile endeavor.   It encourages the drive for excellence.   It has led to advances in science, from our walk on the moon, to the races for success in the business world.  The results leading to an advancement in our enjoyment of our personal living [...]

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Parents – What are We Teaching Our Children About Trust and Relationships?

Our lives revolve around the fulfilling relationships we create. We’ve all heard the quote, “no man is an island”. I believe this means we can’t happily exist all alone  in the world, without a connection to others. Building a connection to others is easy for some and incredibly difficult for others. What makes it so [...]

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How to Beat the Evil Twin of Success Also Known as Discouragement

Goals and dreams are exciting!  They can light up our world.  They give us a reason to put our feet on the floor every morning.  Along with goals and dreams comes the polar opposites of discouragement and failure.  Everyone, no matter who you are have been, or will be subjected to them. The difference between [...]

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9 Tips for Keeping Working Parents Lives Organized

The 2010 census shows that over 75% of 2 parent families have both parents working a part-time or full-time job outside the home.  How do we find the time to do all the things we want to do for our families? We are busy people.  There are meals to cook,laundry, dance class, little league, and [...]

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Parenting – Are We Allowing Our Children to be Part of the Family Team?

Years ago, at the start of the Industrial age, children were put into the work force. They worked long and hard hours. They never had a childhood, where they could run and play. As a society, we have done a complete reversal. Have we gone too far?

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Parenting – How Do I Handle the Feelings of Guilt?

It can be very frustrating to work a full time job, while balancing a full time Mommy or Daddy position. I have seen so many working Moms and Dads feeling guilty and beating up on themselves because of this. I have even done it myself! The guilty can take us over, if we let it.

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