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Writing a Personal Creed
January is all about new beginnings and setting new goals. While it may be tempting to do what I did one year: set a goal to watch more movies–it may not be the best way to actually improve yourself, which is, ultimately, why we set goals. I did, by the way, accomplish that goal very [...]
Read moreBreaking the ‘Cycle of Negativity’
Being a parent is one of the most challenging things you can do in life — but also the most rewarding. It’s worth getting help and advice if your child is acting up, and it’s worth doing whatever you have to to course correct him or her if your child is in a negative behavioral [...]
Read moreFor the New Year
For the New Year, most people include — along with the ever-present weight loss goals — trying to be a better parent. That’s the thing about parenting, it always takes the very best you can give it, and it can feel like you can never give it enough. It’s important to remember that even small [...]
Read moreHelping children understand consequences
Parents have the responsibility of helping a child learn about future consequences. Anticipating consequences is called ‘wisdom’. One of the most effective ways to teach this principle is to teach the child “if, then” statements. For example, an “if, then” statement would be “If you do not clean up your room, then you will receive a [...]
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