Category Archives: Positive Parenting

Parenting from the Gut, Heart, and Soul

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Natalia Erehnah

“How high is an Olympic diving board?” Thaddeus asked one day as we were jumping off the dock into the lake.  “Let me check,” said my friend, pulling out her i-Phone.    A quick click and a few taps and we … Continue reading →

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Language that’s banned in our house!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by skakris

Most parents don’t allow their children to swear at home, and ban certain language from being used. Our ban on language extends beyond swearing, and this is why: The subconscious mind is the part of the brain that processes our … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Time Out

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Natalia Erehnah

Most of us are rather enlightened parents these days.  When our children hit or scream or take another child’s toy, we don’t spank them.  We put them in time out. There they sit, one minute for every year old, contemplating … Continue reading →

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Your Child’s Name

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Maakaplan

Every man and woman is born with a divine purpose in life. Divine purpose is defined by a name by which that person is called. The name(s) a person bear signifies a divine calling which the person has to bear … Continue reading →

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Promises to Children….a Slippery Slope!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Juleeoo

By Julie Jenkins Sathe Author of “ENLIGHTENED DISCIPLINE” For anyone who has children or works with children, making promises is something we adults must all consider. Really consider. If you watch yourself, the reason that you are making a promise … Continue reading →

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Parenting tips for toddlers: Encouraging good behavior

Posted on August 4, 2009 by admin

Article Source: mayoclinic.com Toddlers are infamous for tantrums and other behavior issues. To encourage listening and cooperation, follow these parenting tips for toddlers. Life can be frustrating for toddlers. Though often eager to show their independence, toddlers may not be … Continue reading →

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How to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health

Posted on August 1, 2009 by admin

Article Source: health.usnews.com Article by: Nancy Shute Mental health problems often can be prevented if children get the help they need early on from parents and schools, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine. “This was news … Continue reading →

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Kids need parents as role models

Posted on July 14, 2009 by admin

Article Source: lahontanvalleynews.com Article by: Thomas Ranson Athletes are not role models. Responsible parents, dedicated mentors and close friends influence young kids everyday more so than professional athletes in a world that continues to make false assumptions of new and … Continue reading →

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Parenting Tip of the Day: Make music part of your everyday life

Posted on July 6, 2009 by admin

Article Source: examiner.com Article by: Terreece Clarke There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching kids dance. From an early age, kids can groove to the music like no one else and even though you may not appreciate the volume or genre, … Continue reading →

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Parents who argue ‘harm their children’

Posted on July 1, 2009 by admin

Article Source: guardian.co.uk Article by: Gaby Hinsliff Parents who row in front of their children may be causing much more distress than they realise, the children’s minister warns today ahead of groundbreaking research into childhood in Britain. Beverley Hughes said … Continue reading →

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