Telling your teen to “just say no” to sex may not be nearly as effective as helping him or her find their own best reasons for saying no. You might say to your teen: • First, say no if you don’t feel ready. Feeling ready, instead of pressured, can make sex, when you finally choose […]
Love to a child is a four letter word spelled T I M E. Spending time when you can, even if you are a busy working parent, is what tells them clearly that you love and value them. Children remember the tiny moments you spend with them, and the simple things you do together, not
Has this happened in your house? You ask your kids to do something and they say “in a minute” and you go off like a fire cracker. And if they do something wrong, you don’t just tell them, you yell? If you answered yes then here are some ideas: Physically, try leaving the room immediately,
Eating properly is not only a matter of health, but a life skill that includes social skills which your children must be taught. You can only turn bad eating habits around by making it clear that they must STOP, and by insisting that everyone agree to a consistent plan. Put the plan in writing like
Once a teenage girls starts dating it is only natural for her parents to have concerns about her sexuality. Your daughter should not be surprised if you want to talk, because hopefully you have discussed these issues with her in the past. Tell her that it IS harder for you to talk about this now
What’s happened? Your sweet little baby just turned two and all of a sudden you hear yourself saying it…No, No, NO. Well, it probably seems like you are “always” saying no because you rarely had to say it before. Now that she is two, it’s a whole new ball game. Your child is mobile, curious,
When your child is ready to enter kindergarten it is essential that you as a parent are comfortable with the school that he will be going to. An excellent checklist that will tell you what to look for can be found in the pamphlet “Early Years and Learning Years“ published by the National Association for
Thanksgiving is the day our nation gives thanks for our many blessings. Since your greatest gifts are probably your children, be sure to take time today to make them feel appreciated. ⢠First, include them in the preparation of Thanksgiving dinner. Let them help you make the stuffing, stir the gravy, or decorate and set
If your son were 14 and planning to take driverâs education to get a driver`s permit in two years, you would not say, âYou are going to be driving in two years, so take the keys to our new car; you`d better start practicing now.â It would be just as silly for early childhood teachers
Wise parents know that children need free time to actively enjoy childhood and friends, but they need quiet, relaxing activities, too. Reading for enjoyment really fills the bill. When children read (or are read to) for fun, they build many skills at the same time. If you are a good reader, you probably know that
