I keep learning this great lesson. It’s something I know, but seem to have to experience repeatedly for it to sink into my stubborn head. With kids, there’s no such thing as quality time, only quantity time.
Some people actually believe they can schedule quality time with their kids—moments when their kids will open up, reveal what’s really going on, and share. They want to schedule this time the way they schedule a business lunch. But, kids don’t work on these kinds of schedules. They open up when they’re good …

Perspective is something that allows us to appreciate our lives, our families, and our country.
Lately, with so much bad news surrounding us, and after just returning from Africa where such extreme poverty exists everywhere, I find myself reflecting on one of those “People” magazine-type stories about someone living through a life threatening experience and coming out a changed person. It’s a story I’ve shared with my boys, when they were upset about a trivial matter, as it happened to me.
Driving alone on 395, I fell asleep at the wheel. In …

There are many ways of disciplining your offspring and here are a few pointers to get you heading in the right direction………
Physical punishment
Hitting your child in any way is ineffective as well as inappropriate. It shows a child that physical methods of getting your own way are acceptable. Finding alternative skills are essential as the tendency to be physical is not to be tolerated. A parent should see themselves as a teacher , not an enforcer.
Inconsistency
Being consistent is the best way to teach children what is or is not acceptable …

Keeping your mind active is important and helping you kids can serve just this purpose…

Keep Your Cognitive Ability Healthy By Helping With Your Kids’ Homework
by: Leon Edward
Every parent wants to help their child to do well in school. As you already know, helping your children with their homework is one of the most reliable ways to improve their academic performance. Things have probably changed quite a bit since you were in school yourself, but the basics will never really change – and by helping your children with their …

Reading to your child can be enjoyable but is also beneficial…
Read To Your Children – Improve Their Chances For Success
by: Christopher Kennedy
The statistics show that more than a few of us fail miserably in the reading to our kids department. To illustrate, in America:
50% of infants and toddlers are routinely read to by their parents.
40% of fourth-graders read below their grade level.
30% of first-graders are placed in remedial reading programs
After fourth grade, all school success is contingent on reading success. Starting school without early literacy skills puts children at …