Just whistle while you work… the 7 dwarves had such a great work ethic, but fairy tales don’t always come easily. Raising children who are self-disciplined, responsible, self-reliant, and who have a strong work ethic is not as simple as just whistling the day away. However, there are some things we can do as parents [...]
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Why Chores Are Important for Work Ethic Even the word “chore” sounds like a downer – it rhymes with “bore”, people rarely say it with a smile, and even the definition in the dictionary defines “chore” in part as: a difficult or disagreeable task. So how can we as parents then teach our children to [...]
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And They’ll Quit Acting Like Crazy Teens If you’re the parent of a tween or teen, it might be hard to imagine a society where those turbulent years don’t exist. But did you know that some societies in the world don’t even have adolescents? They completely skip this phase of growth – moving their children [...]
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There are wings on our car. Not the tangible, feather encrusted kind, but independent wings that just lifted my daughter as she drove by herself for the first time today. She took all of the driver’s training classes, passed through behind the wheel experiences with flying colors and all too-quickly passed her driving test. Suddenly [...]
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There are many milestones in the lives of our children, but it might be hard for us as parents to know when our child is ready for the milestone of staying home alone. The first thing every parent should do is check with state laws regarding the minimum age your state has set for kids [...]
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Say what? Fathers play a role in breastfeeding? Isn’t it between the baby and mother only? Certainly not, loving Dad! Learn how you can help too!
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Most of us have experienced the emotional tug of war that occurs when it would be faster and more efficient to just do something ourselves. In today’s society, we feel a pull in every direction, and as a result we sometimes miss teachable moments in the name of expediency. A tip for the parent is [...]
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It sounds crazy... crazy enough to work! Learn how giving your kids an allowance can help you save money.
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