Depressed about the state of the world? Society reaps what it sows, but it all starts with each of us as individuals. I’ve compiled the following list which I find can be helpful during those times of stress and strain in life. Note: An equivalent for kids can be found here.
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Modern culture encourages consumption. We consume all the time. We consume food, we consume drinks. We consume all sorts of entertainment. The problem is that consumption often means over-consumption.
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Want a happier child with a bright future? Encourage creation over consumption.Read More »
Regular communication between parents and children is important and becomes increasingly more so as children enter the teen years.
Something that has helped my own family is participating in scheduled one-on-one meetings with my kids.
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Peer pressure is a big challenge for all kids at one point or another. Can you as a parent help? The short answer is yes, but it requires patience, effort, and understanding.
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There are several reasons why kids are unmotivated when it comes to homework. Once these reasons are understood they can be addressed, and once these reasons are addressed, children can be much more motivated to start and complete homework.
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The Law of Reaping and Sowing can be an incredibly powerful tool to teach kids how to stay on the right path in life. What follows are some simple things that can help you teach your kids this concept. Note: A related article for parents is We Reap what We Sow
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This is a letter I’ve written to my sons about the importance of good friends. I hope you’ll find some of these ideas helpful when talking with your own children.
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Despite all the ideas I have about parenting, my weak point is effective discipline.
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Effective Discipline Starts with Disciplined ParentsRead More »
This is a letter I’ve written to my sons. It’s part of a series which covers a wide variety of topics in which I attempt to give my boys life guidance. I hope you’ll find some of these ideas helpful when talking with your own children.
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Helping Kids Understand the Danger of Mobile Device OveruseRead More »
I wrote this article for my own children and how they can deal with change. Hopefully you can find it helpful as well.
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