Focus on Better Behavior

These days you see so many products for child safety. It can be very overwhelming. You also see so many products coming out but then later you here pediatricians or experts advising against them. With all this advice and news what does a parent do? I think mostly good common sense is all you need […]

In Eckhart Tolle’s book "A New Earth" he talks about the importance of "being" with your kids. Most parents give attention to their kids by telling them what to do or not to do, having them "perform", things that would allow the parents to get something out of it. He offers a new way of […]

It’s important to teach children that they need to do their part for the good of the household, that not everything will be taken care of for them. When they are grown and move out of the house they will have the skills they need to take care of themselves. Should they be paid to […]

When children arrive at the toddler stage it’s important to begin involving them in the household chores. It can easily be started with even the small jobs, like watering plants, separating laundry, or walking the dog. Other important chores like tidying up their room or making their beds is also a great idea. Starting early […]