Author Joanne Kraft explains how and why parents should set healthy boundaries in the lives of their children in a discussion based on her book The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Great Kids. (Part 2 of 2)
Parenting
Are your little ones getting into everything? Here are a couple of ideas to help you safely get your toddlers through this active stage of exploration.
Author Joanne Kraft explains how and why parents should set healthy boundaries in the lives of their children in a discussion based on her book The Mean Mom’s Guide to Raising Great Kids. (Part 1 of 2)
Who are your kids when you’re not around?
One way to help kids understand the value life from the start is to use these practical ideas to teach them that life, in and of itself, is sacred.
Kids may not initially comprehend the importance of doing what is right, so parents can help them better understand that moral choices are good for them.
One way to keep kids from feeling entitled is to encourage gratitude as your children’s first response.
Parenting is an opoprtunity to help shape, model and influence the character of your children.
Author Dannah Gresh explains how parents can encourage their tween and teen sons to pursue goodness in a culture that celebrates bad behavior in young people. (Part 2 of 2)
Author Dannah Gresh explains how parents can encourage their tween and teen sons to pursue goodness in a culture that celebrates bad behavior in young people. (Part 1 of 2)
Find out how to help your teens understand where flirting ends and harassment begins.
Abstinence is a difficult topic to discuss with your kids. However, it’s an important conversation to have as your children continue to develop. Consider your approach to these conversations.
Clearly articulating our expectations regarding abstinence helps teens understand its importance.
Help your kids want to eat better so they’ll be prepared for a successful day.
The root of a person’s motivation lies in his or her passion . . . and the same is true for a teen.
Use this checklist to help prepare your teens for independence.
Tips for parents about prom preparation and insights.
Lead your teen into meaningful action.
Teens tend to attract friends who share similar values, and you can encourage them to do so.
What can parents do when their teens think they’re invincible and don’t consider the life-changing consequences?