Here are some things you can do to prepare your child for kindergarten
Ages 4-8 (Preschool/Primary)
Parents often pardon rather than correct the tattler simply because they do not know how to deal with the issue.
Here are some enjoyable activities you can do with your child to help prepare her for kindergarten.
Being the police, detective, mediator and judge for every squabble poorly equips our children for independence. Instead, we should invest time teaching our children to keep the peace.
It’s important for your disobedient child to know two important facts: 1) You love him unconditionally; and 2) You are in charge — and he isn’t.
How can parents help children deal with bullies on the bus, playground or wherever? Here’s some practical advice.
Here is why you should write down your blessing for your children, and how to compose a written blessing to affirm them.
Sports have so much to teach us about what it means to live well. Yes, good character can be taught in Sunday school, but it is “practiced” on the court, diamond, gridiron and track. Virtues such as tenacity, perseverance, fairness, integrity and responsibility can be developed and strengthened as surely as the muscles and skills …
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Children who are adopted when they’re older or who have more complicated histories are not likely to respond well to some traditional discipline methods.
When you discipline your adopted child, you need to consider her chronological age as well as her emotional age.
What really is beauty? Depending on who (or more specifically where) you ask, you’ll get a different answer. Train your kids to look in the right places for beauty.
Understanding the reasons for your child’s behavior and responses is important, but the truth is that some adoptive parents may never know the full extent of their child’s underlying problems for a number of reasons.
Keys for offering the healing experience of meeting your adopted child’s needs, if they’ve been abused.
Telling the story should not be a one-time event but an ongoing process as the child grows.
Why children who have been adopted need to know their story — and how to tell it
Is your little angel having a bad day? It’s important to pick the right solution for restoring heavenly peace.
Sippy cups, playgroups and lots of energy — welcome to the world of toddlers, where everyday is an adventure!
Curiosity is key to your child’s desire to learn.
Parents can learn how to best discipline their children by taking note of how the Bible says God disciplines us.