By: Shara Lawrence-Weiss of MommyPerks The word “Parent” conjures up various feelings, thoughts and emotions for all of us. Some grownups remember their parents as being loving, kind and caring; while others wish their childhood could be forgotten or re-done. Last week, as I watched my own children play, I thought about what defines a…
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Your parenting thermostat- Is it really hot and humid or balmy and pleasant?
Things start as hopes and end up as habits….~ Lillian Hellman Like!1
She fed the animals. Who cares?
Do you know what signs to look for, to be sure your kids are developing a healthy understanding of emotional intelligence? It’s not as complicated as you might think. However, the benefits are immediate, lasting and critical. What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. Some…
Done yelling & bribing! There’s a better way:ScreamFree Moms!
Does it seems like your 8 year-old’s mouth has gotten out of control and she always has to have the last word? Are you in the middle of a battle between your child and your partner that ends up in more and more disrespectful behavior? Does it seems like you have tried every book, every…
7 Rules for skill-full communication with our kids!
Any time you pick up any self-improvement book or read an article on relationships, the most common thing mentioned as an obstacle to success is poor communication. Since our children are by far one of the most important and complex relationships we are growing through, I’d like to share with you some skills necessary to…
Handling “Back to School” Jitters!
Here are 3 simple ideas to help you (and your child) prepare for the start of the school year: 1. Keep it upbeat and positive. Keeping the topic of school positive and exciting is crucial. Make sure that anxiety and stress do not influence your child’s feelings about starting school. 2. Be Sensitive. Validate your…
Mom vs Dad: Is one more influential?
(From the Best of The Soulful Parent) Have you ever listen to your child speak and realize that you are listening to a “mini-version” of your spouse? Do you smile or cringe? My husband and I are very, very different in so many ways. He is a first generation “German-American” while I am a transplant…
Children can teach us so much about freedom
I was watching my daughter today, playing on the front yard with some neighbor friends, all of who had taken their shoes off and were running around the sprinkler, screaming with joy. When I was a little girl, I never had a chance to run around barefoot or play outside without shoes. Since those days,…
Three simple ideas to keep you smiling during and after Summer time!
Summer is on full swing! Here I want to share three simple ideas for making Summer time fun and productive: Keep pets cool during these dog days of summer. Take care that canines and other companions do no overheat by keeping their water bowls full. If you have pets in cages or aquariums, move their…
5 suggestions for creating a fun Summer
Summer is here which means the kids will be out of school and, unless you have your kids in full-time summer care, they will suddenly be home more. And I mean a lot more. The thought of summer conjures up all sorts of images for most of us: iced tea, good books, the beach, swimming…
