Here are some tips and advice for fostering healthy family relationships: Communication is Key: Open, honest communication is the foundation of healthy family dynamics. Encourage family members to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns in a respectful and constructive manner…. Continue Reading >
Motivating children to look on the bright side of life by teaching them to appreciate the little things is an effective way to shape their outlook and strengthen their sense of perspective. If we look, we can find countless reasons… Continue Reading >
As parents, we all want to raise happy, healthy children who are equipped with self-confidence and compassion to navigate this new world. We know that being a well-adjusted adult increases the likelihood of living life on our terms with little… Continue Reading >
Empathy is the ability to share and understand the feelings of another. It involves placing yourself in someone else’s shoes. From this vital trait stems 3 additional critical elements. Emotional Regulation Those who are empathic are not only well acquainted… Continue Reading >
When I was a child there was a saying ‘Sticks and Stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me’. How wrong is that? Many years later I heard a wise person say it should be ‘Sticks and… Continue Reading >
Does your kid smile at complete strangers? Offer to help someone in need? Say please, thank you and excuse me? Show compassion, kindness and respect at all times? Invite and include everyone in their classroom to their birthday parties? If… Continue Reading >
As parents we are always told not to compare our children with others, that every child is different and they all do things in their own time. This, my friends is a very hard task. Every book, website and other… Continue Reading >
Compassion is defined as the sympathetic concern for another’s suffering or misfortune. Children’s brains do not develop the ability feel malice or ill feelings until the age of 8 years of age. That said, they are naturally loving and compassionate,… Continue Reading >
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