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Six Laws about Kids That Parents Need to AcceptMuch of the frustration we experience with ourchildren’s behavior is caused by a lack of understanding kids.  Expanding our thinking about our children andaccepting some basic, rudimentary facts will help us change the way we seetheir behavior and also change our behavior as a parent.  We will be much more successful as caregiversif

There are really good parent education programs, and then there are some with good intentions but containing misguided information. I have personally attended many myself or obtained the instructor's manual from others. Having authored my own, the Love, Limits & Lessons parenting course and instructor training course, I don't hold back on offering my opinion.This brings me to one of the first

Love Notes Between Parents and Kids: A Simple Practice That Transforms FamiliesIn the rush of daily life, parents often find themselves scrambling to meet deadlines, manage schedules, and simply keep the household running. But amid the chaos, there lies an opportunity to create something deeply meaningful: a practice of writing love notes between parents and children. This small but powerful

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard it more times than you can count:“Mom, can I get this?”“Dad, I need that toy!”“Can we pleeeease go to the store?”Whether it’s a commercial on TV, a shiny new toy their friend just got, or an ad that pops up on your phone, kids are surrounded by things they want — and they’re not shy about letting you know.And if we’re honest, many of us have given in

PARENTS WHO LISTEN MORE AND SPEAK LESS. A child's emotions, thoughts, and behavior may be unstable during this difficult time. They need to be able to express how they feel without their emotions being stuffed. Some of the things they say may be difficult for the parent to hear, so don't dismiss or minimize what is said or how they feel.REGULAR ACCESS TO GRANDPARENTS. Relationships with your

Even the most patient parent has moments they regret, such as the checkout meltdown, the raised voice in the car, or the hasty words that sting more than intended. What you do after those moments matters as much (if not more) than what happened in the heat of it. Children are resilient, but they need guidance to process what they have just witnessed and to learn how to manage their emotions

This post is going to deviate from my usual topics that I write about, so I hope my regular readers will bear with me. It's a post you may want to read if you've accepted the wrong job offer. While working on my autobiography, I remembered an excruciating experience as a twenty-something new to the workforce, following my military service. It was an experience that many would have trouble

Building Strong Money Habits for LifeMoney management is one of the most valuable life skills we can pass to the next generation. For parents, teaching financial literacy is not just about explaining dollars and cents—it’s about shaping habits, attitudes, and values that will influence them for decades to come.This is more than a conversation about bank accounts—it’s an ongoing relationship where

I wanted to take my autistic granddaughter to the butterfly botanical garden near us, but I was afraid she would want to touch everything and ruin the visit. Luckily, they have a list of rules at the entrance, and we went over them together. After reading through them a few times and getting her verbal commitment to follow them, I told her that we needed to come up with a "grandpa thing" (a

What is this"Creepy-Cute" Collectible All About?Labubu hasbecome a huge hit around the world as a collectible that brings togetherfashion lovers, collectors, and celebrities. Kasing Lung made this smallmonster in 2015 for his Monsters art collection, which was based on Nordicmythology. After Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung made Labubu in 2015 for his TheMonsters art project, Chinese toy