Harsh Parenting Leads to Poor School & Academic Outcomes
Posted in Parenting on February 9, 2017
A recent study published on February 8th, 2017, found that children raised in a "harsh parenting environment" were more likely to be influenced by the opinions of their peers. The study tracked 1,500 students who were in or above 7th grade. Researchers concluded that by 9th grade the students who were parented harshly were more likely Read More »
The One-Liner That Will Get Your Kids To Clean The House During The Holidays
Posted in Parenting on December 23, 2016
Is your house a mess? Especially during the holidays? I tell my kids that Santa doesn't come to a cluttered house so they will frantically clean the week before Christmas. Alternative strategies from other savvy moms: Santa doesn't leave things for kids with messy rooms. I may have threatened to send Santa pics of their Read More »
6 Parenting Mistakes With Consequences Children Face As Adults
Posted in Parenting on December 23, 2016
Never allowing them to fail A child that is never allowed to fail can become an extremely anxious adult. Our children are precious to us -- of course we don't enjoy watching them fail. It is tough. It is difficult. We feel terrible whenever something goes wrong for them. Some parents try to teach their Read More »
Soon, My Life Will End Early & I Selfishly Want To Change Yours
Posted in Parenting on December 14, 2016
I’m just 28 years old, but my health has been rapidly declining. My doctor told me I only have a few more months. I have finished planning my funeral. Down to the exact perfume I will be wearing. The first time we met, he said, “If only we could have made the diagnosis sooner.” I watched Read More »
15 Ways To Teach Your Daughter Self-Esteem
Posted in Parenting, Teaching on December 13, 2016
Does your daughter seem to hate herself? Does she think the world would be a better place without her? Your daughter may be adorable, smart, and all around amazing. But sometimes she just can't see it in herself. We have all struggled with self-worth and self-esteem issues. Sometimes our past struggles make it easier to "teach" self-esteem. Read More »
