Evaluating and Teaching Context to Your Kids
Children need to learn that there is a time and a place for rules to be followed. We don’t throw ball inside, but can outside. Our last moral precept discussion …
Childwise
Learn all about On Becoming Childwise. Find out what it teaches and how the novel by Garry Ezzo helps parents raise their children in the best way.
Teach Kids “Why” (no “because I said so”)
The reason parents should not say “Because I said so” but should rather explain the “why” behind rules they give their kids. I think a right of passage for life …
Hey Parents! Moral Training Starts With You
If you want to raise your children to be good people, you need to demonstrate those qualities to your child. Last week, we talked about the moral precept of teaching …
Teach Kids What is Right, Not Just What is Wrong
Focus on teaching what is the right choice and not just always telling your child what is the wrong thing to do. If you got to an intersection and you …
Observe Other’s to Decide Your Parenting Strategies
When you observe those around you, you will see children and families you would like to emulate. These parents make great mentors! On Becoming Childwise gives some great advice in helping …
Teaching Children that Other People Count
Why we parents need to teach our children that other people count and tips for how to do so. Childwise Principle #6 in On Becoming Childwise is “Other People Count” (page 70). …
6 Major Transitions that Happen from Toddler to Tween
Find out what major transitions will happen between the time your child is a toddler and a tween. Written by Gary Ezzo. As I have been discussing Phase One of …