Posts Tagged ‘family

Kids need alone time!

18, Apr 2011

….unstructured, unplanned, unorganized alone time…to relax, to daydream, to just plain think…. Too often we overschedule kids into activities without thinking about the added stresses this may create. Somehow we got the notion that WE are responsible for our kids’ happiness. So we give kids videos, babysitters, classes, sports, i-gadgets, computers, field trips or some […]

Speaking is the most powerful way in which we influence children and their behavior. Words have strong meanings to children. They take our words literally. Words are fleeting, yet the damage they inflict can often be irreparable, while the benefits they produce can be permanent. Imagine speaking the words your kids understand and getting the […]

Having one large, centrally located family calendar is important for many reasons: • it recognizes the importance of the individual while fostering a sense of belonging to the family unit • it teaches organizational skills • it helps develop empathy for others’ needs • it allows everyone to “see” the passage of time You may […]


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