Tag Archives: kids

Maintenance Keeps Relationships and A '67 Corvette Running

httpv://youtu.be/bKRanaUHYIk If you want your relationships to thrive, make sure you are maintaining them.  Maintenance is an essential part of Authoritative Parenting.  Here are five tips to maintain your relationship with your kids so it purrs as sweetly as the … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Love Extravagantly While Disciplining Children

In this season of love, I encourage you to love your children extravagantly. By that, I don’t just mean being generous in giving gifts, words, time, acts, or cuddles as you are able. I mean love extravagantly with your commitment … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Permissive Parenting – Code For “Bad Parenting”?

Permissive Parenting is described as being emotionally connected to a child but not providing clear structure and boundaries. Boundaries are viewed as supportive, even essential, to a child’s development and self-regulation. On the continuum of parenting styles, it takes a … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Authoritative Parenting – Success With Authoritative Parenting

Authoritative Parenting is one of three parenting styles identified by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind from her 1960s research on preschool-age children and their families. This parenting style has clear behavioral expectations and boundaries, considers a child’s emotional needs, and communicates … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Welcome The New Year By Clearing Out Clutter

Some families felt an economic pinch this year and are wondering if the New Year will be any better.  I am so grateful that I experienced growth in 2012 in my business, closer relationships, fun adventures, all with surprising life … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

No Gift Like The Present

After Friday’s events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, my children seem a little sweeter.  A little squabble among siblings over a candy cane is endearing compared to the violent events that just occurred.  Many people are grieving, not … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Interview with Mark Romero at Parenting 2.0

httpv://youtu.be/jjw32l_sxlo Everyone I met at the Parenting 2.0 International Summit “P20 Talks” is amazing! I was happy to see that one of the presenters was Mark Romero since his work is so progressive.  Do you think music can improve relationships … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Understanding That Grown Ups Fall Short, Too

My husband was purchasing a birthday gift for our son’s friend and asked for a gift receipt.  He asked three times, but the cashier neglected to provide one.  He directed my husband to customer service because he could not provide … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Acknowledge and Thank Dads for Father's Day

Father’s Day always has me stumped.  What can I get for a man who prides himself on providing for his family?  There is something that a father wants but often doesn’t receive:  acknowledgement. It’s not that the people in his … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Financial Freedom Tips for Parents

httpv://youtu.be/fm5958PM2sc Are you stressed and worrying about money?  Most parents are, and it’s affecting their ability to be fully present for their kids.  Sherlyn Pang Luedtke offers 3 tips for financial freedom and a scholarship to T. Harv Eker’s internationally-acclaimed … Continue reading

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment