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Aug 11, 20184 min read

Negative Attitudes

Question I often overhear my two daughters criticizing other people. I think they're picking it up from other kids at school, but I want...

Aug 1, 20182 min read

The Ice Cream Lady

“When I grow up, I’m going to be an ice cream lady.” My four year-old daughter’s words caught me off guard. “You want to do what?” I...

Jan 24, 20172 min read

Developing Perseverance in Kids

Question Our eight-year-old son gets discouraged very easily gives up. He won’t stay at a task long enough to learn how to do it. ...

Jul 12, 20152 min read

Encouraging Your Children

Question My spouse recently told me that I’m overly negative, critical and discouraging parent. I know that it’s easier for me to...

Aug 11, 20143 min read

Overwhelmed Parenting

Question I am a single mother due to a marriage filled with domestic violence. I am raising three children, ages 6, 5, and 3, on my own....

Feb 23, 20133 min read

Adult Children

Question Nobody warned me how tough it would be to be a parent to young adults. My one concern is with my eldest. Right now he's just...

Oct 5, 20114 min read

7 Keys to Building Strong Families: Key #4 Cultivating an Encouraging Environment

When I was a little boy I spent many a Saturday morning watching cowboy shows where I would frequently hear Roy Rogers or Gene Autry sing...

Jul 24, 20112 min read

Preparing Children for Success

Question It seems like every week we hear of some new “can’t fail” program to help our kids become smarter and better prepared to be...