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- 9 Ways Parents Raise Open-Minded Kids - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from Jean TracyI interviewed a young child who told me his teacher tells the class all about her political views. Recently, the young student raised his hand and said, "But on the news this morning, I saw…” (He described an opposing scene that refuted the teacher’s point of view.) Immediately the teacher ...
Views: 679 - The Curious Child – How Parents Raise Kids Who Love to Learn - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2019 from Jean TracyThey creep toward toys, put objects in their mouths, pull on mom’s earrings. Everything is interesting to them. But they can lose it. I remember a frustrated second grade teacher asking me to observe 3 of her students. None of them would try. "I don’t know," was their only answer to the ...
Views: 639 - Parenting: 5 Ways to Stop Disrespect and Encourage Respect - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Jean TracyTo stop the disrespect you must build a strong backbone. Here are 5 strategies that will strengthen you, build character in your child, and get the respect you deserve. 1. Stay Calm When Your Johnny Is Insolent. Let's say your thirteen-year-old Johnny is changing from an easy-going child ...
Views: 1716 - How Parents Build Character in Kids with Heartfelt Words - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Jean TracyTo stop the disrespect you must build a strong backbone. Here are 5 strategies that will strengthen you, build character in your child, and get the respect you deserve. 1. Stay Calm When Your Johnny Is Insolent. Let's say your thirteen-year-old Johnny is changing from an easy-going child ...
Views: 1414 - When Parents Are Dictators: 2 Mistakes and One Big Solution - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Jean TracyWhen parents are dictators, the family culture becomes miserable. Today let's explore two different dictating styles and one big solution. Let's find out how to make your family culture even better. 1. The Silent Dictator He rules his family with no questions asked. His face somber shows ...
Views: 6063 - How Discussions, Quotes, and Compliments Build Character in Kids - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jean TracyIf quotes and compliments could help raise strong children with powerful characters, would you use them? If discussions about right and wrong boosted a peaceful conscience, would you hold them? Read on to find out how. How Character Weakens: Imagine a kid named Calvin respecting his ...
Views: 1552(5 votes) - Teaching Your Family Love and Respect with Love Notes - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Jean TracyIf you want your kids to love and respect you and each other too, keep reading. I can almost guarantee each member of your family will give and receive the love and respect each member craves. Your mission, if you choose to take it is, “Look for the good” in your kids. It CAN be done! The ...
Views: 2339(5 votes) - Parents ~ This Method Teaches Your Kids to Respect Themselves! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Jean TracyParents everywhere want their kids to respect themselves. If you're one of those parents, keep reading. In this article you'll find a method for teaching self-respect. Use it today. It works great in family meetings. The Key to Self-Respect There is a key to self-respect and it isn't ...
Views: 5834 - Motivation: 10 No-Cost Rewards for Parents to Use that Motivate Kids - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Jean TracyParents, are you being blackmailed? You are if you motivate your kids with money. Every time you want your kids to do their best or you ask for help, they want money. As your kids grow older, they'll want even more money. Giving money isn't the way to build great character. I know you don't ...
Views: 2007(1 vote) - Motivation: 6 Parenting Tips for Motivating Kids to Achieve Goals - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Jean TracyMotivation is your child's North Star. It's the guiding point your child can use to reach goals. Find out right now how to motivate your child with positive self-talk. “You can't make me!” shouted the young girl. Her mother looked down and walked away. If you have an unmotivated child, don't ...
Views: 2233(4 votes) - Motivation – 10 Parenting Mistakes You Must Avoid with Your Kids - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Jean TracyMotivation is difficult when your kids won't try. Some parents get so frustrated that they try unpleasant methods which crush motivation and discourage character. Inside you'll learn 10 parenting mistakes you must avoid. 1. Praise Kids Only for Their Successes. Parents who praise kids ...
Views: 1638(2 votes) - Parenting Tips –5 Key Questions to Ask Your Kids about Bullies - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Jean TracyParents, is your child the victim of a bully? Is he shamed, hit, or teased? Perhaps your kid is the bully. Either way you'll receive 5 parenting questions in this article you can ask your kids today. Parents Beliefs about Their Bully: I remember parents who brought their 9-year-old son for ...
Views: 1936(3 votes) - Social Conscience: How to Use Moral Dilemmas Effectively with Kids - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Jean TracyParents, if you'd like to discuss right and wrong with your kids, stay tuned because today well talk about the 4 Point Plan for using moral dilemmas with your kids. You'll be building character too. For our purposes a moral dilemma is a question to ask your kids to get them thinking before ...
Views: 3037(3 votes) - 3 Parenting Solutions for Beating Stress Not Kids - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Jean TracyParents are your kids stressful? Do they leave messes, fight with each other, or sass you? Try these 3 parenting solutions when your kids tempt you to explode. First Stressful Problem: When Joey leaves another mess from his daily snacks, don't pull your hair out. Don't blow up. Lengthen your ...
Views: 1647(3 votes) - 3 Reasons Kids Blame and How Parents Can Help Them - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Jean TracyWhy do kids blame others for their own mistakes? Don't they know that blaming brings trouble? Look inside to find out the benefits of blaming and what you can do to build character. Why Kids Blame: Blaming is a smoke screen. Sooner or later the smoke dies down and the blamer is caught. Most ...
Views: 2267 - Character Tips for Parents ~ How to Turn Selfish Kids into Caring Kids - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Jean TracySelfishness, like a small mirror, only sees the self. How can you help your child go beyond the mirror and see others? Parents of kids with great character know how. They ask 2 important questions. The questions boost moral reasoning. Before I tell you what they are, think back to a time when ...
Views: 1728(4 votes) - Character Tips for Parents – How to Raise Respectful Kids Who Want to Succeed - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Jean TracyWould you like to raise children with successful characters? Does your crankiness get in the way? If so, you're not alone; I've been cranky too. Look inside for 3 ways to help your kids want to succeed. Today I'll share the secret formula for raising respectful kids who want to succeed. You ...
Views: 1748(6 votes) - Child Discipline Tips – How to Discipline Kids without Arguments - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Jean TracyWhat happens to discipline when your child argues with you? Does the discipline become a battle? Learn 3 ways to model character and practice the winning formula for solving arguments. It’s time you get the respect you deserve. The Discipline Problem: Endless Arguing between You and Your ...
Views: 1530(4 votes) - 3 Discipline Tips for Character – How to Discipline Kids without Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Jean TracyWould you like 3 parenting tips on how to discipline without criticism? You can stop being your child’s critical judge and build character instead. Look inside to find out how. I’ve done my share of criticizing. It didn’t help me or my or build character in my children. I knew I had to stop ...
Views: 3409(12 votes) - Discipline Tips for Parents ~ 3 Mistakes and 3 Solutions - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Jean TracyGood discipline builds character in kids. Poor discipline does not. Notice the manipulation in the story below. Imagine your son returning his report card to his teacher saying, “My dad told me, ‘If these grades don’t improve, someone around here is going to get a spanking.’” And as he ...
Views: 1859(21 votes) - 5 Rules for Teaching Your Kids Respect - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Jean TracyIf you've been searching for a truly powerful way to get your kids to communicate with respect, now is the time to make it happen. Let the family meeting rules guide you. Look inside to find out how. Let’s pretend your kids, Jack and Jessica, bring up the problem Jack’s having with the bully ...
Views: 4533(4 votes) - If Conflict Is Ruining Your Marriage, Try This Solution - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Jean TracyDid you marry to love, honor, and cherish your partner? Is conflict ruining your vows? If so, look inside for a powerful yet simple solution. Of course, you want a successful marriage. You want your partner to love, honor, and cherish you. You promised the same to your partner. What ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips – How to Build Character in Disrespectful Kids - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Jean TracyHow do disrespectful kids become so mouthy? How do parents feel when a child insults them? Look inside to find out what you can do to change this kind of disrespect. Disrespect is like wearing muddy clothes. It’s sticky, nasty, and dirty. Like mud you don’t feel good until you clean up the ...
Views: 1414(4 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips – My Child Acts Helpless - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Jean TracyCould 3 parenting tips turn your “I-can’t” kid into an “I-can” child? You bet. Look inside for 3 parenting tips you can use today. Whose fault is it when your child acts helpless? If there’s a person who treats your child like a prince or princess and does too much for your child, tell that ...
Views: 2140(16 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips – Helping Your Child Build Character and Overcome Pouting - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Jean TracyWould you like some parenting tips when your child pouts with lips turned down and drooping eyes? Do you feel stressed, nervous, or angry with the pouting? Look inside for 3 ways to understand, help, and build character in your pouting child. I know how difficult it can be when your child ...
Views: 2076(5 votes) - Teaching Your Kids How to Make Friends - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Jean TracyIs your child lonely, sad, or angry? Would you like to teach your child how to make friends? If you don’t know how, I’ll share the secrets here. First you need to know that research tells us the average child spends 25 hours in front of the TV each week.TV characters become their “friends” ...
Views: 2380(6 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips for Building Character in Your Angry Kids - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Jean TracyIf 3 character tips could stop your angry child from exploding, would you use them? If so, look inside for 3 parenting ideas that are sure to help. Temper can be a volcano blazing out of control. It blows its top without thinking. It demands what it wants or else. There’s no room for reason. ...
Views: 1272(7 votes) - Tame Your Angry Child with This Power Tool! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Jean TracyDo you have an angry child? Does he growl like a pit-bull to get his way? Look inside for 5 parenting tips. They’ll give you a power tool for turning your angry kid into a rational child. To get what they want, kids learn to holler at an early age. Babies cry. Toddlers scream, bite, and kick. ...
Views: 1187(3 votes) - 5 Parenting Tips ~ When Bullies Call Your Child Names - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Jean TracyDo bullies call your child names? Does he come home crying? Look inside to find out how you can strengthen his character and deal with bullies. Bullies are always cowards at heart and may be credited with a pretty safe instinct in scenting their prey. – Anna Julia Cooper Let’s say your Weston, ...
Views: 1418(3 votes) - Families and Fights – 5 Tips for Staying Rational - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Jean TracyIs your family life peppered with upset? Are you falling into the tyrant trap? Look inside to find out how to stop finger-pointing and become a rational loving person. Successful marriages “Don’t smother each other. No one can grow in the shade.” Leo Buscaglia. Tyrants smother their spouse ...
Views: 1122(4 votes) - 9 Parenting Tips for Building Character in Children - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2009 from Jean TracyAre you unsure about your child’s character? Do you know how he really thinks and acts? If you’d like 9 fun parenting tips for building his character, look inside. The father of a second grader bragged, “Jesse received 100% on his math and spelling tests.” “Wonderful!” said his ...
Views: 1968(6 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips for Children Who Say, “Nobody Likes Me” - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Jean TracyWhen your child frowns and moans, “Nobody likes me,” Do you suffer too? Would you like 50 parenting tips for helping your child make friends? Let’s start with 3 social skill tips you can teach your child today. “The most terrible poverty is loneliness and the feeling of being unloved.” – Mother ...
Views: 9737(4 votes) - How to Raise Kids with Social Skills - 3 Easy Parenting Tips - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Jean TracyMany children don’t have a clue about social skills. They think bragging is the way to make friends. If this is a problem with your child, look inside to see how you can help and build character too. “I’ll talk about what I do if other kids ask me, but I don’t like to brag about it.” – Hunter ...
Views: 976(3 votes) - Marriage, Fights, and Mind Reading: 3 Magic Solutions - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jean TracyDoes mind reading cause fights in your marriage? Find out how one young couple handled their first spat. Then learn the 3 magic solutions for preventing both mind reading and fights in your marriage. Kids on Marriage 7-year-old Will answered this question, “Is it better to be married or ...
Views: 1183(2 votes) - Parents in Love: How to Model a Loving Marriage for Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2009 from Jean TracyMarriage and parenting require modeling listening skills. When your partner speaks, do you listen, interrupt, or walk away? What do your children see? Look inside to find out what one successful couple did. Ed and Marilyn, married over 25 years, meet my husband, Jim, and me at a fancy ...
Views: 938(3 votes) - Parents, Love, and the Master Key to Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Jean TracyCould your marriage use a boost? If you could unlock the door to happiness, would you? Would your children be happier if you were too? Inside you’ll discover one simple master key to becoming parents in love. Because of busy lives, the demands of children, and little time for each other, is ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Resolve to Become Parents in Love with Two Simple Secrets - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2009 from Jean TracyWould you like a loving and lasting marriage? Do friendship, love-making, and a life filled with meaning appeal to you? If so, read how one couple I interviewed grew in their marriage with two special secrets that you can use too. Bob and Nina, married 23 years, still look at each other with ...
Views: 872(3 votes) - Needed! Parents to Teach Children How to Save Money - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Jean TracyDoes money burn a hole in your pocket? If you don’t want money to burn a hole in your child’s pocket, there are things you can do. Inside you’ll find parenting tips teaching your child to become a saver and build character too. Why not teach your children to follow the money - ...
Views: 900(3 votes) - Money, Parents, and Character: Avoid These 10 Mistakes! - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Jean TracyWhat do money and character have in common? More than we first think. If you could teach your children about money, how would you do it? Look inside to find out how to build character in your kids without making 10 mistakes about money. It’s been said money doesn’t buy happiness. If you teach ...
Views: 896(2 votes) - Money, Parents, and Kids’ Character: How to Teach Discipline with Money - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Jean TracyAre you your child’s credit card? Does your child beg for money before paying off what he owes you? Inside you’ll find how to stop being a credit card and start teaching your child discipline about money. How many times have you asked, “Do you think I’m made of money?” only to reach deep in ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Parenting ~ 11 Tips For Character And 2 Recipes For Selfishness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Jean TracyInside you'll find 11 parenting tips for raising children with character and 2 recipes for selfishness. Find out how your moral compass is the gateway to a better character and a happier life. First Selfish Recipe: None of us want our children to grow up selfish. Yet some parents try to better ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - Attention Parents! This Gratitude Formula Builds Character in Kids - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Jean TracyWhy is it so hard to teach children to be loving and grateful? Is there a Gratitude Formula that increases love and character in kids? Yes, you'll find it inside along with 5 ways to teach it to your kids. Joseph Stalin said, "Gratitude is a sickness suffered by dogs." If you agree, read no ...
Views: 1354(3 votes) - Parents, Teach These 3 Social Skills And Stop Worrying!" - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Jean TracyTeach these 3 simple social skills to your child and stop worrying whether kids like him. Most kids say or do things that turn other kids off. This doesn't have to be your child when he learns the social skills you are about to teach him. "Chris, 9, ordered his best friend to help him do his ...
Views: 2072(2 votes) - Parents in Love - 3 Ways Parents Create a Family Team - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your marriage at odds with your parenting? Do you tell your children one thing while your spouse disagrees? Inside you'll find 3 ways to create a family team. "They say it takes a village to raise a child. That may be the case, but the truth is that it takes a lot of solid, stable marriages ...
Views: 946(3 votes) - 3 No-Cost Dating Ideas For Parents - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Jean TracyIf you and your partner are caught up with your children and not with each other, it's time to step back and ask, "How can we ignite our relationship?" Inside you'll find 3 no-cost dates to help spark your love and make it sizzle. First Dating Idea ~ "Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, ...
Views: 1101(10 votes) - Parents in Love ~ 5 Reasons For Handling Mistakes With Love - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Jean TracyDo your kids see you and your partner attacking each other? Do either you or your partner have to be right? Inside you'll find 5 ways true love helps when you admit when you're wrong. To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you're wrong admit it; Whenever you're ...
Views: 994(2 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips ~ Using "Love Talk" With Your Partner - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Jean Tracy"Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation." - Oscar Wilde Whether it was a long time ago or recently, you promised to love, honor, and cherish your spouse. That includes the way you talk with each other. Perhaps you've slipped into ...
Views: 1354(4 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips For Parents As Lovers - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Jean TracyThese 3 parenting tips help you and your partner say, "I'm with you. I'm walking beside you. I love you." If you practice the tips below, your children will be building character by watching and learning from you. Inside you will be given suggestions for practicing the tips too. "Why would a ...
Views: 1099(4 votes) - Parenting Tips ~ When Your Kids Are On Vacation and You're Not - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Jean TracyWould you like parenting tips when your kids are on vacation and you're not? Inside you'll find some fun ideas to bond with your kids and build character too. A few days ago I received a phone call from a child I didn't know. "Mom, can I go out and play?" The child sounded about 8 or 9. "You ...
Views: 1020(2 votes) - How Character Building Charts Turn Misbehaviors into Great Behaviors - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Jean TracyDo you have a child who groans, gripes, and grumbles, doesn't listen, or has ADD? Inside are parenting tips for creating character building charts. They help turn misbehaviors into great behaviors and build character too. Parenting Tips - Bribing vs. Training: First, let's get one thing ...
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