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- Character Building ~ 3 Parenting Tips for Handling Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Jean TracyDo your kids long to fit in with the crowd? Are you worried they’ll do the wrong thing just to be liked? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help them make good choices and become people of character. Peer Pressure Quote: “There’s one advantage to being 102. There’s no peer pressure.” – ...
Views: 940(2 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: 2240(16 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: 1959(21 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: 1175(10 votes) - 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: 1664(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: 2439(5 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: 1385(7 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: 3511(12 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: 2051(6 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: 942(3 votes) - 5 Parenting Tips For Young Kids In Trouble - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your sweet child getting in trouble? Do you worry about the kids he plays with? Inside you’ll find 5 parenting tips for helping kids stay out of trouble. Childhood Wisdom and Big Trouble: A 10-year-old boy named Joe and his 8-year-old brother, Danny, fought like cats and dogs. The older boy ...
Views: 794(4 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: 1636(4 votes) - Concentration ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Increasing Attention Span In Kids - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Jean TracyDoes your young child lack concentration power? Would you like to increase your child’s attention span? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help your child focus, learn, and become a better thinker too. Parenting Request from Hina, a Valued Newsletter Subscriber: Hina is both a mother and a ...
Views: 4130(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: 1448(2 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: 1259(2 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: 1324(2 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: 2171(5 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: 1009(3 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: 9808(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: 1171(4 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: 1430(4 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: 1509(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: 1851(6 votes) - 3 Parenting Tips For Staying In Love - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Jean TracyDo you have enough time with your spouse? Do you focus too much attention on your children? Would you like to keep your marriage and your family strong? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for staying in love. Childhood Wisdom: Art Linkletter’s TV program “Kids Say the Darndest Things!” filled ...
Views: 788(4 votes) - 4 Parenting Tips For Understanding A Temper Tantrum Child - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Jean TracyAre you worried about your child’s behavior? What can you do when you’ve tried everything? Inside you’ll find some tips to boost your parenting skills with difficult children. Discipline Quote: “Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.” ...
Views: 835(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: 1486(3 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: 4633(4 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: 1422(3 votes) - Build Self-Esteem With These 10 Chores For Your Children - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Jean TracyDo you wonder how self-esteem and chores fit together? Do your children play outside, watch TV, or play computer games while you do their tasks? Look inside to learn how giving children a list of chores builds their self-esteem. Childhood Wisdom: Amy’s mom was going to clean the car she ...
Views: 1095(3 votes) - Character Building - 5 Ways To Help Your Child Tell The Truth - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your child telling fibs? Would you like 5 parenting tips to help her tell the truth? Inside you'll find five suggestions you can use. Quote on Truthfulness: "What people say, what people do, and what they say they do are entirely different things." - Margaret Meade Parents, if you have a ...
Views: 1919(4 votes) - Character Building ~ 5 Mistakes And 10 Parenting Affirmations For Helping With Homework - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Jean TracyWhen you try to help your child with homework, does he pout? Do you get mad? Do you regret what you say? Inside you’ll find 5 mistakes and 10 parenting affirmations to motivate your child and build character too. Character Building Quote: “It is easier and wiser to raise a happy, healthy child ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - 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: 1822(4 votes) - Goal Setting for Kids – 1 Parenting Tip and 1 Strategy That Help Kids Accomplish Their Goals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2007 from Jean TracyGoal setting with pictures fit together like laughter and fun. Both end with feelings of joy and contentment. Yet many grown-ups don’t experience this. They fail to turn their dreams into goals. Don’t let this become your child’s fate. Childhood is the best time to teach your child the tools for ...
Views: 957(3 votes) - Goal-Setting for Kids ~ 3 Parenting Tips for Building a Champion Character - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2007 from Jean TracyGoal-Setting is the bridge to success. Success builds character. Inside you’ll find the bridge for seeing, sensing, and saying goals. Use this bridge to help your child build a champion character. Parenting Advice for Goal-Setting: "Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from ...
Views: 777(3 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 ...
Views: 1189(4 votes) - How Self-Esteem Affirmations Build Character In Your Kids - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2007 from Jean TracyIs your child’s self-esteem low? Are other kids’ opinions of him more important than his own? Is he afraid to try new things? Inside you’ll find my personal story and how self-esteem affirmations can build character in your child. How Lack of Confidence Fractured My Ribs: I started skiing in ...
Views: 1137(2 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: 1044(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: 971(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: 1118(2 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: 975(3 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: 1090(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: 1149(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: 1026(3 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: 1060(2 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: 2146(2 votes) - Self Esteem Activity – Building Character With Bedtime Stories - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Jean TracyWould you like a fun way to build self esteem, mind power, and character? Inside you’ll discover how bedtime stories create mind power, self esteem and character. Why not give this self esteem gift to your child every night? I remember my mother telling me, “Jeanie, you can do anything you put ...
Views: 1833(2 votes) - Self Esteem ~ Building Character With 9 Positive Directions - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Jean TracyDo you ever regret nagging your children? Do you feel guilty afterwards? Inside you'll discover the secret to positive parenting and getting your kids to cooperate. A young mother yelled at her son, Sammy, "Don't tease your sister. It's becoming a bad habit." "No it isn't," replied, Sammy. ...
Views: 832(2 votes) - Self-Esteem - 3 Parenting Tips For Increasing School Performance - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Jean TracyIs your child’s self-esteem spiraling downward because of grades? Do you feel helpless? Inside find out how being a detective can help you. Self- Esteem and Childhood Wisdom: A father asked his son, “How do you like going to school?” His son answered, “Going to school is fine. Coming home is ...
Views: 1115(2 votes) - Self-Esteem ~ Chores For Pre-School Kids - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Jean TracyDo your children care for themselves according to their age and abilities? Would you like to boost their self-esteem and character? Inside you’ll find age-appropriate chores that instill the “I can do it myself” attitude. Childhood Wisdom: “When Heidi was 5 her mother decided to give her $1 a ...
Views: 1503(2 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. ...
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