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3 Discipline Tips for Character – How to Discipline Kids without Criticism

Would 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 and I did. Today I’ll share how you can stop criticizing too, but first let’s look at why criticism is such a poor way to discipline. Discipline Tips for Parents – What’s Wrong with Criticism? Take yourself for example. Did your parents criticize you?

Primary topic: Parenting

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Discipline Tips for Parents ~ 3 Mistakes and 3 Solutions

Good 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 passes the report card across the desk, he whispers, “Teacher, it’s you.” Today I’ll share why child discipline is so important and the discipline formula you can use to build character.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Tips – My Child Acts Helpless

Could 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 person to stop. They’re making your child, weak, dependent, and helpless. Why Kids Act Helpless Your Sally wants to get out of chores. She whines loudly over and over, “It’s too much!

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Teaching Your Family Love and Respect with Love Notes

If 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 Biggest Parenting Mistake Ever! So many parents see the behavior they don't like. They want to train their kids to “be good.” They're trying to be good parents too. But they look for the bad. They find it and in a cranky voice they whine:

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Teaching Your Kids How to Make Friends

Is 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” and their role models. Speaking about role models, I remember teaching a new class of first graders. Everyone, except two little boys, was sitting tall in anticipation of story time.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

9 Parenting Tips for Building Character in Children

Are 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Tips – Helping Your Child Build Character and Overcome Pouting

Would 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 pouts. Pouting affects your feelings and stresses you on the inside. ‘Oh, no,’ you think. ‘I must make Joey happy.’ If the pouting continues, your mind, like a rubber band, can snap with anger. ‘He shouldn’t pout. He has no reason.’ You yell, “Joey, wipe that look off your face right now!

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 No-Cost Dating Ideas For Parents

If 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, ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Character Tips for Parents – How to Raise Respectful Kids Who Want to Succeed

Would 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 won't have to feel cranky or guilty again. Instead you'll create more success, more cooperation, and more respect in your home. But first I'll tell you about the power of positive influencing and a little girl named Carol. Influencing is your reaction to your child's behavior.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Tips for Building Character in Your Angry Kids

If 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. If your child’s a volcano, you’ve got work to do. When your child is calm, take time to discuss anger, its cause, and its solution. I know you’re wondering how. Before I tell you, grab a piece of paper and ask your child to draw a volcano at the top.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

How Discussions, Quotes, and Compliments Build Character in Kids

If 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 popular friends too much. Perhaps he steals candy, bullies younger kids, or cheats in school just to be liked. Calvin respects his friends more than himself. Discuss Self-Respect:

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Building Character in Kids ~ One Self-Esteem Mistake and Three Solutions

Are your children self-centered? Are you worried that their self-esteem is on the wrong track? Inside you'll lea 3 parenting tips for increasing self-esteem and decreasing selfishness. This Parenting Request Comes from a Valued Newsletter Subscriber: "Dear Jean, I would like to get some ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Tips for Children Who Say, “Nobody Likes Me”

When 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

When Parents Are Dictators: 2 Mistakes and One Big Solution

When 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 no emotion and his voice is rarely heard. He intimidates with silence. When he does speak, members listen.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Parents ~ This Method Teaches Your Kids to Respect Themselves!

Parents 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 magic. The key is choice. The choices we make will open or close the door to our self-respect. Here's what I mean. 1. Larry ate the last cookie and lied to keep out of trouble. 2. Thelma steals her friend's toy to feel happy.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

5 Rules for Teaching Your Kids Respect

If 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 next door. As a family, gather around the table to discuss it .The family meeting rules will help you. First Rule - Listen with Respect: You and your children must listen without interrupting.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Concentration ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Increasing Attention Span In Kids

Does 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Social Conscience: How to Use Moral Dilemmas Effectively with Kids

Parents, 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 problems occur. Here's an example of a dilemma to ask your kids: Pretend you saw your friend take money from his mom's purse without asking. He's buying candy for the both of you. Will you take the candy? Why or why not? Print these 4 letters unde eath each other ~ P L A Nr

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Reasons Kids Blame and How Parents Can Help Them

Why 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 kids live in the moment. They don't think about smoke screens. They think blaming will save them from: 1. Trouble because to them trouble is a disaster. 2. Punishment because they think punishment is unbearable. 3.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Motivation: 6 Parenting Tips for Motivating Kids to Achieve Goals

Motivation 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 give up. Don't walk away. Why Raising a Motivated Child is Crucial to an Enthusiastic Life

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Motivation: 10 No-Cost Rewards for Parents to Use that Motivate Kids

Parents, 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 want your kids to be materialistic or only do things if they get paid. Wouldn't it be nice if they did things for love?

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Parents, Teach These 3 Social Skills And Stop Worrying!"

Teach 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. n "Chris, 9, ordered his best friend to help him do his ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Parenting Tips –5 Key Questions to Ask Your Kids about Bullies

Parents, 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 counseling. “What's the problem?” I asked. Parents: “The teachers say he's a bully.” “What does he do?” Parents: “Like all kids, he acts tough. He calls kids names and gets in fights on the playground. He wins too. The tattletales tell on him.” “What's he like at home?”

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Character Building - 5 Ways To Help Your Child Tell The Truth

Is 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Parenting: 5 Ways to Stop Disrespect and Encourage Respect

To 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 to becoming a rude teen when you ask him to clean up his mess in the kitchen. “Why don't you do it?” he sneers. “It's your kitchen.”

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Character Tips for Parents ~ How to Turn Selfish Kids into Caring Kids

Selfishness, 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 your child was selfish. Did you tell him why he ate all the candy, took his little brother's toy, or whined when he wasn't first?

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Self Esteem Activity – Building Character With Bedtime Stories

Would 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Solutions for Beating Stress Not Kids

Parents 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 fuse. Keep your yelling to yourself. Be as rational as you can be. The Magic Question to Ask Yourself:rn‘What can I do to teach Joey a lesson and give myself some time to unwind?' Your Action Step:r

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Motivation – 10 Parenting Mistakes You Must Avoid with Your Kids

Motivation 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 lea 10 parenting mistakes you must avoid. 1. Praise Kids Only for Their Successes. Parents who praise kids only for their successes: - Create anxious perfectionistic kids - Discourage kids from trying unless they have a guarantee of success - Lessen kids' ability to handle setbacks 2. Give Vague Encouragement

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Child Discipline Tips – How to Discipline Kids without Arguments

What happens to discipline when your child argues with you? Does the discipline become a battle? Lea 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 betwee You and Your Kids: Arguing with kids is like a spinning top. It keeps spinning until you give up, tip over, and say, “Yes” when you want to say, “No.” Kids push arguments to senseless heights. Be rational when they’re not, otherwise your discipline will fail. They’ll win. Why?

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

How Parents Build Character in Kids with Heartfelt Words

To 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 to becoming a rude teen when you ask him to clean up his mess in the kitchen. “Why don't you do it?” he sneers. “It's your kitchen.”

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Tips – How to Build Character in Disrespectful Kids

How 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 tone and the words. Ask yourself, “Where did my child learn such disrespect?” If the answer is “me,” please don’t run away. Everyone understands how angry a parent can get. Let’s come up with ways to change your anger and model better behavior.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

5 Parenting Tips ~ When Bullies Call Your Child Names

Do 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, ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Self-Esteem ~ Chores For Pre-School Kids

Do 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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If Conflict Is Ruining Your Marriage, Try This Solution

Did 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 happened? When two people marry, conflict will occur. That’s normal. How that conflict is solved holds the key to your happiness.

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Tips ~ Using "Love Talk" With Your Partner

"Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation." - Oscar Wilde n 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Attention Parents! This Gratitude Formula Builds Character in Kids

Why 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Character Building ~ 5 Mistakes And 10 Parenting Affirmations For Helping With Homework

When 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Parents, Love, and the Master Key to Happiness

Could 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Building Character ~ 3 Parenting Tips For Handling Your Bossy Child

Does your older child boss your younger child? Are you worried about your younger child’s self-esteem? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for building character and handling bossiness. Childhood Humor: George bossed and teased his little sister every day. She screamed. She cried. She ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Tame Your Angry Child with This Power Tool!

Do 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. ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Marriage, Fights, and Mind Reading: 3 Magic Solutions

Does 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Families and Fights – 5 Tips for Staying Rational

Is 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

How Character Building Charts Turn Misbehaviors into Great Behaviors

Do 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. n Parenting Tips - Bribing vs. Training: n First, let's get one thing ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

3 Parenting Tips For Parents As Lovers

These 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Parenting ~ 11 Tips For Character And 2 Recipes For Selfishness

Inside 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

How Self-Esteem Affirmations Build Character In Your Kids

Is 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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By Jean TracyRecently published1 topic

Money, Parents, and Kids’ Character: How to Teach Discipline with Money

Are 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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Self-Esteem - 3 Parenting Tips For Increasing School Performance

Is 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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Parenting Tips ~ When Your Kids Are On Vacation and You're Not

Would 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 ...

Primary topic: Parenting

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