Respect matters. It is a critical concept for children to understand and act upon. The first place they begin to learn about respect is in the home. They are expected to show respect to their parents from a young age, but the best way they learn how is through how their parents. Should parents respect …
Education is one parents’ top responsibilities in helping their children develop the skills necessary to be a successful adult in modern society. It should be the goal of every parent to have their child in school as much as possible. Sometimes, school absences cannot be avoided. In this case, a school absence excuse letter can …
Like most issues surrounding gifted children, if you want to develop an effective strategy for working with them it helps to understand the ways in which they are wired differently and the needs that result from those differences. So, how do you help a gifted child listen and follow directions? First, understand why they are …
Modern technology has brought with it great advances and unforeseen challenges. Among the most demanding of these challenges is the need to ensure our children know how to use the internet in a healthy and productive way. The question of whether parents should monitor their child’s internet usage is paramount in the process. Parents should …
The innate element of human nature to pursue our vision has lead to amazing progress and societal advancement. Parents help children learn how to follow that instinct, but they are sometimes unsure of when to loosen the reigns. When is a child ready to make their own decisions? A child is ready to make their …
Children go through changes over time that are be unpredictable. It can be hard to tell if are they are unhappy or just moody. However, if a child is unhappy they need their parents to be there for them and help if needed. Why may a child be unhappy? Kids can be unhappy sometimes just …