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Advice for Getting Kids To Read
Out of all the types of media available for adults and children alike, there is still nothing out there that can even come close in comparison to the value of reading books. Books are still the greatest source available for facts as well as creative and imaginative...
Why You Should Try Gardening With Your Kids This Summer
One of the biggest worries for parents, while their children are out of school, is that they won’t do anything productive with their time. They fear that their kids will waste time on video games and social media, or getting into trouble. Perhaps what they really need...
Tips for Teaching A Child To Apologize
It can be difficult to teach a child how to apologize. Many kids are not very good at saying that they are sorry, and the reason for this is they might not yet understand the concept of it. The following are some strategies that you can use to try and teach them how...
How To Cope With Pet Peeves
Pet peeves. Each one can be considered innocuous on the surface, hardly getting a second glance by some people. Yet, by others, the same act can be enough to stir some intense reactions. Everybody has at least one pet peeve. Below is some advice on how to manage these...
Teaching Children How To Have A Positive Work Ethic
Even from a young age, working for what we receive is a crucial part of a child’s life. From the second they walk through the doors of their nursery or kindergarten, the importance of getting work done is impressed upon them. Then, as they continue to progress through...
Handling Nightmares After a Traumatic Experience
Following a traumatic experience, it may be difficult to get a decent night's sleep as distressing thoughts, and intrusive images that have yet to be processed can keep the mind on high alert throughout both the day and night. There are several ways to help reduce the...
How To Reduce Stress and Anger
Stress and anger can seem impossible to deal with when they are present. People often have a hard time coming up with solutions while they are in the midst of that emotional turmoil. The best solution is to be armed with strategies before stress and anger even occur...
How Parents Should React When Children Disappoint Them
There is nothing more devastating for a child than feeling inadequate in the eyes of their parents. As parents, we try to stand behind our children, cheering their efforts and hiding our frustrations. Although there are sometimes when being disappointed in your...
Conflict In The Workplace
Even in the wake of the global pandemic, workplace conflict is a major source of stress, and it is important for employers to take an active stance and help employees develop respect for each other. Especially in today's difficult economic times, the workplace (even a...
Advice for Dealing With A Breakup
What can you do to comfort yourself when dealing with the breakup of a relationship? Almost everyone has to deal with breaking up at one time or another, and it is never easy. Many times when we break up, we lose our best friend - in fact, sometimes it’s a friendship...