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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...
How To Get Your Kids To Talk To You
Raising kids is hard work sometimes. There’s just no question about it. And one of the things that is most difficult is getting your kids to open up and talk to you as they get older. There are some things you can do to help, though, if you’re willing. The first and...
Being The Best Parent For Your Child
It’s natural for a parent to want to give everything to their children. The bond between parent and child is incredible, and the feeling of love a parent has is immense. Because of the desire to give their all to the role of mom or dad, many parents are unsure of what...
Explaining Divorce To Children
Divorce is nearly always a traumatic event. When children are involved, the dissolution of a marriage is especially difficult. How you tell your children about the impending divorce is critical in their ability to adjust to the dramatic change about to occur in their...
How To Raise Responsible Kids
Every parent dreams of having kids that are trustworthy, conscientious, and willing to take accountability for their actions. Unfortunately, kids aren't born knowing how to be responsible – they must be taught. Children who don't learn to be accountable for their...