Self-esteem and self-confidence can easily be the victim of comparison to peers or others. It can be difficult for teens to feel successful or feel good about themselves when their environment pushes them to do otherwise. As a parent, you can help your teen develop a sense of their self-worth, rather than letting the people around them influence them. A teen who feels a … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Teen Develop a Sense of Self-Worth
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5 Ways You Control The World Around Your Children
Parents do everything to keep their children safe. Whether it's from bullying at school or handing your kids an ice cream cone on the way home once in a while, it's essential to do everything you can to foster a caring environment for your children. Just as you monitor your children's behavior, it’s important to be directly involved in their lives. Parental involvement is … [Read more...] about 5 Ways You Control The World Around Your Children
How to Teach Your Child the Value of Self-Discipline
Self-discipline can help a child to resist temptations that aren't healthy, endure the uncomfortable feeling associated with trying to achieve goals, and delay gratification. A child who learns self-discipline early on thanks his parents later. You may not hear it from their mouth, but you will see the success it brings. The best way to teach your child self-discipline is … [Read more...] about How to Teach Your Child the Value of Self-Discipline
How to Encourage Positive Behavior in Teenagers
Teens are complicated. They're moody, have impulsive tendencies, and constantly search for meaning. Many are also notorious for their lousy listening habits, which is just one of the many reasons why effective communication is so difficult. Everyone can agree that parenting is one of the most challenging jobs. There's no textbook or manual out there to make things … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Positive Behavior in Teenagers
A Positive Approach to Teaching Your Children Good Manners
Good manners are hard to teach. Children don't automatically learn them. And too often, parents attempt to teach good manners by punishing their children when they don't comply with directions or expectations. Some parents even go as far as to ignore their children. This approach, however, only serves to harm the relationship the child has with his parents. Besides, negative … [Read more...] about A Positive Approach to Teaching Your Children Good Manners