Good sibling relationship

Do your children have a good sibling relationship? Or are they more likely to fight than enjoy each other’s company

Tips for family strengthen

Just like with any relationship, building a positive relationship between parent and child is one that requires work and effort to make it strong and successful. Parenting is a tough job, and maintaining close relationships and open communications helps to ensure parents and their children stay connected through all ages of their upbringing. Here are 10 simple tips for enhancing the bond between parent and child.

Father son relationship

The father-son relationship can be complex. Fathers and sons with widely different interests can find it hard to relate to one another. Sometimes dads and sons feel competitive against one another. Sometimes their male tendencies to not communicate feelings are compounded as both want a better relationship but neither one quite knows how to go about it.

Father Daughter Relationship

Fathers, be good to your daughtersDaughters will love like you do~ “Daughters,” by John Mayer

We hear a lot about the importance of male role models in a boy’s life. It is indeed important. But what’s often missing from the conversation is the importance of fathers in a daughter’s life as well.

Time Management for kids

Time Management for Kids

Here are some ideas to help your children figure out how to make the best choices and get things done, while still having time to be kids. Anne O’Connor

Kids learn how to fit it all in by watching their parents.

John Severson has the kind of super-charged kids that make you marvel: his high school junior juggles music, cross-country skiing, debate, and a job while fitting in homework for his advanced-placement courses and time with friends. John’s other son checks his planner to see if he should be at soccer or scouts, whether he should be studying, or if he’s free to just hang out. He’s 13 years old, but he’s on top of his schedule.

Most kids like these aren’t just born that way. As kids finish up the summer day-camp circuit and head back to school, parents like Severson are gearing up to help their children balance the stresses of homework and music, drama and sports, volunteering, church activities — and whatever free time they can find.

Grandparents attachment with grandchildren

The teenage life is hard. Kids are going through a lot of emotional and physical changes. They need the stability of family to help them stay anchored. This includes grandparents.When kids are small, grandparents are like the best people ever. While parents have to be the disciplinarians, grandparents can be the ones who enjoy having fun with their grandchildren. It is fun to sit and talk or play games for hours on end at grandma’s house.

Activities (Dad with their toddlers)

Sometimes, dads need a little help in coming up with things they can do with their toddlers. But the time you spend bonding with your toddler can go a long way toward your relationship together.

Here are some ideas for games and activities dads can do with their toddlers.

Normal Stages of Human Development

Normal Stages of Human Development (Birth to 5 Years)

This page presents an overview of child development from birth to five years of age. It is important to keep in mind that the time frames presented are averages and some children may achieve various developmental milestones earlier or later than the average but still be within the normal range. This information is presented to help parents understand what to expect from their child. Any questions you may have about your child’s development should be shared with his or her doctor.

Positive Parenting

How you as a family can bond together and work through things, caring and supporting each other, even when the going gets tough, making the bonds and connections even stronger than before. Talking about things that are hard and how you are coping can be an eye-opener, sharing perspectives and solutions very empowering!Providing stability, order, schedule, routine and a firm foundation amidst uncertainty is a huge responsibility BUT also an immense opportunity to remain connected with each other.

Communication lays a solid and important foundational element and nature to the family relationships and unit. It strengthens it and deepens the bonds, connections, trust andintimacy you share. Making it a home of comfort, reassurance and shared love.After years of research, experts in child development and child psychology have come to agree that the ideal style for parenting is what is know as the Authoritative style. This is best depicted by a coach. In that role the parent guides and encourages a child to reach his or her true potential.

Parents guide by providing goals and limits that are appropriate to the age, ability and interest of the child.

Parents encourage through praise and celebration of accomplishments.

Parents affirm through a positive relationship that includes time to play and have fun as well as time to communicate and reflect.

Parents also provide training rules to promote healthy development, learn self-discipline and develop a healthy respect for themselves and others.

The information shared here is for parents who with the knowledge and tools necessary to become a parent/coach who can raise a child that can be a winner in life.

How to understand your children

Understanding your child is one of the most important things that you should learn as a parent. It is very helpful in becoming effective in guiding and nurturing your child as they grow and mature. You need to bear in mind that your child has a unique personality trait that remains consistent throughout life.One of the ways you can understand your child is by observing them as they sleep, eat, or play. Look for the consistent traits. Which activities do they like best? Is adjusting to changes easy for them or do they need time to become familiar with these things? These things are the normal characteristics of a child and your child may not be an exception.As much as possible, have time to talk to your children as this is crucial to gaining information and understanding. In the case of young children, they require less verbal language and more facial expression and body language in order to understand their thoughts and feelings. Asking them questions will allow them to share their feelings to you.