Monthly Archives: February 2012

Parents, Teach Your Child to Make Work Fun

We’re right smack-dab in the middle of the winter parenting doldrums. Your kids are sick and tired of homework every night. School’s really getting boring. One more poor effort from your child might just be the last straw. And the … Continue reading

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How Do I Mix Parental Love with Authority? Make it Legitimate

Valentine’s Day gave us a great opportunity to love our children to the hilt. Now that all the candy’s gone and the roses have faded, how do parents stay connected to their child’s heart and at the same time wear … Continue reading

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Parents: Use Valentine’s Day to Launch Love-Skills Training

To love and be loved—is there anything more important? Must be a big deal, because this year adults will spend a whopping 17.6 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day to celebrate their love for one another (National Retail Federation estimate). What … Continue reading

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Cupid Prepares Parents for Valentine’s Day

Have you been hearing wings fluttering around you recently? Is Cupid reminding you to make sure Valentine’s Day is really special for your loved one? If you listen closely, you’ll hear his message especially for parents: “Teach your child matters … Continue reading

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