When I was younger, I went out to play but since I was the first one there, I was bored and decided to go to a friend’s house. I didn’t tell my family where I was going because I had
4 Simple Tips on How Not to Yell at a Child
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Valentine’s Day tends to be quite the event in elementary and middle school. Students tend to be filled with excitement around this time because they’re waiting to see who will give them a Valentine’s Day treat or card. The issue
How to Discipline a Stubborn Child
Being stubborn isn’t always a negative thing. Many people, including myself and my eldest son have a streak of stubbornness in us. It’s all in how that attitude is used. For example, when I feel like something is unjust, I
3 Quick Ways to Deal with a Child’s Negative Attitude
Do you have a child who constantly sees the negative in everything, including positive situations? Does this make others not like your child or turn away from them? Does this make them even more miserable? Do they complain about everything?
How to Discipline a Child Who Keeps Getting in Trouble at School
From talking in class when they should be working, to name-calling and fist-fighting, children act out for various reasons. Most children don’t want to misbehave in school. They do it because they have big emotions and they don’t know how
4 Ways to Discipline to a Child Who Won’t Listen
Have you used or “teacher voice” or your “parent voice” and your kids still refuse to listen to you? Does it feel like the more you try to get your kids to listen, the more they turn away? The more
How to Teach Goal-Setting to Kids
Teaching goal-setting to kids is important to me because when I first moved to Canada, I struggled with low self-esteem. I felt like I couldn’t do anything. My teachers didn’t understand me and my home life was rough. Achieving wasn’t
4 Steps for Setting New Year’s Goals and Intentions
Four steps for setting New Year’s goals and intentions: reflect, focus on the why, choose your goal, and be methodical.
4 Simple Ways to Teach Children About the Meaning of Christmas
Four simple ways to teach children about the meaning of Christmas: understand Christmas, learn through music, have a meaningful Christmas, and give a gift.
How do You Make Writing Exciting for Kids in December?
Three ways to make writing exciting for kids in December: write creatively, focus on community and create friendship cards.