Parenting tips to turn negative beliefs around based on case files Children with poor self-beliefs often have bombarded themselves for so long with a steady stream of derogatory messages. Their potential for success is greatly limited, because they don’t believe in their capabilities. Self-talk is a critical part of how children acquire beliefs about themselves. [...]

Rise of eating disorders in younger children and boys as well as teens; 14 eating disorders signs and advice for a dangerous trend every parent must know “An eating disorder? Impossible! She’s too young!” “Not my daughter!” “Boys can’t have eating disorders! That has to be the wrong diagnosis!” Disbelief is usually our first response [...]

Research-based steps to help kids learn crucial friendship-making skills to fit in, and be less-likely to be excluded and bullied   Friendship Matters Let’s face it, some kids just seem to make friends easily. They’re invited to all the birthday parties, attend the sleep-overs, are chosen first for teams, and are sought after as everyone’s friend. [...]

Parenting advice to help kids learn to self entertain and enjoy their own company! Do beware: a new trend shows our Micromanaged, Over-structured, “Plugged-In” Generation can’t stand boredom.   There is a concerning new trend with twenty-first century kids. Perhaps because they’re been programmed and scheduled and micromanaged and adult supervised, many seem to have a [...]

Parenting tips to help nurture self-esteem and positive attitudes in our children and teens If you could give your children a quality that would enhance their chances for leading successful, meaningful and fulfilling lives, what would it be? Though answers may seem endless, many experts say one of the greatest gifts would be instilling a [...]