Why we must nurture children’s hearts as well as minds: 7 ways to teach kids strong, ethical behavior and character in a decade of moral erosion This might as well go down in history as the “Decade of Moral Erosion.” Wall Street so-called “leaders,” politicians, celebrities, and even the clergy and their parade of unethical [...]

“Big Brat Factor” Cures: 6 strategies to “unspoil” a child. Parenting strategies I shared on the Today Show Hidden Dangers of Raising Spoiled Kids Of course we love our kids and want the best for them. We hate to let them down and don’t want to see them unhappy even for a nano-second. And we [...]

The family is the first school of virtue, make sure you’re schooling your child in the lessons of character. Here are 36 simple and proven practices that boost a child’s character. If you want to enhance your children’s moral development, choose one a month or a few for the year and commit to adopting them into [...]

Children are hard-wired for empathy, but unless it is nurtured the trait may lie dormant. Parenting advice based on research that nurture our children’s capacity to feel for others One Experience Can Mobilize Heart Several years ago, our youngest son brought a note homefrom his teacher asking for parent volunteers to chaperone a class field [...]

The unique challenges and the solutions for parenting today’s digital kids REALITY CHECK: Reports reveal new concerns about today’s “plugged-in” kids and how technology may rob them of face-to-face interaction, jeopardize empathy, social skills and communication development as well as crucial family time.  Let’s face it, technology is transforming our kids’ lives. Digital media is [...]