Sexual abuse thrives on secrecy. We need to cut off its lifeline by educating ourselves and proactively taking measures to protect our children. Here are 6 things you can do to help protect your child from sexual abuse.
Category - Parenting essentials
These articles provide information on child development, why kids do what they do, common parenting questions, and mental health tips.
What is the Difference Between Praise and Encouragement?
Here we will explore the differences between praise and encouragement (with examples), the problems with praise, and the benefits of encouragement.
What You Can Do to Help Your Child Resist Peer Pressure
Here are some things Christian parents can do on a daily basis to give their children a strong foundation for fighting peer pressure.
How to Handle a Sensitive Preschooler
If you have a sensitive preschooler, you will need to arm yourself with the right information and skills in order to teach and train her how to cope in a non-sensitive world. Here we will give you those tools you need.
How to Discipline Six, Seven and Eight Year Olds
Our parenting skills and methods need to adjust as our kids age. Here you will learn effective ways to train and discipline your elementary aged child.
How to Discipline Three, Four and Five Year Olds
Preschoolers can be a tough bunch. Here you will learn effective ways to discipline 3, 4, and 5 years old
How to Discipline a Two Year Old
The "terrible twos" don't have to be so terrible! Most of your work during this developmental stage will be in the form of education and re-direction. You will learn that consistency is key and that "no" doesn't have to be the most-used word in your home.
4 Reasons Why Kids Misbehave
Parents who are looking for the reasons why their kids misbehave need to look no further than these 4 motivators of misbehavior.
How to Evaluate Family Dynamics
Ever wonder if your family dynamics are healthy? Here you will learn about a family therapist technique called "family mapping."
Helping Your Child Transition from a Crib to a Bed
It's time for a big boy bed! You may be wondering how you should approach this momentous event. Here we explore 7 tips to help you make the transition smooth and enjoyed by all.
Is My Child Ready for a Big Bed?
How do I know if it is time to say good-bye to the crib? Is he too young? In this article, we will answer your questions with a simple checklist to help making this important decision a little easier.
How to Help Your Child Identify Feelings – Tips for Parents
Did you know that you have the secret code that will help you better understand and manage your child's difficult feelings? It's YOU! You can use your own feelings as a way to connect to and empathize with strong emotions emitted by your child.
Help for Back-to-School Anxiety
Is the start of the school year filled with anxiety in your house? Try these five tips to help you and your child manage the back-to-school jitters and start off the year right.
How to Parent a Shy or Sensitive Child
If you have a shy or sensitive child, this article will give you and overview of what it means to be sensitive and how you can best parent such a child.
How to Help Your Toddler Sit Through a Church Service
Here are seven tips to help your toddler sit through a church service. Try them, they work!