Posted on May 12, 2016
When I first started writing my book The “Perfect” Parent, I didn’t realize I was starting on a journey that would take me into such unexpected places. I was initially focused on the skills that parenting requires, but after I was approached by educators about providing training in schools, it became clear that everyone who deals with children must be trained with such tools to communicate effectively. When we initially look at teaching children the social and emotional skills they…
Posted on May 8, 2016
What is it that kids love most about mom? Is it her silly knock knock jokes? The way she tickles those little toes before bedtime? Whatever it is, today is YOUR day to know that you are loved and appreciated for all that you do. Happy Mother’s Day, Moms! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw6uwujZ0dA
Posted on May 6, 2016
Every time a baby is born, so is a mother. This Mother’s Day, thank the women who have loved, mentored, and mothered you; whether they are the ones who nurture their children here on earth, the ones who carry some if not all of their children in their hearts and the ones who yearn to conceive a child. Here’s to you.
Posted on April 25, 2016
In every single parenting talk or workshop, I say, “Your children will show you the way to communicate. Just listen and pay attention.” Here’s a great story from a TOG fan that exemplifies that: “My Vivaan is a very spirited boy. He wears his heart on his sleeve, but tends to have trouble listening to requests to wash hands for dinner, pee before leaving the house, get changed for school in the morning, and so on. He is always busy…
Posted on April 13, 2016
We are surrounded by mixed messages about money. Is it the lack of money that is the root of all evil or the love of money? When money is lacking, relationships suffer. Spouses bicker about expenditures and struggle to make ends meet. When money is in abundance, relationship may suffer, too. Long working hours and managing employees as well as finances can tax family life. As much as we love the comforts that money buys, we are often conflicted about…
“We’re excited that The ‘Perfect’ Parent is joining this year’s list of award-winning products,” says Julie Kertes, NAPPA General Manager.