Posted on January 6, 2015
Happy New Year! A new year always comes with new goals, new resolutions, and the hope that we’ll DO better as parent. Sometimes doing better means we simply need to reevaluate our thoughts and feelings about the day-t0-day experiences we encounter. At Tools of Growth, we whole-heartedly believe in being mindful in all aspects of our lives. Mindful Parenting expert, Jon Kabat-Zinn, explains how you can practice mindfulness and can enhance your relationships, especially ones with your children. Take a…
Posted on December 29, 2014
(Guest Post by Carolyn West, This Talk Ain’t Cheap) I’d like to preface this by saying this was OUR experience only. I am not advocating for or against medications, just sharing what worked for my family. Tools of Growth is simply presenting one view on the subject matter. In October, the New York Times posted an article titled, A Natural Fix for A.D.H.D., by Richard A. Friedman. The article opened with this statement: ATTENTION deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now…
Posted on December 22, 2014
When was the last time you did something nice for someone else? A friend, a neighbor, or even a stranger? Do you remember how it felt? It feels amazing, doesn’t it? When we saw what the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department did to help give back to their community, it struck a chord with us. We wanted to share their good deeds and encourage others to do some of their own. We believe that giving is so much more satisfying…
Posted on January 19, 2015
“I’ve been lucky enough to be able to work part time so that I could dedicate more time and attention to raising my two beautiful kids. However, I now have to go back to work full time. As the day approaches, I am having such a hard time with this decision and the guilt is now getting the best of me. Help!” This is a common and big dilemma for parents and most of the time, it is unavoidable. The…
Posted on December 15, 2014
In the cultural urgency of keeping our kids busy and thereby enrolling them in every ‘in’ activity and sport, how many of us parents actually stop to observe what our kids are really good at? How can we uncover our children’s passions? Believe it or not, the three questions I asked myself when choosing activities for my kids were: 1. What’s healthy for them? 2. What will be the most fun? 3. How much will it cost? All three are…
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