No. 1: Wait until your grump is in a good mood to talk to them about their grumpiness.
It’s not uncommon for the holiday season to be a complex mixture of sweet and salty flavors. But ultimately, it’s all about love.
Standard time resumes today (Nov. 6). Get ready for night to fall before you leave the office.
The struggle to maintain our elders’ dignity, independence and well-being is the goal of positive aging.
Coaches, ministers, teachers, neighbors or relatives can assume this very important role in a young person’s life.
What splitting couples can do to make the transition more comfortable for their kids.
Team sports foster the skills children will need as adults: hard work, discipline, team work, ability to take direction, desire to excel, single-minded focus, the ability to let others shine, and grit when the going gets rough.
Rewarding positive behavior, whenever it appears, can be a very powerful tool for encouraging cooperation.
In a world where aggression is on the rise, we need to cultivate peace and harmony — now more than ever.
If your children grow into mature, responsible, independent adults, you’ll know did the “right thing.”
It’s important to nourish a healthy attitude toward learning rather than simply reward performance.
Your truculent teen may give you endless grief now. But someday, when they’re adults, they’ll thank you.
“Disrupt Yourself,” by Katie Malachuk, presents ways to notice what’s causing us anxiety instead of reaching for balms like alcohol or our cell phones.
Don’t make a big deal over grades. Instead, encourage out-of-classroom activities and remember, learning is supposed to be fun.
Our children closely observe how we respond to our aging parents’ needs. Our choices become their model for how to take care of us when we reach our golden years.
Don’t expect miracles — it can be rough going for some time. Get professional help if you need it.
Unfortunately, painful life experiences are inevitable. But they help us develop and mature, and teach us compassion for others.
Recording your daily thoughts and experiences can help you later see how you’ve developed and changed.
Today’s parents have given their kids more power and control than previous generations. But there needs to be firm, consistent limits.
To truly enjoy a family getaway, tone down your expectations. Everything won’t be picture-perfect.
