Being able to develop a strong bond with your child is important. The sooner you do, the better it is for their well being. The question is how do you...
Often times the values we have don't necessarily show in our everyday actions. This can make teaching and passing down values to our children very difficult. As parents, we may...
Children do what parents do, not necessarily what parents tell them to do. How are your actions shaping the life of your children? Tune in to this podcast to learn...
Studies show that we are happiest when we are present, no matter what we are doing. So, how are our family and our relationships affected in the age of constant...
In this week's podcast our hosts, along with Dr. Alicia La Hoz and our guest, Bill Ferrell, discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the varying generational parenting...
When a child’s curiosity is cultivated, they thrive. Don’t undermine a child’s capacity to understand. Often when they understand the reason behind something, they will happily comply. A story can...
Parents appeal to the progress of your children. Highlight the progress the child is making as a motivator to grow, and to demonstrate perseverance, patience, diligence, and compassion, i.e. character...
You cannot appeal to a child's logic when they are overly emotional. You cannot change another’s heart, but you can control your own thoughts and behavior. When you are in...
Rewards just motivate people to get rewards. Bribing needs to escalate to maintain efficacy and will produce an attitude of entitlement. External motivation isn’t entirely bad, but children should be...
When we employ discipline tactics that counter our children’s motivation and passion, it can lead to frustration and exhaustion. When asking our children to do something, there are three questions...
It is difficult to do something if our heart isn’t in it. Once our passion is activated, we find value in experiences and enjoy them thoroughly. Adolescent years are the...
Parenting isn't an exact science. Sometimes we shine and sometimes not so much. It's ok. Join our panel discussion this week with James Breakwell for tips on how to recover...