The pathway forward towards happiness and authenticity is not determined by something outside ourselves. It's determined by our own thinking, our own inner process, our self perception.
So if our way forward feels blocked, it is blocked by the way we perceive ourselves, by our fears and how ... Views: 3987
I believe a parenting style that is consistent creates calm parents and well adjusted children, the perfect ingredients of a happy family.
As a parent educator and family counselor with many years experience in observing behavioral problems, it is apparent to me that many parents who struggle ... Views: 2836
Who is really in charge at your house?
It is so easy to feel like a failure as a parent and so hard to remember that the early years are unbelievably testing times for all parents. We will all fail over and over, especially if we have set impossible standards for ourselves. Sadly, it is ... Views: 1938
Children boost their self esteem through play.
While they play, children are developing an understanding of themselves and others, increasing their mastery and knowledge of their physical world, and learning to communicate with others. Play is essential to children's development by ... Views: 1866
Temper tantrums happen as your toddler develops more autonomy, and reaches out towards greater independence. Because he still lacks the emotional, verbal and mental skills at this stage in his development, he needs you to support him with clear, firm, consistent boundaries to help him learn to ... Views: 1858
Overprotective parents generally want to protect their children from harm, from hurt and pain, from unhappiness, bad experiences and rejection, from hurt feelings, failure and disappointments.
When you hear them explain it like that, it sounds admirable to begin with, but look closer and think ... Views: 19381
Spiritual Parenting helps your children to affirm their innate sense of truth.
The core of your child's being is his spirituality.
From here grows his sense of self esteem and the values and morals which bring his sense of belonging.
Spiritual Parenting allows you to nurture your child's ... Views: 2037
What is Self Respect?
It is to have pride and knowledge of one's own worth, to value one's self. To have due respect for oneself, one's character, and one's conduct.
With self respect we like ourselves because of who we are and not because of what we can or cannot do. Respect is earned, not ... Views: 2560