Restorative parenting: Children thrive off proactive dialogue | Living | CentreDaily.com: Parenting within a restorative framework is a proactive approach, rather than reactive. Examples of interactions that fit this style include:
• Spending time together: Ten minutes, twice each day with each child makes a difference. Be fully present and focused on what interests the child. One dad, upon arrival home from work, chose to trade jokes with his kids rather than immediately sitting down with the newspaper.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Strength-based parenting can help children deal with stress, study says - HeraldTimesOnline: Living
Strength-based parenting can help children deal with stress, study says - HeraldTimesOnline: Living: Strength-based parenting could be one of the keys to helping children better cope with stress and become more resilient, according to a recent study published in the journal Psychology.
The study, out of the University of Melbourne, looked at how strength-based parenting can help children learn to deal with the stress of trying to face and overcome weaknesses.
The study, out of the University of Melbourne, looked at how strength-based parenting can help children learn to deal with the stress of trying to face and overcome weaknesses.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
'Father is the noblest title': 18 quotes from LDS leaders about why dads matter | Deseret News
'Father is the noblest title': 18 quotes from LDS leaders about why dads matter | Deseret News: With Father's Day on the horizon, neckties are flying off department store shelves.
As important as it may be to update Dad's wardrobe with a bit of paisley or plaid, this weekend is also an opportunity to reflect on fathers' indispensable roles.
In honor of dads, we've gathered 18 quotes from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the many ways fathers bless our lives.
Click through to read them all.
As important as it may be to update Dad's wardrobe with a bit of paisley or plaid, this weekend is also an opportunity to reflect on fathers' indispensable roles.
In honor of dads, we've gathered 18 quotes from leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the many ways fathers bless our lives.
Click through to read them all.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Greenery promotes mental development in primary-aged children, study suggests | Horticulture Week
Greenery promotes mental development in primary-aged children, study suggests | Horticulture Week: The research was reported in the USA journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It found "an improvement in cognitive development associated with surrounding greenness, particularly with greenness at schools".
While green space is already known to improve mental and physical health, there has until now been little research into the impact of green space on children’s learning.
While green space is already known to improve mental and physical health, there has until now been little research into the impact of green space on children’s learning.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Motherhood Matters: The only real solution to parenting problems | Deseret News
Motherhood Matters: The only real solution to parenting problems | Deseret News: I’ve been slowly working my way through “Anne of Green Gables” a few nights each week with my two youngest daughters. As many of you know, it’s a classic full of gems worth quoting. My most recent favorite comes from Rachel Lynde, mother of 10:
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Motherhood Matters: 6 ways to help your shy child | Deseret News
Motherhood Matters: 6 ways to help your shy child | Deseret News: So a shy kid will be nervous to go to school, but a kid with social anxiety disorder will get short of breath, start to shake, sweat and literally be unable to calm down. She will know that she is overreacting but can’t stop herself. So helping my children feel in control of their anxiety seems to be the key. So how can I help them control these fears?
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