In all parts of their lives, children with great manners have a powerful advantage over those who do not. They make friends easier, get along better with their teachers, and...

We can teach our children respect, self-control and so many other qualities through our relationships and daily interactions. The entire goal of life is to be happy, a...

By sharing the thinking with our children, we provide them the opportunity to grapple with the consequences of their...

Our children need to gain their own experience, wisdom, strength and confidence through making their own choices. If we make their decisions for them and rescue them when...

As parents, we can give our child the gift of empathy by turning mistakes or misbehavior into a learning...

The truth is that Santa Claus isn’t a person, it is an idea. Santa Claus is the idea of giving for the sake of giving, without thinking of thanks or...

"Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives… Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard and...

Control is a basic human need. All of us fight to gain power and feel in control of our lives. Through giving choices, we can learn to share the control and give our child...

What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And,...

Reflect back on your favorite memories of Christmas and if you are like me, they will include things that you experienced together with family and friends. What memories...