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  • Building Bridges to our Gen Y Kids  By : Donna Duffy
    Today's child is tech savvy and cyber literate and we are in a race to keep up. Understanding how our kids think and learn is vital if we are to help them build bridges academically, socially and emotionally.
  • From Homework Hell To Homework Heaven  By : Rita Offen
    We’ve all been there ….. half an hour later he’s still sitting at the table, having done nothing but, well, probably day-dreaming, or, after one look at the task set, flies into a “I can’t do this” rage. The homework scenario seems to follow a regular pattern, which can be time-consuming, frustrating and tiring for all concerned, to the point that some parents dread it, thus finding it convenient to put it off for as long as possible to avoid the conflict. No child or his parents want homework to be a daily torturous necessity, so how can we break out of the old habitual homework scenario and break into a new empowering and positive experience?
  • Children and God  By : Francis Hirak
    What is the key priority when it comes to children and God, and why are they so important and precious to Him? What is the very best road to raising Godly children.
  • Developing Your Child's Appreciation Of The Natural World  By : Rita Offen
    Encouraging an appreciation of the natural world and its beauty is a wonderful gift we can give our children, not just for today but for the future.
  • Your Teen Just Wants Your Time  By : Rita Offen
    When our child turns into a teenager it often seems that we lose a connection with them, a connection we had built up over their younger, formative years.
  • Perseverance The Key To Discipline  By : Rita Offen
    Many parents suffer the problem which they commonly describe as “he just won’t do as I say”. It is often the case that children will not adhere to our request, need to be reminded time and time again or will not learn, whatever we say or do.
  • Seven Ways To Deal With Turbulent Teens  By : Rita Offen
    The seemingly sudden onset of teenage behaviour is something that can come as shock and confusion to parents. The key point to know is that it is only a phase and that it will pass.
  • Five Steps To Raising Confident Kids  By : Rita Offen
    Personal power is the self-belief and confidence to know that you are capable of anything you set your mind to. It means you feel good about yourself, and that you do not rely upon others’ opinions to feel good about yourself.
  • Empowering Kids To Try Anything  By : Rita Offen
    Our children are born with some amazing qualities. They believe they can do anything, and won’t give up until they do, or get what they want. Unfortunately though, through life they pick up messages to the contrary, and their once exuberant confidence may dwindle. But there are ways that parents can teach their children that will empower them to have the confidence to try new things and focus on their abilities rather than their failures.
  • 5 Must-Tell Messages to Prepare Your Children for Divorce  By : Rosalind Sedacca, CCT
    Based on Rosalind Sedacca's own experience with divorce she shares five essential messages every child needs to hear in that initial conversation -- and a way to make it easier for your children.







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