Gone are the lazy, hazy days of summer. As a parent, you may be breathing a sigh of relief, but don’t think your vacation starts just because your kids’ vacation is over. In a few weeks, parent/teacher conferences will take place. Take this opportunity to open the lines of communication with your child’s teacher. Here are 7 questions you need to ask your child’s teacher. First, is my child performing up to...
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Yesterday, I gave you three ways to motivate your child. Here are the final four. Fourth, give your child a “carrot”…a reward such as money for A’s or B’s. Fifth, be a cheerleader. Children need affirmation…cheer them on…“good shot,” “way to go.” Sixth, dream with your child. Ignite her dream of being a musician. Take her to see an orchestra. Seventh, help your child set and own goals. If your child owns...
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Susan and I were driving our daughter, Emily, to college. Questions invaded my mind… “Did I prepare her?” “What did I miss?” “What else do I need to tell her?” I realized that it didn’t make sense to try to squeeze a bunch of lectures and life lessons in at the eleventh hour. I had purposefully prepared her for this since she was a little girl. Here are four things I taught her and always want her to remember...
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Recently, my daughters surprised me with something very unexpected…a new wardrobe! They told me to toss out my old cargo shorts and replace them with new clothes that would keep them from being embarrassed in public. We all laughed at my out of style clothes and I’m glad I took their advice to get rid of those old ones. But it got me thinking about other ways I can take advice from my kids. Could they help me...
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If you are a parent, your child makes excuses. Here’s a few excuses and what you can do. First, “I’m not smart enough”. When a child feels like an underachiever compared to their peers, they won’t even try. Help them discover their own strengths. Talk through any insecurities they may have. Second, “I’m scared.” Don’t let your child be afraid to take risks. Teach them to prepare. . . then go for it. ...
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A friend of mine with three teen boys once said they never get into fights. Wow! I can’t relate to that. My mom and dad did a good job encouraging me and my two brothers to love one another, and we’re best friends today. But we still had brotherly brawls and beat each other up on a few occasions when we were kids. Now, I’m not advocating that, but sibling conflicts do occur. So try not to get down about it. ...
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One of my favorite parts of wedding celebrations is the father-daughter dance. I’ve already enjoyed dancing with my three girls on various occasions but am looking forward to sharing this special moment with each of them when they get married. If you're a dad who has a daughter, don't wait until her wedding day to dance with her. In fact, dance with her as often as you can. Why? First, dancing with your daughter...
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