When it comes to us kids, all our parents want is for us to be happy. Well, that and maybe about a thousand more things too. Of course, even when they are nagging on us to make our bed and other stuff it’s all in our best interest. Developing friendship skills in our children will go along way in making them happy. Whether parents are helping us learn the alphabet and how to count, or […]
Social Skills
Three Ways to Raise Honest Children
In today’s world, raising honest children just won’t happen without guidance. Too many signals are being sent their direction that attempt to lead them astray. Parents are the first line of defense when it comes to a children’s moral compass, and they must teach their children that honesty is the best policy. How can parents raise honest children? Praise Not Punishment. Encourage your children to tell the truth and don’t punish them for telling the […]
Developing Teamwork Skills for Children
Teamwork Is A Foreign Concept To Most Children In fact, “Children are innately selfish,” explains Ian Brember, founder of Big Hat Bushcamp. Teamwork skills are not in their vocabulary. He goes on to say, “They’re born with the drive to have their basic needs for food and comfort met, and it’s only through the lessons they learn in childhood that they begin to move away from that viewpoint.” Chartered clinical psychologist and parenting adviser Claire […]
Teaching Children the Importance of Honesty
Who Me? Parenting is awesome. The sleepless nights, worrying, hoping the kids grow up to be perfect little angels. Okay, maybe that’s a little overdramatic, but that is the life of the average parent. However, all joking aside, parenting is awesome! Especially when you get to teach important life lessons, such as teaching children the importance of honesty. All children are born honest and do not have the capacity for dishonesty. Dishonesty is a learned […]
