It is my firm conviction that the strong-willed child usually possesses more creative potential and strength of character than his compliant siblings, provided his parents can help him channel his impulses and gain control of his rampaging will,” Dr. James Dobson, The Strong Willed Child. If that caption gives you hope it should as it supports the notion that all children—all people—have a unique gift that only needs to be developed through knowledge, nurturing experiences and maturity. We … [Read more...]
Raising Kids Who Care About the World Around Them
One of the most frequent questions I get from readers is "How can I raise my kids to be green?' This is a good question but I think it is more important to think beyond the concept of "going green". More is required. They need to think about the world "community" and how it is impacted by the decisions we make. There is a popular saying that "kids won't protect what they do not love". We need to raise kids that have a nurturing character and a compassionate heart. It all starts with teaching … [Read more...]
American Moms Freak Out Over Breastfeeding
You may have heard about this already but just in case you missed it...Baby Talk magazine is taking heat from American moms who are outraged by the close-up picture of a baby breastfeeding on one of their recent covers. The magazine received anguished comments such as: "I was SHOCKED to see a giant breast on the cover of your magazine." "I immediately turned the magazine face down." And simply "Gross." I LOVED what blogger Dawn Olsen had to say on her blog: "Only in the United … [Read more...]
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