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Seven Keys to Happiness #1
by Kim Olver This post, along with the next six posts, summarizes much of what I’ve learned thus far on my journey to self-discovery and
Parenting Q & A
Q: When I was growing up, my parents were really strict and I didn’t DARE go against their wishes. I knew it just wouldn’t be
Book Review: Raising Happy Kids
Raising Happy Kids by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer Raising Happy Kids is a book that espouses conventional wisdom about democratic parenting. It measures whether or not something
Parenting Tip
If you are a parent who uses a behavioral system for your child in terms of a point or level system, where they earn points
Success Quote
“You miss a 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky I know that when we are parenting, we have our good
Discipline vs. Punishment – Part II
In my last post, we talked about punishing. Now, instead of punishing, let’s look at what it might be like to teach self-discipline instead. Let’s
Discipline vs. Punishment – Part I
Do you know the difference between discipline and punishment with their Latin roots? Punishment implies “inflicting pain,” while discipline means “to teach.” Parents who use
Managing Anger/De-Escalation Skills
Are you someone who often has to manage the angry behavior of others—either at work or at home? Do you have your own anger management
Relationship Q & A
Q: My husband is a workaholic and is never home. When he is home, he is working around the house. He never talks to me