I’m thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom and expert in helping parents foster a growth mindset and positive developmental traits in their children. We all want to make the world a better place. And raising kind children is part of it. But kindness for kids doesn’t always happen by accident. We have to intentionally raise our children to be kind, and practice kind behavior daily. Studies show that kindness makes children happier, reduces stress, and improves self-esteem. Kind actions activate the joyful area of...…I’m thrilled to feature Alexandra Eidens, founder of Big Life Journal, as a guest writer this week. She is a mom and expert in helping parents foster a growth mindset and positive developmental traits in their children. We all want to make the world a better place. And raising kind children is part of it. But kindness for kids doesn’t always happen by accident. We have to intentionally raise our children to be kind, and practice kind behavior daily. Studies show that kindness makes children happier, reduces stress, and improves self-esteem. Kind actions activate the joyful area of...WW…

Sneak peek: A basic overview of the types of child temperament and the role they play in child developmentThe idea of ‘temperament’ is heard a lot in any circle of parents, caregivers, or teachers discussing children. Although the word ‘temperament’ may not be used, you hear parents and teachers discuss a child who, “needs some time to warm up” or is who is “full of energy.” Most parents probably have a good sense of their child’s temperament but may not understand its implications for parenting. Understanding the types of child temperament and how they influence parenting can be a...…Sneak peek: A basic overview of the types of child temperament and the role they play in child developmentThe idea of ‘temperament’ is heard a lot in any circle of parents, caregivers, or teachers discussing children. Although the word ‘temperament’ may not be used, you hear parents and teachers discuss a child who, “needs some time to warm up” or is who is “full of energy.” Most parents probably have a good sense of their child’s temperament but may not understand its implications for parenting. Understanding the types of child temperament and how they influence parenting can be a...WW…

Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging to be patient with kids of any age. You may find yourself yelling at your kids and not understand why. Parenting without yelling is a goal to move toward but the first step is understanding why you are losing your patience.Most of us don’t care for our own needs the way we should. Let’s face it, our primary instinct is to put our children’s needs first. When we do have a few minutes to ourselves, we may find it hard to rest (or sleep) or feel pressured to stay up late to catch up on work.Although on a daily...…Let me tell you, you are not alone. You’re not crazy. It can be very challenging to be patient with kids of any age. You may find yourself yelling at your kids and not understand why. Parenting without yelling is a goal to move toward but the first step is understanding why you are losing your patience.Most of us don’t care for our own needs the way we should. Let’s face it, our primary instinct is to put our children’s needs first. When we do have a few minutes to ourselves, we may find it hard to rest (or sleep) or feel pressured to stay up late to catch up on work.Although on a daily...WW…

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