10 Big Lessons for Little Kids: How to be a Positive Parenting in Your Family

Posted on April 10, 2008 
Filed Under Life, Family


A “positive parent” is a loving, understanding, reasonable and protective teacher and model. Each of these words holds special meaning.
Being a parent can feel like a cross between a prison warden and a traffic cop. We say, “”no”" and “”don’t”" to our kids so often, is it any wonder they say it right back to us?

Here are 10 ways to be a positive parenting in your family:

1. A positive parent is loving. Give Unconditional Love.How to be a Positive Parenting in Your Family
Research clearly shows that parents must be warm and nurturing, and show unconditional love for their children to flourish. This kind of love is based on listening for and responding sensitively to each child has needs and showing empathy with and respect for each child.

2. A positive parent set consistent limits. Be clear and consistent when disciplining your child. Model the behavior that you expect from him. He or she sets and communicates clear limits and expectations and constructs consequences for irresponsible behaviour that are natural and reasonable, but not punitive. A positive parent is reasonable when she or he sets and communicates clear limits and expectations .

3. A positive parent is a perfect model. Infants and young children are imitators, frequently looking to their parents for guidance in how to handle life’s challenges. To be a perfect model, parents must know themselves, regarding their emotions, values and beliefs, and how they appear to others in the family, on the job and in their community. Read more

How to Choose the Correct Type of School for Your Child?

Posted on April 8, 2008 
Filed Under Family


How do you choose the best school for your child? School choice options available to parents have increased dramatically in recent years.
Think about your child’s needs and your family’s needs and wants. Consider the personality of your child. A quiet child might fare better in a smaller school or a school with small class size. If you have a budding artiste or scientist, you will want to look for a school that has programs in these areas. Is it important to you that your school be close to home or your place of work? On the other hand, will you need a school with before and after-school care? Check out the following post for ideas on what to consider:

Neighborhood SchoolHow to Choose Correct Type of School for Your Child?
Normally, your first option is your neighborhood school. Each public school district sets up its own rules and boundaries for each school in the district, so it is best to check with your local district to find out which school your child will be assigned to, and what the rules are for attending charter schools, magnet schools, or other schools within or outside your local district.

Charter Schools
Charter schools are public schools of choice that operate with freedom from many of the local and state regulations that apply to traditional public schools. Charter schools allow parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, and others the flexibility to innovate, create and provide students with increased educational options. Charter schools exercise increased autonomy in return for stronger accountability. They are sponsored by designated local, state, or other organizations that monitor their quality and integrity while holding them accountable for academic results and fiscal practices. Read more

First 10 Red Flags in Your Marriage

Posted on February 1, 2008 
Filed Under Life, Family


It is human nature to ignore the problems we are having at house. However, marriage problems will only get worse if they are not identified and dealt with.
Each marriage relationship is unique, but there are general warning signs and red flags that indicate troubles in the marriage.

Here are a few of the more common warning signs of a troubled marriage:

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