Reflecting Versus Reacting

Imagine with me for a moment that you have just arrived home from a party. “Honey, I’m so hungry, do we have anything good to eat?” you ask your spouse. “Hungry!” Spouse exclaims, “How could you possibly be hungry; you ate tons of food at the party!” Or, how about this scenario: “Sweetheart,” you begin [...]

Getting Through the Tough Times

So, you’ve spent an enjoyable afternoon on a pleasant trip with your son or daughter who is going through a challenging period. (See www.raisingsmallsouls.com/tough-times for more information about creating a pleasant outing during a stressful time.) What else can you do now to strengthen the parent/child bond and help him/her overcome the present problems? Each [...]

7 Good Reasons to Get Your Child Involved in Sports

My friend Stacie runs a website about children and sports, and she was sweet enough to allow me to share this thought-provoking article with you.  Enjoy! ~Ellen 7 Good Reasons to Get Your Child Involved in Sports Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle Making exercise a part of your child’s life teaches your child the importance of [...]

A Thought

My husband just shared this thought with me, and I found it hit home in my heart in a poignant manner, so allow me to share it with you. When an archer takes hold of his bow and arrow, the closer that he is able to draw his arrow inward, the further and straighter the [...]

Advice for the Tough Times

Lately I’ve been getting more requests for advice geared towards teenagers. This article is most applicable to teens, yet can be tailored to any age child. What do you do when really tough challenges arise with your child? What if your son is hanging out with a shady group of friends or your daughter is [...]

There Ought To Be a Law!

Once upon a time in the future, when I form a utopian community that benefits all types of children, I will enact the following law: The fabulous book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish entitled “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen, And Listen So Kids Will Talk” will be required to be sold together [...]

Low-Frustration-Tolerance & Stress-Relief

If you’re anything at all like me, you often read about parenting techniques… you even take the time and energy to think about exactly how you’d like to implement them with your family… and then- boom!- something sets you off and you forget all about the wisdom you have recently read. In the heat of [...]