Summer Art Projects for Kids
July 22, 2010 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Latest News, Motivating Children
It’s been hot everywhere these past few weeks. And while summer is fun for the kids, it’s hard for parents to come up with enough activities to keep the kids occupied. If you’re looking for some summer activities for those really hot days, when you really want to be inside , here are some art [...]
How To Encourage Your Child to LOVE Reading & Enjoy Books More Than Video Games!
December 23, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Latest News, Motivating Children
Wouldn’t you love to have your child spend more time with books and less time in front of the screen? Children’s Magazines contain articles and features targeting their interests- not to mention the thrill of kids getting their own mail throughout the year! MagMall offers 87% discounts on the widest selection of magazines and periodicals [...]
“My patience is GONE!”
September 3, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Latest News, Motivating Children
Question: I am married and have 3 children. One oldest is 19, was born with Spina Bifida and has been a challenge most of his life. Gratefully he is “normal” from the waist up and paralyzed from the waist down. I have a daughter that is 10 and a son that is 9. My 9 [...]
A Follower, Not a Leader
May 20, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Controversial Parenting Styles, Motivating Children, Problem Solving, Self Esteem
Question: My son who is 8 tends to be a follower and goes with what everyone else wants. He does whatever others like and do. I want to help teach him or give him the confidence to be a leader and not care if he likes or does things differently. I am afraid he will [...]
Chores for Kids
February 18, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Motivating Children, Problem Solving
Question: When I get home from work each afternoon, I spend a lot of time and energy cleaning up the house. I keep thinking that I’m doing it all on my own, and I am soooo guilty for not making my children help out around the house. I’d like suggestions on chores for an 8 [...]
Targeted Behavior Problems
October 24, 2008 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Disciplining Children, Motivating Children, Problem Solving
by James Lehman, MSW For many children, behavior problems are not universal; they’re targeted. Targeted at dad, at mom, at the stepmother, at the fiancé, at a sibling. The following two case studies reveal how normally charming and compliant children can become defiant or even abusive with one person in the family. James Lehman examines [...]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder: The War at Home
October 2, 2008 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Controversial Parenting Styles, Disciplining Children, Motivating Children, Problem Solving
Here is what parents are saying about “The Autism and ADHD Diet“, which many parents have found useful to use as an Oppositional Defiant Disorder Diet as well: I read this book in a couple of hours. Once I started,is was like a great mystery, I couldn’t wait til the next chapter. Ms. [...]
Motivating the Unmotivated Child
September 24, 2008 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Controversial Parenting Styles, Disciplining Children, Motivating Children
by: James Lehman, CSW Getting into the back-to-school routine can be hard for everyone in the house. In the morning, parents are faced with groggy kids who won’t get out of bed and get ready for school no matter how much you nag, bribe and scold. Homework time can be even worse, with nightly fights [...]
You Can’t Teach It If You Don’t Know It!
October 25, 2007 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Controversial Parenting Styles, Motivating Children, Words of Inspiration!
If you were asked to deliver a lecture about marine biology in thirty minutes, would you be able to give a terrific speech? Probably not. And neither would I. How about if the subject was antique marble collecting? Or ancient Chinese weaving techniques? The point is: We cannot teach that which we do not know. [...]
Responsibility!
August 17, 2007 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Controversial Parenting Styles, Motivating Children, Problem Solving, Words of Inspiration!
{Order reprint rights for this article here – #1045} There are so many powerful thoughts regarding raising small souls cruising through my mind today that I scarcely know where to begin! We just returned from a most unique vacation- a wilderness program for ‘at-risk’ teens in the San Francisco Bay area. After my husband worked [...]
Expectations- Are They Realistic?
March 13, 2007 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Controversial Parenting Styles, Emotional Development, Motivating Children
Fast-forward 2, 5, or even 20 years. Graduation caps are flying through the air as celebratory sounds of “Congratulations!” fill the air. Your beloved child has just graduated from college, a shining moment in your parenting journey. “Wow, the past 2 decades have been so easy!” you marvel to your friend. “Piece of cake, raising [...]
7 Good Reasons to Get Your Child Involved in Sports
July 17, 2006 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Motivating Children
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 [...]
