Education & Creativity
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining (and profoundly moving) case for creating an education system that nurtures creativity, rather than undermining it.
Think about this: "We don't grow into creativity, we grow out of it; actually, we get educated out of it."
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How To Make Bedtime Go Smoothly!
No other time of the day in our child’s life is as emotionally charged as bedtime!
Bedtime can be considered a significant ‘trunk’ of your child’s ‘tree’- from where many other ‘branches’ - or issues - emerge.
Well-rested children will perform better scholastically, be in a ...
Getting Kids Organized: Tips that Work!
Teaching Children to Organize Their Possessions: Five Tips for Parents
If you’d look under the children’s beds or in the playrooms of most houses, you might think there is no way to get your kids organized. ...
Yell at Your Kids in the Afteroon… but Not in the Mornings!
Yell at your kids in the afternoon, but…
… NOT in the mornings!
This week, we are going to incorporate a new habit into our lives. The purpose of this particular habit is to make our children’s living more pleasant and to give them the ...
Juggling!
Every busy parent knows that life is a continuous juggling act in the midst of a three-ring-circus. Trust me, I have three little boys, each of whom manages to demand, perform, and behave in excess of a Barnum and Bailey show!...
Responsibility!
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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 ...
I Want To Scream!
Dear Ellen,
Sometimes I get so mad at my kids! Yesterday, we were getting ready for a family reunion that our family will be hosting next week. My thirteen-year-old daughter suggested that we create place cards and matching centerpieces for the ...
6 Steps to Problem Solving
It could be early in the morning, late evening, or anytime in between when a problem crops up. The only consistency is that the challenging issue always rears its head at the wrong time- no matter what the clock is reading!
From a lost ...
NDL- Nonverbal Learning Disorder
NLD: Nonverbal Learning Disorder
You know him. He’s the one that sits at his desk during recess, reading rather than going outside to play ball with his classmates.
She’s ...
I’m Bored!
You have just settled yourself in front of the computer to read an interesting article (perhaps one of mine!) and then you hear the two words which grate on your nerves: "I'm bored!"
It ...
Recommended Reading…
In case you haven't heard from me in a while, no, I wasn't ignoring you! However, I had emergency surgery and was in the hospital for several days last week, and now I'm starting to get back to myself. (Nothing life-threatening, thankfully, ...
How To End Temper Tantrums
I will never forget the man whom I met at my in-law's home last year. Standing at six-feet tall, with broad shoulders, and a hardened military expression of seriousness on his face, he appeared intimidating- even to me. Then I heard that he ...
Bedtime Rules for Parents!
The other day I met a wonderful family staying nearby here in Florida; six well-mannered children from age five to twenty, and two truly dedicated parents.
"I don't go to sleep until my children are in bed," Mr. B. remarked.
"Your kids are teenagers!" I exclaimed. ...
Parenting FAQ’s
I enjoy getting to know RaisingSmallSouls' visitors and subscribers better, and I'd like to know what I can do to help your family!
Feel free to tell us about your child or children, and ask your most pressing parenting questions over here.
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Discovering the Root of the Problem
What is every parent's automatic reaction to becoming aware of a problematic issue with their child?
Yes, they try to fix it. Immediately!
Sometimes it is a good idea to stop and wait. Get to know your child better, and perhaps let several hours ...
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