Mistakes are part of life. Learning from our mistakes is a vital part of growing up. In fact, research shows us that kids learn more from making mistakes, then taking the easy route and getting everything correct all the time. So how do we talk to our kids about their mistakes? Don’t sigh or scoff when your children make mistakes or when discussing their mistakes. Don’t talk about how the mistake...
As parents, we will have numerous opportunities to talk to our children about tough subjects. Topics like death, drugs, bullying and sex…it can be intimidating to know how to engage in these types of conversations. To make it even more challenging – talking to your children about drugs is a very different conversation than talking to your kids about death. That’s why we created the “How...
For most parents, the thought of having “the talk” makes our hands sweaty and our minds go blank. We are afraid of saying the wrong thing or saying too much or too little. There is not a set script. However, here are some guiding principles for you to consider when you sit down to talk to your children about sex. Set a foundation. Establish open lines of communication with our children early....
No parent likes to hear four letter words around the house, or potty talk during a play date. Talking to our children about the importance of appropriate words, can help put a stop to the foul language and dirty mouths. When bad words start appearing at your house, don’t overreact. This is what your child wants you to do. When we get upset and draw attention to the unacceptable words, our children...
Divorce is a very sensitive subject. One that is hard for all parties involved. It can be especially difficult for parents to know how to talk to their children about such an adult subject. Adults need to realize that the way they talk about divorce will set the tone for how their children view, and handle the situation. Do’s If possible, talk to your children about the divorce together as a family,...
Regardless of where we live, or the age of our children, at some point, they are going to be exposed to, or hear about drugs. Remember… Unless we take the time to help our children sort through all the messages they are receiving, what they think about drugs can end up being far from the truth. We need to understand what drugs can do and what drugs are out there in front of our children. We must...
