If the invisible damage showed up like bruises and marks, perhaps parents would think twice. About ten years ago Mr. Ramirez was partly dozing off after a long day and watching a TV program about World War II. I was getting ready to facilitate the online group and was … [Read more...] about What is the True Cost of Child Abuse?
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Parents Anonymous’ Bonus Effect
“Parents Anonymous is the greatest thing since sliced bread,” I’d say, and the next question is, “If it works so well, then why did you attend for so long?” The answer to that was easy: “Little kids have little problems, bigger kids have bigger problems; No single parenting … [Read more...] about Parents Anonymous’ Bonus Effect
Helping Children Gain Money Management Skills
Helping your children learn the skill of money management is going to impact them for the whole of their life. Money management is not a skill you are born with. Thus, you need to teach your kids about it. Here are some of the ways you can do this:By example: This is the most … [Read more...] about Helping Children Gain Money Management Skills
4 Steps to Becoming an AWE FULL Person
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” –W.B. Yeats I was sitting in a pastry shop with a new friend I had met just a few days before. We were talking about our businesses, sharing war stories about how we got started and where we … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Becoming an AWE FULL Person
Parental Tips: Social Media Networks to Watch Out For in 2014
Raising teens can be an uphill battle sometimes. You want to be fair, and respect boundaries. This will give them freedom to make their own choices, and learn from their mistakes. Yet, it's your responsibility as a parent to protect your kids as best you can. Popular Social … [Read more...] about Parental Tips: Social Media Networks to Watch Out For in 2014
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to