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Image by michaelgoodin via Flickr By Dr James Dobson Many people have a hard time saying they are sorry to anyone, let alone their children . Although it is difficult to do, apologising when we are wrong provides opportunities to teach valuable lessons to our sons and daughters. I remember a time when our children were young and I was weighed down by the pressures that made me tired and irritable in the evenings. One night, I was especially grouchy and short-tempered with my 10-year-old daughter. After going to bed I felt bad about the way I had treated her and I just felt like I needed to apologise to her. I did so before she left for school the next morning. My daughter put her arms around my neck and said it was okay. Most children are very resilient and eager to reconcile. Asking them for forgiveness shows that you are human, with flaws and imperfections. It also creates an atmosphere wherein conflict and frustration can be resolved. From TODAY, Voices - Thursday, 15-Apr...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier IS THERE anything quite as frustrating as catching your little angel in a lie? All kids tell fibs from time to time – some worse than others. And as parents, it’s important that we head the problem off before it becomes a habit. Kids who learn that they can get away with little lies, often begin telling bigger lies, which can lead to major problems later in life. Before acting too harshly, remember that there’s a very thin line between fantasy and reality in the mind of a preschooler. But kids who are clearly lying to get out of trouble need to be held accountable. Explain to them how important a person’s word is. If it happens again, don’t be afraid to punish them. Honesty is a critical virtue, and the time to instill that trait is while kids are still young. From TODAY, Voices - Tuesday, 23-March-2010 ----- Blogged with the Flock Browser Related articles by Zemanta The Tooth Fairy Milestone... (jer979.blogspot.com) The Fant...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier Kids need parents as much as they need air and water . Our acceptance and approval are critical to their sense of self-worth. That's why it's important to look for opportunities to connect with our kids, and build into their future. Use mornings as a time of encouragement. Experts say that the first five minutes you spend with your child are the most important, so don't take that time lightly. Give them a big hug and a hearty smile, and let that set the tone for the entire day. After school, ask them how their studies went. Talk to them about whatever is on their mind, whether it's sports or friends, or even girls. And listen. This is how you get to know what's going on in their world. Finally, put them to bed with a hug, and another word of encouragement. From TODAY, Voices - Thursday, 16-Jul-2009 Related articles by Zemanta So Many Joys in Life (LearnThis.ca) Sibling reverly (busymom.net) Hope, Encouragement and the P...