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How to Develop a Smart and Confident Child

May 9, 2017 | Leave a Comment

Setting a home environment for success is no easy task. But it is possible with these parenting tips. The magic formula is revealed as guest post by the Mamantics site. Leading your child on the road to success and confidence begins with creating expectations. Establishing expectations does not mean pushing your child to succeed beyond their capabilities. It's a matter of helping your child reach their full potential. If we expect our children to be lazy, they will be lazy and a cycle of … [Read more...]

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Better Parenting Skills-5 Simple Reminders for Better Parenting

February 9, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Enjoy this week's guest post about building better parenting skills. Parenting is truly the most difficult journey. We all sometimes need a quick reminder of what really matters!    At early stages in your parenthood, you undergo problems such as getting your child to preschool, buying the basic necessities or whether or not to put him in child care centers. However, one of the major struggles you need to start working on is the communication with your child. Aside from … [Read more...]

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Approval and Parenting

September 15, 2013 | 18 Comments

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 JUST A SHORT POST AND A THOUGHT... Children are motivated by one thing the most- the need to receive love and appreciation by adults in their life. The most important adults for them are their parents and their teachers. Realizing that is key to stepping back and really understanding your child's behavior. Only then you can provide positive solutions for your child without reacting to the your child's uniques personality, but rather guiding them into better actions. As a teacher I see … [Read more...]

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How To Motivate Your Child Without Conditioning Them

July 31, 2013 | 18 Comments

On Rewarding Your Child   Everybody has a memory of a fun time spent with their parents. Mine is ice cream... My favorite childhood memory is having ice cream with my mother after music recitals and auditions.  I went to a very specialized music school back home. The music training was rigorous. At the end of the year we would have juries where we performed for an annual evaluation. We were also encouraged to start having an hour solo recitals from a very early age. The … [Read more...]

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How to Use Music to Relax, Motivate and Teach Your Child

July 22, 2013 | 13 Comments

Music is a great vehicle for parenting. It can help your child sleep and relax. Enjoy this guest post, written by Melissa Perry Moraja. I have come across her wonderful children's books and reflections on children, music and creativity. I have asked her to share her experiences with using music to help her children as well as one of her books. Music soothes. Music motivates. Music can be used to help your child relax and learn Throughout my entire life, I’ve used music as a tool to stay … [Read more...]

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Humorous Parenting Books to Read When Things Get Tough

July 15, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Humor has a funny way of helping people get through difficult times. Parenting is no exception!   Think about the time you were going through a rough day in parenting. It is probably in these moments you needed to feel that you are nor alone in your struggles. Now consider adding a different level of support- a parenting book that will help you look at the lighter side of parenting. 2 Fantastic Books to Find Parenting Support Through Humor   Cookies for Dinner: The … [Read more...]

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