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• Reducing Suicide Among Kids

  

  You love your kids. The last thing you want to think about is that your child might commit suicide. Tragically suicide is the second leading cause of death for... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Establishing Healthier Eating Habits

  

  Do you struggle to get your kids to eat healthy? If so, you have plenty of company! While it seems like it should not be that difficult to have children eat... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2018 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Raising Moral Children Without Relying On Religion

  

  Raising kids means eventually being asked some tough questions. They'll ask questions ranging the meaning of life to what happens after we die. To keep it... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Supporting Kids Through Heartbreaking Rejection

  

  Being rejected hurts. You love your kids and never want to see them hurt. Unfortunately you cannot prevent your children from experiencing rejection. Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Improving Your Family Dynamics

  

  How have things been going for your family this past week? When were you feeling happy and content? What situations left you feeling frustrated, angry or sad? Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sage Questions For Teens Graduating From High School To Ponder

  Do you know someone graduating from high school? Are you looking for a meaningful graduation gift? Hal Runkel's new book, Choose Your Own Adulthood is a... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Parenting Wisdom From Special Needs Kids

  

  Chris Ulmer, a special education teacher, founded Special Books by Special Kids to share the unique personalities of his students with the wider community. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Improving Family Harmony By Increasing Positive Interactions

  

  How are you feeling about each of your children? There are times when you probably find it easy to love your kids and appreciate their wonderful qualities. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Protecting Kids From Pornography Problems

  

  Unfortunately kids are being exposed to pornography at younger and younger ages. Increasing mobile internet access is enabling them to easily view porn either... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Resolving Conflicts Using Collaborative & Proactive Solutions

  

  Do your children have challenging behaviors that keep reoccurring? If so, you probably have tried numerous things that haven't worked: time outs, grounding,... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2017 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Teaching Kids To Keep Themselves Mentally Healthy

  

  You are likely doing an excellent job teaching your kids to keep themselves physically healthy. You’ve taught them to wash their hands before eating, to brush... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Living Our Values Everyday

  

  There are times in our lives when we are shaken to our core. The very foundation of our lives seems to be at risk. It may be triggered by things like political... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Increasing Motivation Using Provocative Questions

  

  Do you wish you could increase your children’s motivation to do homework, get ready for school on time or keep their room clean? Will the promise of a reward fo... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Pursing a Technology Career - Perfect for Girls!

  

  I completed a degree from the University of Minnesota in Computer Science and Psychology in 1984. There were few women in my computer science classes - great... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Pulling Together as a Family with Weekly Family Meetings

  

  When times are tough, one of the worst feelings is that you are all alone. Believing that nobody else really knows what you are going through and that you have... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Positively Using Stress to Increase Concentration and Performance

  

  Does parenting ever leave you feeling stressed? When you care about how something will turn out, there is a certain amount of stress involved. One of the... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Following Your Parenting Intuition

  

  Do you ever feel confused and torn when trying to figure out what is best for your kids? It might be around choosing a school, a sports team, a summer camp or... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Reducing Rules By Providing Reasons

  

  Have you ever told your kids not to touch something only to have them immediately try touching it? Being told not to do something naturally makes kids curious... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Being Treated With Respect

  

  Is respect one of your family’s top moral values? Treating each other with respect is a fundamental quality of healthy relationships. When your children treat... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Trying To Keep Your Kids Happy Can Lead To Problems

  

  "I just want my kids to be happy! What can possibly be wrong with that?" Trying to keep your kids happy may actually have the opposite effect. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 FAMILY, PARENTING