This is the fifth and final article from “Nurturing Academic Success: A Series on Preparing Children and Teens for School.” The previous article may be found here. The transition from high school to college is an exciting and transformative time in a young person’s life. As a parent, you play a vital role in preparing …
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This is article three of five from “Nurturing Academic Success: A Series on Preparing Children and Teens for School.” The previous article can be found here. The start of a new school year brings excitement and anticipation for both parents and children alike. As your child progresses through grades 1-5, it’s essential to prepare them …
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This is article two of five from “Nurturing Academic Success: A Series on Preparing Children and Teens for School.” The previous article can be found here. The first year of school is a significant milestone in a child’s life. It marks the beginning of their formal ducation journey and sets the foundation for their future …
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I began a conversation with parents, called Parenting With Soul, about twenty years ago. Its building blocks and guiding principles are helpful for all of us and parents with children of all ages. It’s never too late to parent (and live) with soul. For parents, the very special relationship you have with your children lasts …
Last month, I introduced Parenting With Soul, a passion of mine for the past twenty-plus years. My daughter is 27 years old, and it is still important that I stay on course, parenting with soul, for a relationship we both cherish for life. Parents are special people who embark upon a special journey. We have …
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What do you want for your child(ren)? Do you want them to Grow into a responsible, self-reliant, confident, kind, and loving person? Do well in school, have strong friendships, and have a great school experience? Achieve their goals, enjoy the journey, and their accomplishments? Look at their mistakes as learning opportunities, not times to blame …
Working with survivors of abuse and with U.S. IEF/OEF Veterans in PTSD research projects has taught me a lot about anxiety, the mind, the body, and PTSD. IEF/OEF veterans are our military men and who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. I will never forget a young woman veteran who, after a year of being home, …
Encouragement Parenting Tips for May: Navigating as Mom and Wife – I got a call 2 weeks ago from my husband saying that he was in the E.R. and they were “taking him to the cath lab.” And all I could say was “I’m coming.” I picked up my son from school, had him call his …
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Encouragement Parenting Tips for May: Navigating as Mom and Wife – I got a call 2 weeks ago from my husband saying that he was in the E.R. and they were “taking him to the cath lab.” And all I could say was “I’m coming.” I picked up my son from school, had him call his …
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Encouragement Parenting Tips for May: Navigating as Mom and Wife – I got a call 2 weeks ago from my husband saying that he was in the E.R. and they were “taking him to the cath lab.” And all I could say was “I’m coming.” I picked up my son from school, had him call his …
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