Help Your Kids Learn Through Pretend Play

One day, my kids were playing with miniature Lalaloopsy ® dolls. They had three dolls, one of which had a princess crown on her head. They had determined that this Read More …

Five Life Lessons Kids Can Learn While Parents Run a Business

Running a business doesn’t have to turn you into an absentee parent. You can use your business as a springboard for teaching your children important life lessons. Nine years ago, Read More …

Create a Sticker Chart That Actually Works

Most sticker charts quickly lose their effectiveness. Wouldn’t it be great if your kids continued to work through a sticker chart for weeks while they were learning new skills and Read More …

A Simple System To Teach Kids To Practice Piano Daily

Wouldn’t it be great if your children or students cheerfully practiced their assigned piano pieces every day, without wasting time? In this article, I’ll share a simple effective system that Read More …

Use A Timer To Set Firm Limits With Your Kids

The digital timer on my microwave has often served as a great limit-setter in our household. Here are three examples: Taking Turns “I want to play with the dolphin!” “I’m Read More …

Teach Your Kids to be Thoughtful

A few weeks ago, I overheard this conversation: Woman 1: “My 12-year-old granddaughter gave me a scrapbook for my Birthday. It was filled with family photos, and it was so Read More …