It’s hard enough to be a parent in the best of times — but when misfortune, death or divorce intrude upon the lives of family members, parents often face their most challenging assignment. Talking to children about difficult topics is intimidating, but there are a few simple strategies to remember that will make the experience […]
How Parents can Help their Young Adult Children Become Self-Sufficient
As parents, you want to make sure your child is self-sufficient. These days, it takes education beyond a high school diploma to really get a person going in life. What does a parent do when their child does not want to go to college or there are no funds to do so? There are options […]
Coping With Change: How to Help Your Kids Through Tough Times
For most parents, the hardest thing about going through a tough time is seeing the effect it has on their children. However, this can be an opportunity for parents to model coping skills for their children that they can use throughout their lives. Here are a few ways to help children through a time of […]
3 New Freebies, 3 New Deals, 3 #ParentFails #Educents
This week, Educents is sharing 3 new freebies, 3 new deals, and 3 lessons from hilarious #ParentFail stories. Lesson #1: Never turn your back on a potty Training Toddler! My son was in that stage of wearing a diaper but not wanting to poop in it. My hubby went upstairs to get a load of […]
Identifying Anxiety in Children and How to Know What to Do
Anxiety in children can manifest in many different ways. As an adult, it is important to recognize the signs and know what actions you can take to treat it. Procrastination Sometimes, anxiety rears its ugly head in the form of procrastination. It might be cleaning their room, going to the bathroom, or doing homework. If […]
Stubborn Kids? Five Awesome Ways to Motivate Them
Believe it or not, most kids are very motivated. In fact, they are a lot more motivated than parents realize. For instance; your child is most likely highly motivated when it comes to their favorite music or video game. In fact, when it comes to doing things your kids love, they often get a […]