Month: April 2017
Traveling with kids? How to make them excited about the trip.
Posted onGetting kids excited about pretty much anything means engaging them in the process of planning and visualizing the experience. And kids are “concrete” which means that it works best if you engage their senses in the […]
How to use the ‘first car’ as a great financial lesson with your kids….
Posted onAlex’s Dream Car Guest post by Michelle Jacobik My son revealed to me at age 14, that he wants his first car to be a Cadillac STS. My daughter wanted a Jeep. Some kids want BMW’s, […]
What Are 3 Ways I Can Strengthen My Child’s Emotional Intelligence?
Posted on“It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not forget to educate their hearts.”– Dalai Lama Research suggests that people with strong emotional intelligence are more likely to succeed than those with […]
What is Charisma and how can I help my child get it (and get some myself)?
Posted onParents often ask about how to help their children improve social skills. Here are some ideas you can share with your child if he or she motivated to learn some new ways of thinking about connecting […]
Get Ready to be a Positive Parent for your Teen
Posted onYou might be wondering if there is anything you can do now to get ready for the big change. Adolescents can be a magnet for your own unresolved childhood issues. One of my heroes, Dan Siegel, […]
How to Teach Your Kids About Money
Posted onFinancial literacy is as important as reading or writing. It is essential to your child’s well-being now and in the future. Understanding money will mean more opportunities, less stress, and more serenity. Here are 3 ways […]