by Smarter Parenting | Aug 31, 2016 | Blogs, Others
10 ways to respect your children There is a common adage that says “respect must be earned.” But, how can a child earn respect, if they do not understand what it is? Respect is not an innate characteristic of a small child. Their parents play the most important role...
by Smarter Parenting | Aug 30, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 ways to help your child succeed in school Now that it’s September, students around the country are back in their school desks. Parents, too, are busy trying to get everyone back in the routine of getting up early and keeping track of homework assignments. School can...
by Smarter Parenting | Aug 24, 2016 | Blogs, Others
5 ways to help an anxious child Anxious children need special care to become confident and progress socially and academically. Children manifest anxiety in a variety of ways. They may be clingy, cry often or throw tantrums when separated from their parent. They are...
by Smarter Parenting | Aug 22, 2016 | Blogs, Others
10 ways to foster a love of learning I grew up in a house with bookshelves in every room and was raised by a mother who dedicated countless hours to encouraging my imagination, my love of reading, and my appetite for knowledge. She created in our home something I call...
by Smarter Parenting | Aug 16, 2016 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Preventive Teaching, Posts, Others, Parenting Skills>Preventive Teaching
How to help your child deal with a new situation Parenting books assert over and over again that one of the best things parents can do for their children is to provide them with consistency: a regular routine for feedings, naps, bedtime habits, etc. Still, no matter...
