Tag: Parenting Advice
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Inspiration: Parenthood… Building a Strong Future Together
Daily Inspiration It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. Frederick Douglass We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future… Franklin D. Roosevelt The Philosopher’s Corner There is a philosophy present in the art of parenting children. We dream life forward,…
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Inspiration: Parenting… A Season of Change
Daily Inspiration Childhood is a short season. Helen Hayes Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence. Plato Practical Parenting There is some wisdom here. After 10 day in home lock-down, I look at my children and realize the wonder that still lies behind their eyes. This is a wonder…
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Inspiration: Hugs… A Warm Welcome to Life!
Daily Inspiration Hugs can do great amounts of good – especially for children. Princess Diana Oh the things you can find, if you don’t stay behind! Dr. Seuss If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good. Dr. Seuss Practical Parenting I honestly don’t know how much more I can…
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Inspiration: The Sweet Taste of Triumph
Daily Inspiration Most things are good, and they are the strongest things; but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil. – Walt Disney The Philosopher’s Corner…
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Inspiration: Parenting… The Power of Belief
Encourage and support your kids because children are apt to live up to what you believe of them. Lady Bird Johnson Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first. Matthew Jacobson Practical Parenting What do you want to be when you grow up? Perhaps the greatest question that should…
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Practical Parenting and Divorce: Parenting Time Agreements in California
Introduction I have written a large number of published and electronic articles on Practical Parenting over the years. Having two decades of experience in the healing profession of psychology, being a co-chair of a family law firm, and working with thousands of children during this time, I have seen the ill effects that two parties…
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Practical Parenting: Taking Care of the Soul
Practical Parenting: The Psychology Perspective Yesterday, I treated myself to a monthly massage. After the therapeutic hour was over, my body felt light, rejuvenated, and my mind was drunk with endorphins spreading the healing effects of relaxation through my bloodstream. I am hooked. Before, I would always compartmentalizations body as being separate from mind or…
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Practical Parenting: Establishing Respect Amongst Children of Today
Dr. Tom explores the family value of respect as it relates to the ability we have to foster trust in our strengths and capacity to overcome our weaknesses.
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Practical Parenting. Dr. Tom Explores the Concept of Doing the Best We Can?
Ever wonder how you can raise successful children who become functionally independent? Ever wonder what the secret is to raising, happy, healthy children? Dr. Tom Explores
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Great Dreams Change the World
Every Dream Begins with a Dreamer. Create more beauty in your life, and Advance Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams!
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Gratitude: Dr. Tom Explores the Do as I Say, Not as I Do Phenomenon
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy Gratitude is much more than giving thanks. It is living by the words we speak. This is especially true when it relates to working with the next generation. So…
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Practical Parenting: Childhood Anxiety and What to Do About It!
Do Your Kids Ever Get Anxious? Ever Wonder How to Help Them. Dr. Tom Explores.