Promoting Positive Self-Esteem in Children Internal vs. External Control We all want to be responsible parents. After all, that’s the job we signed up for. With that responsibility comes a requirement - legal, moral and ethical - that we do what we can to control our children. Though it is an expectation of child-rearing, it also behooves us to recognize our limits and learn how to manage our children without becoming dominating or overly-controlling. The job is to develop young adults who can control their own behavior without external motivation or short-term gratification. That requires that we teach them to manage and control themselves. Managing vs. Controlling Children It is true that one aspect of management is control. Think about teachers. Classroom management requires that they assume control of the environment. Behavior management requires that they assume control of the behavior of the kids in the classroom. Teachers achieve these responsibilities by u...
Planning Your First Holiday as a Parent As a new parent , each and every day holds an exciting experience. From the first time your baby clasps onto your finger, to their very first Christmas, each day adds to the wonder of being a mom or dad. Clearly, you want to make your first holiday season as a parent run as smoothly as possible. Follow the tips below to plan your first holiday as a new family without a hitch: 1. Intimate or traditional? As a new parent, it's well within your rights to want to spend your first holidays as a new family alone. If you plan to go this route, be prepared to explain to the grandparents why you're choosing to exclude them from your holiday plans this year. • Keep in mind that this holiday is special for others in your family, too. If you're planning to spend a holiday alone with your new family, consider spending a few days before the actual holiday with both sets of grandparents to satisfy the...
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