Feb 11, 2012 Posted by rahot

How to Start Potty Training – Are You Feeling Overwhelmed?

Have you checked out the immense amount of info about potty training online lately? Well, if you and your toddler are at the stage where you are asking how to start potty training, then you have probably researched the topic a bit. Sometimes that’s all it takes for the overwhelm to begin! Seriously, after toilet training four kids of my own, I can tell you two things for sure about the potty... read more

Feb 11, 2012 Posted by rahot

Introducing Slow Parenting Teens

Are you worried about your tween turning into one of those scary teens? Are you tired of fighting with you teens? Are you interested in establishing a respectful and sustainable relationship with your teen or tween?  Are you willing to make some changes? Welcome to slow parenting teens.  We have a plan for creating calm, fun, and satisfying relationships with your tweens and teens. Our culture tells us... read more

Feb 11, 2012 Posted by rahot

Eleven Tips For Positive Thinking

1. Learn, Read, and Listen Daily – Everyday get up and read some quotes about positive thinking, listen to motivational tapes, reflect on challenges you have overcome, and the adventures undertaken. There are many outstanding resources available to download that offer advice and education to develop positive thinking. 2. Optimism – Psychologist Martin Seligman mentions that people who think... read more

Feb 10, 2012 Posted by rahot

Stress Free Potty Training for Your Child

Potty training can be stressful for many families, but it certainly doesn’t have to be.  Parents usually have never dealt with potty issues until they have their first child.  After changing diaper after diaper, the closer a child gets to potty training age, the more excited parents often get.  However, if this excitement creates stress due to the desire to have their child potty trained now, or... read more

Feb 10, 2012 Posted by rahot

Christian Parenting Advice

Like most Christian parents, you probably ask God for help to properly raise your children, here are four ways to make parenting for Christians just a little simpler. 1. Be an example. Most people learn things more effectively when they see an example of how they should act, and children are no exception. It is unrealistic to expect your children to be godly children if you are not a godly parent. Like any... read more