#teaching responsibility

The moment your teen turns 18, the world will expect them to: Manage money like a banker Cook like a chef Negotiate like a lawyer And adult like they’ve been doing it for years But here’s the harsh truth: 90% of these critical life skills aren’t taught in school. This ultimate guide reveals the 10 non-negotiable abilities your teen actually needs to thrive—plus exactly how to teach them. 1.…

How Much Defiance Is Normal In Children?

There are no real norms when it comes to children, but there is a range that children will typically develop within. Defiance within children is a normal part of their development. Most often, they will explore their boundaries.  It is essential to understand why these defiances happen and how you can handle them – and when it might be time to seek professional support for an odd…

5 Ways to Have Open-Minded Children

We all want what’s best for our children. And there are, of course, many different elements that contribute to having a happy and fulfilled child. Some are more direct than others, for instance, regarding their health. Others are a little vaguer but arguably just as important. Take open-mindedness, for example. This is hard to pin down, but there are ways to nurture it, and if you can ensure that…

How to Teach Your Child to Be Responsible

Teaching your child to be responsible is one of the most important things that you can do as a parent, and it is not always the easiest. Children sometimes become resistant to actually taking steps to become responsible and this can cause frustration for you as a parent. In order for what you are doing to be effective, you need to know the steps to take in order to make sure that your child…

#WQWWC #12: “Who’s Responsible for This?”

This week’s topic to inspire you in Writer’s Quotes Wednesday Challenge is responsibility or it’s opposite – blame. #WQWWC is a challenge about using quotes around a theme. You find your quote and write about it. Include the link for this post in your post, or copy the link to your post and paste it into my comment box. These are the last words a child wants to hear when the evidence of…

From Caretaker to Mentor

As the seasons change, so does the status quo in our house.  My oldest is 8 and my expectations of him are growing almost as much as his feet.   Building character and confidence are the development milestones up ahead.  Half of the reason is – I can’t keep up.  There are too many things that need my attention every minute of my day.  The other half is – I realized I may be doing more harm than…

Kidibank™ Positive Parenting App For Families

Time to start giving allowances?

Most families do it-and now there’s a really innovative way to teach your children financial responsibility. Introducing the Kidibank™ positive parenting app. (more…)