Have you told your children that you love them today? We do things everyday to show our kids that we love them, but sometimes making a warm meal and doing their laundry isn’t enough. Kids need constant reminders that we love and care about them. You have to nourish your relationship with them just as you would with anyone else. One of my favorite ways to do that is through love notes. How excited would your child be if when they got to school they found a little note from you in their pocket telling them to have a great … Continue reading →

There is a difference between discipline and punishment. Although punishment is a form of discipline, it tends to be ineffective in most cases. When we learn to discipline our children with love it becomes more of a learning process than mere punishment. The goal of discipline is to correct behavior and to teach our children to be responsible members of society. We are raising the future generation. We have a great responsibility. Learning how to discipline your child can be an overwhelming thing for any parent. No two children are alike. Some forms of discipline may work well for one … Continue reading →

We all feel love differently and our children are no exception. When we learn to speak our child’s love language we give them a sense of security and well-being, which is especially important in cases of divorce. Each of our children are different and may need love expressed differently to them. When I was growing up, my mother had two children whose love language was very strongly physical touch. They needed hugs and kisses and a pat on the back. Mine was quality time. I wanted to do things together, to spend time together, and to have her full attention. … Continue reading →