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How to Develop Empathy in Kids (Part 1)
How to Develop Empathy in Kids (Part 1)
Apr 15, 2020 | Mental Health

Some practical ways to help kids develop the rich emotional insight they need for wonderful relationships in life.

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How to Develop Empathy in Kids (Part 2)
How to Develop Empathy in Kids (Part 2)
Apr 15, 2020 | Mental Health

Steps to walk alongside our children learning about emotions and empathy for others.

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Micropraise: The Leading Cause of Child Narcissism
Micropraise: The Leading Cause of Child Narcissism
Apr 14, 2020 | Mental Health

A narcissistic child is one that acts as if he or she is superior to others, feels entitled to special treatment, and craves attention from others.

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Raise a Money-Smart Kid
Raise a Money-Smart Kid
Apr 13, 2020 | Discipline

By involving children in financial decisions in an age-appropriate way, you give them the tools to make their own decisions later in life.

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Resisting the Social Media Comparison Trap
Resisting the Social Media Comparison Trap
Apr 13, 2020 | Healthy Parents

If we don’t hop online with intention or evaluate what we’re seeing, we can end up comparing others’ best day to our every day.

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Should We Demand Immediate Obedience?
Should We Demand Immediate Obedience?
Apr 13, 2020 | Discipline

If you find your kids becoming exasperated by how you discipline, it's time to re-think your methods.

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Teach Kids to be Responsible for Their Own Actions
Teach Kids to be Responsible for Their Own Actions
Apr 13, 2020 | Discipline

Sometimes punishment is not the best way to teach responsibility and wisdom.

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We Say “Stop!” They say, “NO!”
We Say “Stop!” They say, “NO!”
Apr 13, 2020 | Discipline

The way we handle our children’s defiance may be the most critical piece of parenting we do.

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When Technology Sucks the Life Out of a Family
When Technology Sucks the Life Out of a Family
Apr 13, 2020 | Healthy Parents

All of us were allowing our screen time to nudge just a little higher — and our family life was suffering for it.

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What Happens When We Approach Our Kids With an Empty Tank
What Happens When We Approach Our Kids With an Empty Tank
Apr 13, 2020 | Healthy Parents

When parents lean into their God-given identity, they can release their kids from the burden of meeting their needs.

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