Last week I was interviewed by Lisa A. Fredette from Passionate About Life Coaching. I spoke about how to build your self-confidence and find the courage to take risks. Discover methods of increasing your self-esteem and reaching your goals. To
Teaching Children to Speak to Strangers
Hello from Auntie Artichoke and beautiful Montana: Thanks so much for commenting and asking about this tricky subject. We want our children to be open, affirming and respectful to all, but also don’t want them to be hurt. In a
Should You Talk to Strangers?
What you think about, you bring about. If you think most people are mean, selfish, and out to get you, then that is the kind of people you will be looking for and find. However, if you think most people
A Tip About Learning Styles
Obtain a book from the library on learning styles. Perhaps your child has to have a detailed job description or must be shown repeatedly how to do a task. Some children not only need to know what the job is,
What do parents have a right to expect from their children?
While there are certain things that parents need to provide for our children, there are also things that parents have a right to expect in return. Here they are: Respect and courtesy in both verbal and non-verbal language. Accepting personal
What do children have a right to expect from parents?
Hello from snowy Montana! Children should be able expect certain things from their parents. Here is a little list that all parents should read… • Affection, warmth and comfort – hopefully a deep, unconditional, ongoing love. • Respect and courtesy
Question for Auntie Artichoke
“We work hard to keep our yard clean and attractive. It makes me crazy to see kids walking home from Middle School and dropping papers and wrappers on the sidewalk. Should I speak up?”-Retired BankerAuntie Artichoke says:Yes, please speak up
Using the Law of Attraction to Bless Others
The Searcher In my work as a parent educator, I teach many different workshops to parents, childcare providers and teaching staff. Before each class, I set an intention that I will be a conduit of information for those who are