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DO Have Regular Family Meals

It strengthened our bonds with one another. It gave us time to share our lives with each other. It was a time for my daughter and wife to let me know about any problems they were having so that I could offer help or suggestions. It also gave me a heads up on how to help them to alleviate their stress. In addition, children who participate in evening meals together with their parents tend to do better in school. They get better grades and they have better social skills. My daughter was successful in school; maybe family meals helped.

DO Remember That Your Children Watch You, Listen To You, And Learn From You

As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Your actions speak so loudly that I can’t hear your words!” Unfortunately, negative behavior undermines anything positive that you do. You may have heard more than once about a boy who grew up in a home where the father was physically or emotionally abusive to the mother. Guess what? He probably grew up to do the same.

Strong Parent-Child Relationships

Children who have a healthy relationship with their parents are more likely to develop positive relationships with other people around them. They can establish secure bonds and friendships with peers. They are better at regulating their emotions when faced with stress and difficult situations.

Entitlement: Do We Really Deserve It?

American society has developed an overwhelming attitude of Entitlement. We have an unrealistic expectation that we deserve to start at the top or a higher level than other people who have worked for years to achieve the level of success that they now enjoy. Unfortunately, far too many parents do nothing to dispel this attitude. They … Read more