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Exciting news. The new book will be out soon. I know many of you have contributed and are eager to see it. We are also working on some buttons (e.g. My story has been published in ...) and banners for your blogs.
Will keep you posted on when the book is available. For any of yo… Continue

Great prizes to be won!

Upload a photo of your child 'being triumphant' and tell us in 100 words or less why they are a triumphant child for your chance to win a gift pack!

The entry judged by us to be the 'most triumphant' will win a Triumphant Child Gift Pack worth $49.95.

Entry is easy. just complete the following steps:

1. Snap a picture of your child being triumphant.
2. Become a… Continue

How do you know if your child has healthy self-esteem or not?

What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem is the confidence and satisfaction a child has in them-self. In psychology, self-esteem reflects a person's overall self worth. Therefore, the development of a positive self-concept or… Continue

Does your young child have temper tantrums? Does it feel like they last forever? Well take heart, you are not alone.

Tantrum behavior can start as young as around your child's first birthday. When tantrums first appear, many parents question what they have done wrong!… Continue

Family identity refers to the attitudes and behaviors that are routine in a family.

Your children need to know what it means to be a “Jones” or “Larios” or “Patel.” Family values create the structure needed for healthy growth, like a garden trellis.

You and your spouse come from different family identities and need to think about what your shared family identity will consist of. Now is a good time to reflect and intentionally define some of your own family traits.

Here are a few thoughts on f… Continue