Sow an act, and you reap a habit; sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny. ~ George Dana Boardman Raising children of character demands time and attention. Being a successful parent is much more complicated than just having them. Here are ten tips for building character in children: Make parenting your

The secret of success is constancy of purpose.  ~ Ben Franklin It has become a general consensus that discipline – the word, and the actions involved – has a negative connotation. Discipline is thought to mean one individual (usually a parent) exercising his will against the behavior of a child.  I would like to look at the concept of teaching

We all know that education is important, but when you are cramming for an exam, you may question the whole idea of learning. If you take the time to learn effective study skills, you’ll be far ahead when it comes time for test taking. Here are some tips on improving study habits. Take Notes (even if you already have) The

Children are bombarded by thousands of negative messages every day. Educational leaders- teachers, principals, parents need to create a positive atmosphere for our children, help the children to believe in themselves. Educational leaders can help children escape from the ever increasing web of failure, fear and social ills. ~ Reed Markham, Ph.D Kids go through changes throughout their lives, and

One of the best characteristics you can help your child with is to develop self discipline.  It’s also one of the things he will resist.  Children find it hard to adapt to routine but here are some helpful tips for raising a happy child that is successful in both the areas of self discipline and routine: A Mental Jumpstart Breakfast

Life is a fabulous experience.  There is so much to enjoy learning in life, that I don’t think it is possible to do it all in our rather short span of years.  When you are a child, looking into the future can be a scary thing.  In the first place, the quantity of things to learn can be overwhelming.  And

Impressionable children, in the early years when they are fully alive, fully attentive, and fully filled with the desire to learn it all, are like little sponges. You may think he’s “only playing,” but your child has both his ears and his eyes wide open and attentive to all that is going on around him – so you need to

Do you think of  yourself as being ambitious? Is there a plan inside your mind hidden from everyone else that strives to supersede the achievements of all others? Is this driving force inside of you something you value? Does it bring you joy and a sense of satisfaction? Or does it leave you exhausted with a sense of “never going

The unfolding of an understanding about you and about life happens one small step at a time. These are the stepping stones of life. You weren’t born an adult. You had to unfold that one step at a time. A pianist has to unfold his skill one step at a time. This universe has a step by step design too.

No man stands so straight as when he stoops to help a boy.  ~Knights of Pythagoras Have you ever wondered why individuals like Mother Theresa and the Dalai Lama encourage us to “be of service” to others and live that in their own daily lives? What is so wonderful about being of service? Love is an action word, and it’s