judyhwright tagged articles.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:01:45 ESTCopyright 2012 Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/fatherhood/why-fathers-matter-to-kids-8568.htmThe family is the foundation of life. It is the basic organization and where family members learn what is expected of them in life and their part in the scheme of things.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:11:22 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/fatherhood/why-fathers-matter-to-kids-8568.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/fatherhood/10-ways-for-a-dad-to-say-i-love-you-to-his-children-when-he-is-away-from-them-8566.htmChildren need fathers. No matter how old the child is or how bad the relationship has been in the past. If you, as a father, have relinquished the reins of guidance because of absence you need to step back into the picture. Many men are uncomfortable mentoring, guiding, teaching and yes, loving their own children. they assume that the step-dad, teacher or coach will step in to teach their sons the ways of male-dom.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:49:31 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/fatherhood/10-ways-for-a-dad-to-say-i-love-you-to-his-children-when-he-is-away-from-them-8566.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/self-improvement/stress-management/staying-calm-when-stressed-out---what-is-underlying-emotion-8585.htmAs a parent educator and family relationship coach, I work with families just like yours and mine all over the world. When I asked participants in my parenting classes what they do when they are angry or stressed, they say that they yell, swear, throw a shoe or other object or threaten their kids with a punishment.Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:16:47 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/self-improvement/stress-management/staying-calm-when-stressed-out---what-is-underlying-emotion-8585.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/school-time/just-walk-away---teach-your-children-to-brush-off-teasing-1879.htmIf you are a parent whose child is suffering from teasing, you should remember that there are options. Teach your child that there are different ways to deal with teasing, and encourage them to choose the one that will make them feel confident and good about themselves. Read the article and help your children Practice Ignoring Hurtful Remarks.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:47:09 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/school-time/just-walk-away---teach-your-children-to-brush-off-teasing-1879.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/self-improvement/positive-attitude/cultivating-positive-thoughts-1875.htmHow and why do we believe what we believe? Most belief systems are established before 6 years of age. How do we arrive at our underlying set of beliefs, attitudes, assumptions and prejudices? Who planted the information in our minds? Was the information nurturing or toxic? What did we hear, see or experience that established our life's action patterns?Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:45:25 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/self-improvement/positive-attitude/cultivating-positive-thoughts-1875.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/home-and-family/techniques-to-get-kids-to-work-at-home-1851.htmIt is not always easy to combine fun and work, but it is possible. The goal of family relationships should be one of mutual respect and cooperation. The sooner the chores are done, the sooner you can go have fun. Or, if you use the techniques and ideas listed below, you can do both at the same time. These fun ideas have been tested by families just like yours and mine and they work! So use your teaching and problem solving skills to think of new ways to get your kids to help at home.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:44:53 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/home-and-family/techniques-to-get-kids-to-work-at-home-1851.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/your-family/getting-kids-to-help-at-home---pre-school-and-kindergarten-1850.htmIncreasing evidence suggests that rich stimulation early in life affects the intellectual development of children. Children need as much encouragement as possible to try new tasks. They also need to learn from doing. Only in this way can they come to know about their surroundings and how they will personally affect them. In fact, it's never too early to start working on your child's self-image and self-confidence. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:44:30 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/your-family/getting-kids-to-help-at-home---pre-school-and-kindergarten-1850.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/pre-school/three-year-olds---needs-and-expectations-1848.htmThe third year is a fascinating one in the growth of a child. I have never met a three-year-old I didn't just adore. The three-year-old can do things. He can run, jump, ride a trike and go up and down stairs proficiently. He loves to run errands, and his best reward is a smile from his parents. He pays attention to adults and watches their facial expression for approval or disapproval. He is motivated by stories, games and songs to get a message across. He is very curious and loves to talk and learn.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:43:31 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/pre-school/three-year-olds---needs-and-expectations-1848.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/pre-school/four-year-olds-expectations-and-needs-1847.htmIf three is the age of doing, four is the age of finding out. The two words most frequently used by a four-year-old are Why and how. He is also a doer who lives in the here and now. So when you say, "Let's hurry and clean the house and we can go to the circus tomorrow," you are really pushing his buttons. Yesterday means nothing. Tomorrow is a vague promise.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:43:01 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/pre-school/four-year-olds-expectations-and-needs-1847.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/parenting/kids-chores--more-easy-to-use-ways-to-get-your-family-to-help-at-home-1844.htm# It is sometimes easier to do the chores ourselves than get the kids to pitch in. Is it worth it to expect household help from all members of the family? Yes, it provides benefits for everyone. The goal for parents should be to do less for their children so they have more time to do things with them. By working together as a family, we learn life skills and to assume personal responsibility.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:41:14 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/parenting/kids-chores--more-easy-to-use-ways-to-get-your-family-to-help-at-home-1844.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/parenting/why-our-kids-dont-listen---5-reasons-why-they-tune-us-out-1843.htm"Did you hear what I said?" "Are you listening to me?" "Why do I have to repeat myself 100 times?" If you are tired of trying to communicate with a child who seems to be hard of hearing when we speak, perhaps there are some reasons. We talk too much We talk too loud Every conversation is a criticism We don't listen when they speak They have trained us to nag Let's examine these Listening Lessons and see what we can improve.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:40:50 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/parenting/why-our-kids-dont-listen---5-reasons-why-they-tune-us-out-1843.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/school-time/help-your-child-succeed-in-school---5-ideas-to-build-parent-school-partnerships-1842.htmAre you concerned about your child's experiences in school? Here are some ideas to go the extra mile in building partnerships with the teacher and school to produce major results in academic success. Parents make the difference in a child's education and love of learning. We can help with homework and read together daily. We can ask questions to encourage critical thinking. You can become involved as a partner in the education and learning environment your child and those who do not have an advocate.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:39:33 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/kids-and-teens/school-time/help-your-child-succeed-in-school---5-ideas-to-build-parent-school-partnerships-1842.htmTRCB.comjudyhwrighthttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/parenting/incentives-can-encourage-feelings-of-accomplishment-1837.htmDo you know the difference between a bribe and an incentive? Are your children and employees always concerned with WIIFE (what's in it for me)? Do you think the sense of entitlement some children have is growing? How do you teach the inner reward when they want an outer or tangible gift? In this article, we will discuss the place of incentives in motivation.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:36:45 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/home-and-family/parenting/incentives-can-encourage-feelings-of-accomplishment-1837.htmTRCB.comjudyhwright