Over the years, structures get modified for continuing growth. Here you will find the help to encourage life long learning.
Enjoy the bi-weekly articles below.
These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to just these ages. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
Enjoy the bi-weekly articles below.
These sections are organized by age level, but the information is not confined to just these ages. Consider looking at other age ranges as well. Also, make sure to check out the Archives.
The Challenge of Patience
Adolescents are harder to get along with. The best way to have patience with them is to model patience. Give your children this gift although having patience with them is a challenge.
When they encounter a roadblock to something they want or need, have them pause and just breathe. You will either get a reaction or a response.
When they react, they do things without thinking which is probably most of the time. When they react, they cause others to stress out and be hurt by their impulsive actions. It is ok for them to tolerate pain or discomfort; they push older children to change their attitudes and minds. If they can pay attention to what is happening inside themselves, they won't be blaming others for their discomfort or unhappiness. Help them understand how addictive their anger, irritation, and outrage can become and how damaging such reactions are to themselves and others. They must teach themselves to wait and be patient not only with themselves, but those around them. Maybe they need to stop doing things that are not important right now and that are causing them stress. Maybe they need to be mindful of the triggers or things that make them impatient.
If parents can calmly make time to encourage them to respond, you will help them to think about how they can solve their problems. They are attempting to act on their own by exploring possibilities in their own minds. Help them to empower themselves by controlling their emotions and feelings in order to experience a happier life for all.
Setting Realistic Goals with Your Older Children
Making time to listen to your older children as they attempt to find their way in life is vitally important. They need you to listen to them, to know what they want to do or accomplish in their lives. You may have your heart set on their attending your alma mater for college, but maybe they want to go to art or design school. Perhaps, going into a military service will give them the impetus and skills they need to make their way in the world.
If you have frequently made time for discussion and showed interest in the talents and abilities your children have developed throughout their schooling, the decisions they make now need to be respected. You can give them advice, but they may not listen as they stubbornly follow what they believe is the best way for them.
Remember this title. Just be there to help them set "realistic goals" in keeping with their interests, passion and ability.
Adolescents are harder to get along with. The best way to have patience with them is to model patience. Give your children this gift although having patience with them is a challenge.
When they encounter a roadblock to something they want or need, have them pause and just breathe. You will either get a reaction or a response.
When they react, they do things without thinking which is probably most of the time. When they react, they cause others to stress out and be hurt by their impulsive actions. It is ok for them to tolerate pain or discomfort; they push older children to change their attitudes and minds. If they can pay attention to what is happening inside themselves, they won't be blaming others for their discomfort or unhappiness. Help them understand how addictive their anger, irritation, and outrage can become and how damaging such reactions are to themselves and others. They must teach themselves to wait and be patient not only with themselves, but those around them. Maybe they need to stop doing things that are not important right now and that are causing them stress. Maybe they need to be mindful of the triggers or things that make them impatient.
If parents can calmly make time to encourage them to respond, you will help them to think about how they can solve their problems. They are attempting to act on their own by exploring possibilities in their own minds. Help them to empower themselves by controlling their emotions and feelings in order to experience a happier life for all.
Setting Realistic Goals with Your Older Children
Making time to listen to your older children as they attempt to find their way in life is vitally important. They need you to listen to them, to know what they want to do or accomplish in their lives. You may have your heart set on their attending your alma mater for college, but maybe they want to go to art or design school. Perhaps, going into a military service will give them the impetus and skills they need to make their way in the world.
If you have frequently made time for discussion and showed interest in the talents and abilities your children have developed throughout their schooling, the decisions they make now need to be respected. You can give them advice, but they may not listen as they stubbornly follow what they believe is the best way for them.
Remember this title. Just be there to help them set "realistic goals" in keeping with their interests, passion and ability.