How To Talk So Children Will Listen

http://www.oanow.com/oan/lifestyles/parenting/article/how_to_talk_so_children_will_listen/81781/

ChildFund Sri Lanka set to create positive change in children’s lives

http://www.dailymirror.lk/DM_BLOG/Sections/frmNewsDetailView.aspx?ARTID=53284

Local students helping children across Colorado

http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Stories/News/Nonprofit/Story~628135.aspx

Happy Father's Day

http://www.examiner.com/x-12046-Baltimore-Christian-Spirituality-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Happy-Fathers-Day

How do you know?

I think that one of the biggest challenges in "Raising Positive Children..." is knowing. How do you know when you're doing the right thing to help your child learn. Is it by spoiling? Or, by using a firm hand and keeping them on track? Just some things for y'all to thing about.

Growing Rich Before Growing Up

http://www.successmagazine.com/growing-rich-before-growing-up/PARAMS/article/729

Who needs two parents?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jun/13/family-divorce

More dads are stepping up with family-building contributions

http://www.kansascity.com/273/story/1249468.html

MORE CARROT LESS STICK

One point of view on a topic that could have endless discussion.


http://www.bangkokpost.com/life/family/18283/more-carrot-less-stick

'I think I can, I think I can': Salutatorian Alisa Parrett's graduation speech

Totally inspirational. Everyone should read this!!!


http://www.wickedlocal.com/wenham/news/education/x313681632/I-think-I-can-I-think-I-can-Salutatorian-Alisa-Parretts-graduation-speech

Biting Hurts! Why Children Bite and How To Handle It

Yikes!!


http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=220946

Autism care takes biological toll on mothers

Autism does take its toll. Positive reinforcement? READ HERE.

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/44407/title/Autism_care_takes_biological_toll_on_mothers

15-year-old Geoffrey Winsemann's efforts made him stand out

A very touching and inspirational story.



http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-bizobituary-geoffrey-winsemann-060409jun04,0,2159411.story

Raising Successful Young People

Almost like a course for courses!! Read on...


http://bainbridgega.com/news/publish/assests0603.shtml

Coping Skills May Reduce Teen Depression

Some information about teens and positive thinking. Good stuff!!


http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20090602/coping-skills-may-reduce-teen-depression

'This has been my dream,' spelling bee winner says

How's this for positive children?!


http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/05/29/us.spelling.bee/

A year of positive thinking yields A's

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090528/NEWS01/905280318/1006/A+year+of+positive+thinking+yields+A+s

Positive Behavior Support Is the Progressive Alternative to Restraints and Seclusion in Schools

More positive info about children and helping them move forward. Enjoy.

http://sev.prnewswire.com/education/20090526/DC2222426052009-1.html

Good Deeds: A weekly reminder of the nice things we do for each other

Need I say more?


http://www.canada.com/Good+Deeds/1627845/story.html

How Far Have We Come? Not Far Enough--Robin Sax

Whether or not you have children of your own, this article gives some great tips on talking with kids and helping to keep them informed in a positive way about some touchy subjects.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robin-sax/how-far-have-we-come-not_b_205332.html

"Idol" winner Kris wants respect, Adam eyes stardom

Whichever one you like, or don't like, they're both to be commended. AND, I'd say: just a little bit positive!!


http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE54L6C120090522

Holland teaches positive parenting in Venice

Excellent article on positive parenting. Read this now.

http://www.examiner.com/x-9034-West-LA-Early-Childhood-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Holland-teaches-positive-parenting-in-Venice

Post a comment, I dare you!!

If it's all so negative, how can they be positive?

Our lives can be filled with so much negativity that it can often seem a daunting task to remain positive. This especially holds true as we raise our children.

Look at all the sources of negativity around you: television news programs, newspaper articles, radio news, customer complaints, our own receipt of poor customer service, the weather, etc.

I think that it's easy to say that we are constantly being bombarded on all sides by negativity. And, please understand that I'm not "blasting" the media here--I understand, sensationalism sells. Misery loves company, and all that. They are, after all, in the business they are in to make a profit.

And yes, if you feel that you need to be informed on what's going on in the world, then you need to be informed. However, as James Earl Ray says, you don't need to be inundated with garbage.
(paraphrased).

This blog, as the title suggests, is about children. The impact we have on our children is so very, very strong and we should constantly be aware of it and keep our own negativity in check. That being said, it's quite comprehendable to understand that if we surround ourselves with negativity, then this negativity will surely be passed on to our children.

Most likely, there's not a single able-minded parent out there who will say: "I want my kid(s) to be negative. I want them to have a negative life."

So...

First learn to deal with the negativity in your own life experience so that you are not exposing your children to this garbage. Your attitude, if constantly taking in negative junk, is probably not going to be a positive example to your chilren. And, your dealings with your children will not be in a positive manner if you are negative.

Children need encouragement and positive reinforcement, not criticism and belittling.

Do your best to be the best example you can to your children and marvel at the results that your children will experience!!