Parenting through the School Years . . . and Beyond!

We don't usually run ads, but this author is a good one with lots of good suggestions for parents. It's worth taking a look at.

Looking for a parenting book that addresses concerns that surface during the school years, from dealing with homework issues and organizing your family for household chores to creating a home environment supportive of your child’s emotional and developmental needs? Parenting through the School Years . . . and Beyond! is the book you need. As Jane Nelsen, author of the Positive Discipline series, notes in her Introduction, “this book is about providing a nurturing environment that is essential for children's success and happiness in school, as well as in all phases of life. It provides the edu¬cation parents need to help their children develop to their maximum potential.”

Available directly from the author ($15.95, with free shipping) and will be available via amazon.com and other online sources shortly. Contact Mike at mike@mikebrock.org or 214-364-4154.

The Most Important Thing About Families

How good are you about communicating postive thoughts and feelings to members of your family?

It is so easy to get caught up in the challenges of daily living by pointing out what doesn't work, rather than what works. Try to focus on what works and build on that.

People do better when they feel better. It's difficult to react positively to shame, blame, guilt and criticism or ridicule. Make sure you let the love come through your communication with those that are such an important part of your life.

Introduction to Family Life Education

Family life education provides skills and knowledge to enrich individual and family life. It includes knowledge about how families work; the interrelationship of families and society; human growth and development throughout the life span; the physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality; the impact of money and time management on daily family life; the importance and value of parent education; the effects of policy and legislation on families; ethical considerations in professional conduct; and a solid understanding and knowledge of how to teach and/or develop curriculum for what are often sensitive and personal issues.

The author of this blog will offer information that will promote healthy families, solution focused tips, and invite general discussion from those who wish to participate. Other family life professionals  may  contribute  so blog followers can benefit from their area of expertise.