by Patrick Duculan | Nov 19, 2018
Learning how to nurture your child’s emotional health in children is one of the most important aspects of parenting. Daniel Goleman, expert on emotional intelligence, asserts: “If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you... 
by Patrick Duculan | Nov 9, 2018
Every parent wants their children to thrive in social settings. Some parents try to develop courage, self-confidence, and independence in their children while others focus more on compassion, acceptance, and empathy. But did you know that developing emotional health... 
by adminitp | Oct 28, 2018
Emotional intelligence. It sounds like a fancy term, especially for parents of young children who may be running on Starbucks coffee and five hours’ sleep. Fear not. Emotional intelligence entails having the emotional awareness and emotional competence to connect... 
by adminitp | Aug 8, 2018
When my boys were two and four, their energy level was through the roof. I was overworked, exhausted, and stressed out. To make matters worse, I lacked good self-care skills and suffered much. See if you can relate. During those early years, I lived with the... 
by adminitp | Apr 4, 2018
Pam was a busy mom who wanted to raise her two young children to be independent little people. She operated in survival mode quite often, wanting to nurture a family that thrived. Yet she always ended up feeling like a stressed mom who was always feeling... 
by adminitp | Mar 7, 2018
Are your children not listening? Ask any parent of young children what they wish for, and the list may include things like strong coffee, a good night’s sleep and how best to get a child to listen the first time. Not sure how to talk to kids? You’re not... 
by adminitp | Feb 28, 2018
We all want to raise children who become cooperative, courageous, and independent little people who thrive. Of course, the big question is how. Thankfully, we don’t have to rely on grandma’s intuition or the opinions of others to address the pressing... 
by adminitp | Feb 20, 2018
When Diane first met with me, she was frazzled by 4-year-old Emma’s misbehavior. She was convinced her daughter was a problem child or a child of rage. Like other parents, Diane assumed Emma was behaving badly, the incidents would never end, and they were both... 
by adminitp | Aug 14, 2019
For those of you who live in North America, it’s back to school time once again. Sadly, this means that the fun and festivities of summer vacation are coming to a close. (as a college educator, my summer break is also coming to a close). Regardless of how... 
by Patrick Duculan | Jan 7, 2019
I have a story for you today that will help transform your parenting in 2019. During my early years of parenting, I invested in myself and my education and let me tell you it was one of the best things my wife and I did to transform our parenting—and life in our... 
by adminitp | Sep 26, 2018
We all know that power struggles are a real challenge. But did you know that a good dose of empathy cures power struggles? When children object, complain, or disapprove of your requests, it can be tempting to react with anger and frustration. Even so, it is important... 
by adminitp | Sep 19, 2018
It’s back to school time again. With young children, unlocking the secret to a peaceful morning can be a real chore. Sometimes it involves being patient and finding your compassion while your little one throws himself on the floor or screams loud enough to... 
by Patrick Duculan | Sep 12, 2018
Have you ever blown it as a parent? Join the club. The bad news is that it’s impossible to be “there” emotionally for your children 100% of the time. The good news is that a sincere attempt at apology and repair can mend those relationship ruptures.... 
by adminitp | Sep 10, 2018
Want to end morning madness? With the school year back in session, it can be a real challenge while getting your kids ready, getting yourself ready for work, and still getting out the door on time. Sound familiar? The bad news is that offering choices,... 
by Patrick Duculan | Aug 15, 2018
It’s that time of year again—the time welcomed by parents and cringed at by kids: back to school. To help make this transition a bit easier, here are few ways to ease out of the lazy summer routine and ease your family toward a more structured and enjoyable first...
