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 | 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 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 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...