Parent Corner

Being a parent is hard work. There are days that you have the strength to withstand all the crying and complaining to share the love and grace that children deserve. There are also days when your patience is gone and you feel the need to tag out before you say something that you will regret. The following are articles and resources that may help you in your time of parenting need.

• 10 Habits to Shape a Kind, Well-Adjusted Child
• 10 Holiday Non-toy Gift Ideas
• 10 Ways to Build Strong, Lifelong Listening Skills in Children
• 13 Powerful phrases proven to help an anxious kid calm down.
• 11 Simple Ways to Show Your Child Your Love
• 32 Tantrum-Tamer phrases to use with 3- and 4-year olds in meltdown mode (PDF)
• All About Young Children
  Website for families describing skills that help children learn
• Building Stronger Families and Stronger Bonds
• Children and Chores: Four Ways to Get Them to Help
• Creative Ways to Express a Thankful Heart
• Fall Bucket List
  Great things to do with your kids this season
• Go to Non-Screen Options for Dark Winter Days
• Great Benefits from a Family Game Night
• iPad Generation's Fingers Not Ready to Write, Teachers Say
• KC Parent Magazine - Summer Camp Guide
• Language and Communication Skills that Make all the Difference for Kindergarten
• Macaroni Kid
  Local publication to support families with Northland news and events in the community
• Pint-Sized Pursuits: Enrichment Activities for the Preschool Crowd
• Tips for Inspiring Conversation with Your Kids
• Help kids become great problem solvers
• Raising a selfless child in a selfish world
• Raising an Expressive Child
• Seeking Sleep: A Parent's Guide to the Importance of a Child's Consistent Slumber
• Teaching Kids Kindness
• Teaching Kids to Have a Grateful Heart
• What Kids Need More than Anything