How to Improve Parent-Child Relationships
The rising influence of societal issues has negatively affected parenting. Many parents are perplexed about raising their children morally upright without worrying about peer pressure and negative character. There’s a need to nurture a child’s physical, social, moral, and emotional development. One of the advisable ways to do this is by improving the parent-child […]
How To Show Love To Your Teen And Get Them To Listen
As a parent of a teenager, this conversation might sound familiar to you: “How was your day?” “Fine.” “That’s it? Just fine?” “Yup.” These one-sided, one-word answer conversations can frustrate parents. We’re going to show you ways to show love to your teen, and get them to open up and communicate with you. Teenagers put […]
How to Make a Difference in Your South Florida Community Today
It’s a great thing when people want to make a difference in their communities. Whether you live in South Florida or are new to the community, having an interest in its well-being and the lives of the fellow residents can be an amazing experience. It will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and […]
The Secrets to a Great Parent and Teenager Relationship
Once, you and your child felt like best friends. You played together, laughed together, shared sports or hobbies together. They seemed to look up to you, often bringing their friends to the house. Then, you suddenly became the enemy. What happened? Your child became a teenager, that’s what. Starting around age 13 – but often […]
Raising the B.A.R. Program Receives Grant from the Cutler Bay Community Fund
Miami, FL – Be Strong International’s (BSI) Raising the B.A.R. (Budding Adult-Child Relationship) program has been awarded a grant of $2,475 from the Cutler Bay Community Fund at The Miami Foundation. “The Cutler Bay Community Fund aims to establish partnerships that help improve the quality of life of residents in our community, and support local nonprofit […]
Model the Behavior You’d Like to See in Your Child
Model the Behavior You’d Like to See in Your Child Children’s behavior often mimics their parents’. You’ve probably noticed this yourself. Does your child ever “play dress-up” in your clothes? Do they watch you very closely when you’re doing something they’re trying to learn to do? We like to think they’re copying us because they […]
How to Teach Children the Value of Following Rules
How to Teach Children the Value of Following Rules The process of learning to follow rules begins at home, in early childhood. Parents are their children’s first teachers and this is one of the important lessons they can teach them. Home is where children learn about what rules are, why they are important and how […]
What 3 Problems Do Most Single Parents Face?
Single-parent families face many problems, from financial struggles to custody issues and conflicts with their children’s other parent. Without a partner to share the load, it can seem even harder. The most common problems are about money, time and child-rearing concerns; there’s never enough of the first two and too much of the third. But […]