Jean Tracy

Parenting: Turning Fearful Kids into Confident Children

Parents, do your children love trying new things? Are they confident? Or do they hide under a blanket of fear? Today we'll look at 5 common fears, a story, and a solution. 5 Common Fears 1. Kids fear failing so unless tasks are easy they give up. 2. Kids fear bugs so they jump and scream at the sight of them. 3. Kids fear they won't be liked so they avoid seeking out new friends. 4. Kids... (posted by Jean 202 days 23 hours ago.)

The Anger Scale: Teach Your Kids Now or You'll Be Sorry

The Anger Scale: Teach Your Kids Now or You'll Be Sorry By Jean Tracy, MSS The Anger Scale Can Help Your Kids Reduce Rage When Daniel heard he couldn't go on the Hammer at the amusement park, his eyes bulged and he shouted, “That's not fair!” “The sign where you got the ticket says you have to be at least 4 feet 10 inches tall to ride. I'm sorry,” said the ticket... (posted by Jean 226 days 5 hours ago.)

This Guilt-Regret-Scale Saves Kids from Extreme Pain

Do you hate the painful feelings of extreme guilt? Do you want to protect your children from them? Today I'll share the strategy for moving your child from painful guilt to healthy regret. “A man can stand a lot as long as he can stand himself.” ~ Axel Munthe When our children do wrong, we want them to feel regret and to fix it. Ask your kids to imagine a girl named Sophia who broke... (posted by Jean 267 days 7 hours ago.)

Parenting: You Don't Have to Be An Expert to Guide Your Children's Character

If you want your children to become a people of character with a crystal clear conscience and free of emotional pain, keep reading. Find out how conversations help your kids build character. Kids Don't Respect Parents Who Lack Character If children hear their parents say one thing but hear them gossip, yell, see them drink too much, or act the opposite of their good... (posted by Jean 293 days 6 hours ago.)

Character Building: How to Guide Your Children to a Crystal Clear Conscience

If you want to raise kids with character and a crystal clear conscience, free of emotional guilt, keep reading. Find out how the right conversations help your kids grow. Children Don’t Respect Parents without Character If children hear their parents say one thing but hear them gossip, yell, see them drink too much, or act the opposite of their good advice, kids... (posted by Jean 315 days 5 hours ago.)

Character Building Tips for Parents of Kids Who Whine

If your kids whine, and drive you crazy, are your nerves raw with irritation? I know whining is one of the worst sounds ever. If you want relief and want to build character too, read on. Imagine your child whining. Hear her squeaky tone. See her droopy pitiful face. Feel the guilt for not making her life perfect. Then read this story to your family with that background in mind. Ask the questions... (posted by Jean 341 days ago.)