Confidence is a crucial part of our lives; as children and adults. Without it, we are left with a low self-esteem; feelings of unworthiness; and vulnerable to the pitfalls life sometimes doles out. Confident moms and dads = confident children and this, above all else, is the very foundation which will determine the future success or failure of your children. As parents you have an enormous impact on your child's emotional developoment. Here are some tips on how you can increase your child’s confidence and self-esteem. READ More on Confident Parents Mean Confident Kids

by Dr. Caron Goode

Empathic children seem to uncannily identify with, feel or understand another’s pain or distress. Empathic babies often become agitated when hearing another baby cry in a nursery. Toddlers who identify with another child’s frustrations will act out that frustration also. Empathic teens want to help those in need and champion the underdog.READ More on The Art Of Parenting – Teaching Empathy