by Dr. Gil | Parents & Grandparents Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Articles
Parents and grandparents sometimes wish they could protect children from every negative influence. We can’t. Children will encounter opinions, attitudes, behaviors, entertainment, friendships, and messages that we didn’t choose for them. But perhaps our...
by Dr. Gil | Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Expanded Discussions
“Every child is learning values every day. The question isn’t whether they’re learning—but who is doing the teaching.” By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Every parent and grandparent hopes the children they love will grow into adults who are honest, kind,...
by Dr. Gil | Parents & Grandparents Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Articles
A child becomes angry. Words are exchanged. Perhaps there are tears. Eventually everyone calms down. Parents and grandparents sometimes breathe a sigh of relief and think: “Thank goodness that’s over.” But that may actually be when one of the most valuable...
by Dr. Gil | Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Expanded Discussions
“Every child feels angry sometimes. The goal isn’t to eliminate those feelings—it’s to help children learn what to do with them.” By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Every parent has seen it. And almost every grandparent has too. A favorite toy breaks. A...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Families schedule time for many things children need. Homework. Sports. Music lessons. Reading. Appointments. Activities. But what about character? That doesn’t mean families need to add another formal lesson to an already busy week. Quite the opposite....
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions
“Raising children is about more than teaching them what to know. It’s also about helping them become the kind of people they are meant to be.” By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Families have routines for almost everything. Breakfast. School. Homework. Sports. Baths....