Passing Along the Principles That Matter Most—One Conversation at a Time "One of the greatest gifts parents and grandparents can give children is a clear understanding of the values that define their family." By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Every family has...

How JeanieOlogy™ Grows with Your Child and Your Family’s Creativity "Some of the best learning experiences don't come from following something exactly as written—they come from making it your own." By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ One of the wonderful things about...

Helping Parents and Grandparents Build Character Through Meaningful Conversations By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Parents and grandparents know that helping children grow involves much more than preparing them to succeed in school or someday enter the working...

  The Small Habit That Helps Raise Thankful Children By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ There are few qualities more beautiful—or more valuable—than a grateful heart. When children learn to appreciate the people, opportunities, experiences, and blessings around...

Helping Children Learn That Their Choices Matter By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Responsibility is one of the most important qualities parents and grandparents can help children develop. Making the bed, caring for a pet, putting toys away, helping a sibling,...

Helping Children Understand the Values Behind Money By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Children begin learning about money long before they earn their first paycheck. They watch parents buy groceries, hear conversations about vacations and bills, see advertisements...

Helping Children Learn Respect, Listening, and Compromise By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ "That's mine!" "He started it!" "That's not fair!" Parents and grandparents have heard these words many times. Children disagree. Siblings argue. Friends hurt each other's...

Helping Children Notice the Good Already Around Them By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ "I want that!" "Why does she have one and I don't?" "Can we get a new one?" Children grow up surrounded by messages encouraging them to want more. It can be easy to focus on what...

Helping Children Learn, Recover, and Try Again By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ "I got it wrong." "I can't do this." "I give up." Parents and grandparents hear these words when children struggle, make poor choices, lose a game, break something, or try something new...

Helping Children Understand That Other People Matter By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ "Say please." "Say thank you." "Don't interrupt." "Be nice to your sister." Children hear reminders like these hundreds of times while growing up. Good manners matter. But respect...