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Jean Tracy
I love sharing my counseling secrets from over 20 years as a child and family counselor.
Interests: family brunches, writing newsletters, designing parenting products, and gardening, babysitting grandchildren, public speaking club, reading club
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Happy Parenting Bonds! Raise happy kids! It’s a challenging, tiring, and priceless journey. Take your parenting tools kit. Fill it with 5 great skills. Now picture this: you’re super tired and your kids are fighting. Will you do your best... Continue reading
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Kids Become the Way They Think As we enter the New Year, it's the perfect time to reflect on our parenting methods. Let's set positive intentions for our children's growth. One crucial aspect to consider is the development of thinking... Continue reading
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Our Christmas season is here, and it's a time for joy and togetherness. Let's make it extra special by keeping things simple and easy. Here are ten ideas for parents and kids to enjoy the Christmas season. These ideas can... Continue reading
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How to Concentrate, Focus, and Achieve Is homework time turning into a daily battle with your child? It's not a clash between you and your child; rather, it's an internal struggle within their mind to concentrate. We understand the challenges... Continue reading
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Want to raise your children to think? This blog gets kids to think about a common dilemma most kids experience in their classrooms. It encourages a hearty family role-play and a lively discussion because 'thinking starts with getting your children to talk.' Talking and opening young minds can lead to the social awareness all kids need. Try this at your next family dinner. Continue reading
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Why Listening is a Parenting Superpower Listening is a powerful parenting tool that can help you build stronger relationships, solve problems, and create compassion within your family. Here are six reasons why listening counts: 1. Listening Cares My listening is... Continue reading
Thank you, Dr. Sally. The parents are the primary ones to love and guide their children. That's my firm belief. I'm concerned about adolescents who are differentiating from their parents. If children are being guided at school to become something they are not without their parents' knowledge, it's wrong. That's why developing a strong parent/child heartfelt connection is so important. I appreciate your kind and positive ideas.
So kindly said, Carol. You are working hard to help parents through this difficult time too. I admire you and your work. Warmly, Jean
Thank you, Dr. Par. Your praise makes me smile. Keep up your valuable work too. Warmly, Jean
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Parenting with Heart: Your Joyful Journey Dear Parent! Your heartfelt love creates an incredible journey with your child. It's filled with joy, laughter, and love. But let's face it, sometimes communicating with our children can be a challenge. We've all... Continue reading
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Car Talk: Building Memories on the Road Family vacations are an excellent opportunity for meaningful conversations with your children. Engaging in conversation starters allows your kids to express their thoughts. They give you a chance to understand their perspectives. Likewise,... Continue reading
Hi Dr. Sally, Thank you for your delightful comment. The dinner table can be the family place to teach and learn core values. Children learn to listen and speak with lively fun, honesty, and caring. They become 'thinkers' and will take these gifts into their world. I believe the family table can create the togetherness we all seek. Thank you again, Dr. Sally. I appreciate you.
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Dilemma Discussion Kit! How Family Meals Bring Togetherness Hi, parents! Imagine this: you gather around the dinner table, a warm and inviting space where the world outside fades away. No screens, no distractions—just you and your loved ones, ready to... Continue reading
Hi Dr. Sally, You are such a baby and early childhood expert! Your contribution here is priceless. I love your sentence, ”Imagine how many upcoming problems can truly be solved right at that time!" Mothers with babies need your encouraging and wise counsel.
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How Your 'Listening Eyes' Connect You with Your Child. The Parent-Child Bond - A New Revolutionary Approach: Have you ever found yourself misunderstanding your child, especially when busy? I know I have, and it can be upsetting for children and... Continue reading
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Why won't this daughter listen? Parents, who cannot listen, are the worst communicators. They cannot teach effective communication because they don’t practice it. Hey there! Are you someone who argues instead of listening to your child? Many parents do. Yet,... Continue reading
I appreciate your comment, eklhakjksde. Thank you for posting.
You are very welcome. Thank you for posting, Leanrfa.
Thank you for your wise insights, Carol. I agree that these fast-paced times are divisive and difficult. School curriculum is challenging too. Parents who choose their children over their jobs, make a good choice. Their kids are family. Their jobs are not. Youngsters don't fire their parents but employers do. Quality time guiding children is time well-spent. It's the best path toward character building.
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Mother and Daughter Discussing Character Judging character is easy to teach. Coach your child to see how a person acts and hear what she says. Is the other kind, honest, and respectful? Or is she rude, unkind, and dishonest? Training... Continue reading
Hi Dr. Sally, I've read your books. They give parents a wealth of ideas and fun with their babies, toddlers, and 3-year-olds. Your books lay the foundation for self-esteem, security, and love. I'm thrilled to know this started with Norman Vincent Peale's book, The Power of Positive Thinking. Positive thinking did lead to your positive action of being an author. Wow!
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"Positive Thinking Works Wonders" Norman Vincent Peale wrote the Power of Positive Thinking. This short parenting article and video share how positive thinking leads to positive action. Children can use positive actions to make friends. They can become friendly. Friendly... Continue reading
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Tattletale Frustration Are your tattletales driving you batty? Do you want the tattling to stop? Check out the 5 discussions below. Then listen to the 37-second video for a simple solution. Discussion about Tattling Tattletale Trouble Maker With your child,... Continue reading
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Self-Talk Influences Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Bully prevention by playground kids takes bravery and positive thinking. This blog tells you how. You will find 3 discussion dilemmas and a gift of 10 positive slogans to help your child choose right... Continue reading
Thank you, Sally. I'm smiling about your kind compliments. I will tell you about a coach who's published. I believe she's well-informed.