http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Jean+Tracy Parenting Jean Tracy Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=508148&ca=Parenting Would you like to raise children with successful characters? Does your crankiness get in the way? If so, you're not alone; I've been cranky too. Look inside for 3 ways to help your kids want to succeed. Today I'll share the secret formula for raising respectful kids who want to succeed. You won't ha... Parenting Jean Tracy Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=489953&ca=Parenting What happens to discipline when your child argues with you? Does the discipline become a battle? Learn 3 ways to model character and practice the winning formula for solving arguments. It’s time you get the respect you deserve. The Discipline Problem: Endless Arguing between You and Your Kids: Argui... Parenting Jean Tracy Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=474864&ca=Parenting Can you build character with pressure? If your kids seem anxious, stressed, or stubborn, something’s wrong. Look inside to find out if you’re making this discipline mistake and what to do about it. The Problem is Pressure: Pretend you have a daughter named Mary. Over time Mary resents your demands t... Parenting Jean Tracy Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=215621&ca=Parenting Do your children care for themselves according to their age and abilities? Would you like to boost their self-esteem and character? Inside you’ll find age-appropriate chores that instill the “I can do it myself” attitude. Childhood Wisdom: “When Heidi was 5 her mother decided to give her $1 a week i... Parenting Jean Tracy Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=195749&ca=Parenting If your child buys friends, she definitely needs social skills. As the parent, you can coach your child to make true friends with the simple social skills that build character too. Recently, I received an email from a psychologist who works with kids. She wrote, “One problem I would like to see addr... Parenting Jean Tracy Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=203296&ca=Parenting Does your young child lack concentration power? Would you like to increase your child’s attention span? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help your child focus, learn, and become a better thinker too. Parenting Request from Hina, a Valued Newsletter Subscriber: Hina is both a mother and a teach... Parenting Jean Tracy Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=178118&ca=Parenting Parenting Advice for Goal-Setting: "Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something deep inside them - a deep desire, a dream, a vision." Muhammed Ali, an American boxer Goal-setting is a mental sport. Champions see, sense and say their goals. Why not teach your child how to bec... Parenting Jean Tracy Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=180952&ca=Parenting Great social skills include good manners. Good manners include proper words. Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips for ending potty talk including one that builds character with laughter. This Social Skill Problem is from Jennifer: Hearty laughter is like sunshine among kids. If you’re a parent like J...