Music is a powerful tool! Grandpa Steve’s music has been written for you and your child. We hope you will enjoy the messages and the catchy melodic ideas and words in these songs. These
A large part of the GrandpaStevesKids concept focuses on positive messages for children. One of these positive messages is the Hopeful Lullaby song. This article will provide you with examples
Part One: SELF-TALK As parents, we focus so much on taking care of our family and working, whether that is a job, a career, or working in the home. This may sound selfish, but the best way to
In writing this review of Laura Markham’s book “Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids,” I begin with the perspective of a grandparent who is reflecting on his own childhood. Both of my parents
An Important Tool to Help Your Child Learn Patience and Perseverance to Better Succeed in Life Today I’d like to speak with you about an important topic that you might want to consider and meld
One Good Recipe for Nurturing Self-Esteem One good recipe that a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver can provide on a daily basis is “Praise for doing and praise for being.” This is a
Listening is about two things. First it is hearing what your child has said and encouraging their expression of feelings and thoughts. Second, listening is the response to what has been heard,
We live in a digital age. This means that our children are spending an immense amount of time on their smart phones, computers, and other portable devices. They also watch a great deal of
Like their parents, babies and young children love music. Children respond to music. They move. They sing. They play to music. It’s the rhythmic and repetitive movement of music that stimulates
Why is this so important? Before we start talking about nurturing self-esteem in children, it’s important to understand what is self-esteem. Self-Esteem is how individuals think and feel about