Archive for 'Happiness'
Summer Fun Readiness Test
by Dr. Randy Cale
Are You Really Ready To Help Your Kids Have Fun? It’s time for summer fun…and we are all outside a bit more, going places with the family more, and ultimately…having more time with the kids. Many of us make a critical mistake however…as we begin to plan the summer.I am often working with parents who [...]
Posted: July 7th, 2007 under Behavior Topics, Daily Routines, Happiness, Public behavior by Dr. Randy Cale.
Comments: 104
False Hope Destroys Any Chance Of Happiness
by Dr. Randy Cale
Okay, I want to begin with a warning. This is the second in a series of articles on optimism and happiness, and how we can achieve our goals and really live our dreams.
However, this article will not appear to be about optimism initially. Keep reading please, as it is critical to get that this concept [...]
Posted: February 21st, 2007 under Daily Routines, Happiness, Healthy Habits, Motivation by Dr. Randy Cale.
Comments: 8
Finding balance in family life
by Dr. Randy Cale
In a recent email to subcribers, I began a new series of articles with the metaphor that follows. Because so many people asked questions, I will ask that you first read the story below. Questions, and my thoughts will follow…
Posted: February 11th, 2007 under Daily Routines, Happiness, Healthy Habits by Dr. Randy Cale.
Comments: 3
Power of Positive Emotion
by Dr. Randy Cale
I receive quite a few questions from worried parents asking how to best help their children to be happy. It is clear that they want what we all want for our children…happiness.
Unfortunately, happiness isn’t something we can give our children, any more than we can give them victory or success; they have to attain those things on their own. But what we can do is notice, celebrate and build on moments of joy as they occur and so plant the seeds of optimism, joy, emotional health and resiliency.
Posted: February 4th, 2007 under Behavior Topics, Happiness by Dr. Randy Cale.
Comments: 6
Children With Big Drama & Lots of Emotion
by Dr. Randy Cale
I often get questions similar to this one by Janet, single mom of two children.
Dear Dr Cale, my daughter tends to get very upset… very easily. As she is getting older (now 8), it seems like everything is a big drama for her. Is this really a problem, and will she grow out of it? [...]
Posted: January 14th, 2007 under Behavior Topics, Happiness by Dr. Randy Cale.
Comments: 1
Simplicity in Parenting
by Dr. Randy Cale
I just read a news release that someone is suggesting that “less is more” when it comes to parenting.
I couldn’t agree more. In most areas where children get more and more…less is needed.
Posted: January 14th, 2007 under Chores, Daily Routines, Happiness, Healthy Habits, In the News by Dr. Randy Cale.
Comments: 2







