Giving Kids the Tools to be Confident and to Stand Up for Themselves “Sticks and stones break my bones but words will never hurt me” is a saying that has been used forever, right. But words hurt, so how can we teach our children to respond confidently? Giving kids the tools to be confident, to stand up for themselves will help them throughout life. These tools to be confident will provide them the skills to feel comfortable in their skin. The skills to respond strongly when words ... Read More about Words Hurt
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What, Why, and How of Quality Family Time
You Can Make It Work! We’ve all heard about the importance of quality family time. And finding time to make quality family time happen may seem like another thing on the growing “to do” list. What is quality family time? Why is it so important? Are there ways we can make it easier for our family? Let’s look at the “what, why and how” of quality family time. What Is Quality Family Time? Some would say that ALL family time is quality family time and in a way that is true. Except when ... Read More about What, Why, and How of Quality Family Time
Trauma In Children: How Can A Parent Help?
Trauma is the emotional response to a terrible event. It is a perceived threat to your own physical well being or someone important in your life. It can cause a sense of terror or helplessness, which can overwhelm a child. So how can a parent help a child who is has experienced trauma? Trauma in Children Emotional responses are personal. Everyone reacts to events in a different way. What may be a terrible event to one person may not even phase the next person. Reactions can ... Read More about Trauma In Children: How Can A Parent Help?
Teaching Your Child Problem Solving Skills
Steps To Success. Are your children good at solving their own problems? Or do they run to you whenever something doesn’t go their way? Learning to problem solve is an important life skill. We owe it to our children to prepare them for a life time of successful problem solving. Learning to solve problems is not a fixed skill, because it can be learned. Children are capable of navigating and solving problems on their own with support and practice from adults. Why is it important to be able ... Read More about Teaching Your Child Problem Solving Skills
Six Reasons School Is Tough This Year
And What Parents Can Do About It. Yep, school is tough this year. We all thought things would get back to normal, but that didn’t happen. Whether your kids are struggling academically, socially, or emotionally, you are feeling stressed. Let’s take a look at why this is a tough year and how you can help your kids to cope. 1. Third Year Of Covid Probably the biggest reason school is tough this year is because this is the third school year impacted by Covid 19. Two years ago, the school ... Read More about Six Reasons School Is Tough This Year