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Posted on November 23, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

“Politics at the Thanksgiving Table? Here’s How to Model Emotional Intelligence” with Pearson Education

  I spoke with the talented team at Pearson Education – sponsors of the NBC Parent Toolkit – about a hot topic as we approach this U.S. holiday. What do you do when family conversations are heated or divided around politics? Here’s how it begins… __________________________________________________________ “Affirm their strong feeling –‘I can hear you feel …

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Posted on November 16, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Expanding the Circle: Teaching Children the Values and Actions of Inclusion

If it is his privilege to be independent, it is equally his duty to be inter-dependent. ― Mahatma Gandhi All children have to deal with and understand the paradox of separateness and connection, of individuality and belonging. In utero, babies have no sense of separation. They are physically connected to Mom through the very liquid …

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Posted on November 15, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Chinese Translation – “The Power of Parenting with Social and Emotional Learning”

It is a great honor that Xiangyan Liu (Yannie Liu) 刘湘燕 and Wenchao Li (Winnie Li) 李文超 of Angel Education, a nonprofit in Silicon Valley, Califorinia with a mission focused on social and emotional learning, sustainable development and happiness education, translated The Power of Parenting with Social and Emotional Learning article originally published in The Huffington Post …

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Posted on November 7, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Great Privilege, Great Responsibility

In the U.S. on November 8th, we have a chance to model moral action by voting. It is a great privilege that we have a voice in choosing our leadership. It is a great responsibility that we respectfully and peacefully agree to disagree. For more on raising civically-minded children, check out: Citizen Kid For more …

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Posted on November 3, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Monkey Mind at Bedtime, Reflecting on Children’s Thinking

“I just can’t go to sleep!” E said summoning me well after our nightly bedtime ritual had taken place. When I guided him back to bed, he layed down and flopped his feet up in the air with his body in a constant wiggle. Since I observed his physical restlessness first, I gently guided him …

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Posted on November 1, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

This Week – Join me! Education: Next Generation – Free Online Conference

Please join me for the Education: Next Generation Online Conference! This is a FREE global online event from Nov. 3-7, 2016, bringing together the voices of over 25 experts and thought leaders in parenting and education. The conference is hosted by Jason and Cecilia Hilkey, creators of Happily Family. You’ll get access to cutting-edge interviews …

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Posted on October 26, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Fear — And the Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Parent

A Ghost Story for Parents’ Eyes Only! It’s Halloween time, the moment for the spookiest of stories. This mystery is not gory. Indeed it is the most fearsome kind of story because, in it, there are subtle, slow burning embers that have the potential to suddenly erupt into flames among our beloved characters… Janie, a …

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Posted on October 25, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Global Online Event for Educators and Parents

I’m excited to invite you to the Education: Next Generation Online Conference coming up from Nov. 3-7, 2016! The conference is FREE to attend for everyone! Education: Next Generation is a global movement and community of people who embrace a holistic approach to education and parenting. “EdNextGen” focuses on such elements as: mindfulness, empathy, project-based …

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Posted on October 20, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Supporting Kids Dealing with Fear – Upcoming Webinar

How can you help your child deal with fears? Does your child call out to you at night when she is supposed to be sleeping because she is afraid of the dark? Does your son shrink from learning to swim or to ride a bike because he fears failure? Is it difficult to get your …

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Posted on October 19, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids

Bullying Prevention Awareness Month: What Parents Can Do

In honor of Bullying Prevention Awareness Month… Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself. – Elie Weisel “You’re a horrible person,” was what I heard and deeply felt though I cannot recall the exact words that delivered this final crushing blow. It had come after a series …

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