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In Praise of Specificity
The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it. – John Ruskin How does praise – the expression of a favorable judgment[i] – fit with raising a confident child? Is it… Read More
Television, Navigating the Content of our Global Neighborhood
All of television is educational. The only question is: What does it teach? – Nicolas Johnson, Former Chairman, Federal Communications Commission School age children in the U.S. watch on average twenty-eight hours of television a week according to Nielson Media Research. They spend… Read More
Television, Navigating our Global Neighborhood
Television takes our kids across the globe before parents give them permission to cross the street. – Joshua Meyrowitz And those journeys through television can offer exposure to various cultures giving our children greater social awareness. However we also know that access… Read More
Check out these ideas for celebrating Earth Day with your family!
Having trouble getting out of the house on time for school?
Has your child chosen a safe place s/he can go to calm down?
Can Experiences with Nature Build Empathy in Our Kids?
In Spring, opportunities for mindfulness abound!
Wanting to replace punishments with constructive alternatives?
Getting enough sleep is critical! Here’s help with your bedtime routine.
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Posted on March 21, 2013 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Take the One Thing for Spring Challenge
It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in the movement… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Child, Family, Parent, Relationship skills, Responsible decision-making, Self awareness, Self-management, Social awareness