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Posted on January 16, 2017 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
How Can We, As Parents, Live the Values of Martin Luther King Jr.?
When we think of the civil rights movement, we may think of a country divided. But Martin Luther King Jr.’s message and the vision that galvanized so many to act bravely in the face of fear, consisted of values that any person… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Character, Families value equality, Families value hope, Families value inclusion, Families value love, Families value service, forgiveness, Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Teaching character, Teaching children about forgiveness, Teaching morality
On NBC’s Parent Toolkit – “Second Chances – Teaching Children about Forgiveness”
In this busy holiday season, tensions and conflicts can arise easily. And old wounds can resurface as we encounter family and friends we may not see regularly. This is an ideal time to think about how you are encouraging forgiveness… Read More
Around the World, We Celebrate Light – The Solstice
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Posted on April 14, 2015 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Elements of a Confident Kid…Kindness
: of a sympathetic or helpful nature 1 About Kindness It is said that at the root of kindness is compassion. Compassion has to do simultaneously with how we feel about and care for ourselves and how we feel about and care for… Read More
Category: About, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: "Bystander effect", "Making Grateful Kids", Accepting differences, Care, Compassion, Confidence, Confident Kids, Culture of kindness, Empathy, Family kindness, family member, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Healthy relationships, Kindness
Posted on February 5, 2015 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Seize the Moment – Random Acts of Kindness Week
Once there was a tree and she loved a little boy… – The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein When my son E turned seven in September, we hosted a party with all of his friends at our local park. I created a… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Compassion, Connectedness, forgiveness, Judgements, Kindness, Living legacy, Presence, Random acts of kindness, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, Random Acts of Kindness week, reparation, Self-compassion, Shel Silverstein, Similarities, The Giving Tree
Posted on December 18, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Around the World, We Celebrate Light – Solstice Traditions
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Healthy Relationships: The Cornerstone of Gratefulness
“You have brought yummy treats! You are so nice to share. But me, I have nothing. My cupboards are bare!” Mouse squeaks, “Don’t fret. There’s enough, dear Bear. You don’t need any food, you have stories to share!” His friends hug him… Read More
Posted on April 10, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Life Goes On…
Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it. – Tori Amos When a parent gets sick, life goes on. Kids have to get up and get ready for school. Lunches must… Read More
Posted on March 13, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Forgiveness
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong. – Mahatma Gandhi “Sammy took my Star Wars Lego out of my hand today at indoor recess. But I forgave him. He loves them too.” relayed my six year old… Read More
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Posted on December 15, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Our Common Ground – Winter Solstice Traditions Celebrate Light
So the shortest day came, and the year died, And everywhere down the centuries of the snow-white world Came people singing, dancing, To drive the dark away. They lighted candles in the winter trees; They hung their homes with evergreen; They burned… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills Tags: appreciation of nature, Celebrations around the world, Common ground, cultural connectedness, forgiveness, Gratitude, importance of light, light and dark, Parents teaching kids about cultural appreciation, Winter Solstice, winter solstice traditions, world cultures