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
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
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
Category: Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills
Tags: Conflict, forgiveness, Freedom, Holiday season, Making reparation, NBC Parent Toolkit, Old wounds, Repairing harm, Second chances, Teaching children about forgiveness
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
Tags: Celebrating light, Connection, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Holiday reflections, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Universal themes, Winter Solstice, Wisdom, World celebration themes, Yule
: 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
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
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: Celebrating light, Celebrations around the world, Connection to others, Cultural traditions, Dinner dialogue, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Rebirth, Solstice traditions, Summer solstice, Winter Solstice
“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
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment
Tags: Attachment, Boundaries, Care, Empathy, forgiveness, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Healthy relationships, Kindness, Logical consequences, Love, Responsiveness, Secure attachment
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
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment
Tags: Anxiety, Depression, Emotional boundaries, Empathy, forgiveness, Healing, Mental health, Parenting and sickness, Recovery, Security, Self awareness, Self-compassion, Transitions
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