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Posted on July 6, 2017 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Stop, Think, Go! Practicing Problem-Solving
If you have a problem, don’t muddle through.Here’s a simple rap about what to do.Stop, calm down before you act.You’ll think more clearly – that’s a fact.Say the problem and how you feel.Set a positive goal (and try to be real).Now for some “brainy” contributions,make out a list with lots of solutions.Slow down, though, and …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Collaborative problem solving, Consequential thinking, deep breathing with kids, discipline tool, Family Meeting, Logical consequences, Problem solving, Responsible decision-making, Roger Weissberg, social problem-solving, stop light model, summer game, teaching kids problem-solving, Traffic Light Model, Traffic light problem-solving model
Elements of a Confident Kid… Sincerity
– honesty of mind : freedom from hypocrisy1 About Sincerity: Who “To be or not to be? That is the question.” Though Shakespeare questioned the choice of existence, the question of our authenticity may be just as important and fundamental. Psychologists have made numerous distinctions over the years attempting to define our sense of self. …
Category: About, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf", Authentic self, Children, Courage, Elements of a Confident Kid, false self, Honesty, Logical consequences, Responsible decision-making, Self awareness, Self-identity, Self-reflection, Sense of self, Sincerity, Social awareness, Social identity, Telling the truth, True self
Posted on November 13, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
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 tight. “It will be all right!” And the bear says, “Thanks!” – Bear …
Posted on February 28, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Responsible Decision Making
I heard the news today, oh boy… – “A Day in the Life,” The Beatles When national or local news reports a situation in which a person has made a harmful choice effecting children’s lives, I begin to go down the black hole of worry. The dangers that my son faces as he goes about …
Posted on February 6, 2014 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
The Mask of Anger
Anger is just anger. It isn’t good. It isn’t bad. It just is. What you do with it is what matters. It’s like anything else. You can use it to build or to destroy. You just have to make the choice. – Jim Butcher, White Night Yesterday, the teachers at E’s school decided to have …
Category: Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Assertive skills, Communication, Complex emotions, Emotional vocabulary, Hot chocolate breathing, Logical consequences, Managing anger, Model calming down, Power struggles, Relationship skills, Revenge behaviors, Self awareness, Teach ways to deal with anger
Posted on November 1, 2013 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Power, Control and Getting “Stuff” Accomplished
Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself. – Elie Weisel Our busy lives require that we move quickly from one activity to the next with our children. Get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush teeth, put on coat, grab the backpack, go to school, go through …
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