The pirate, construction worker, fireman, train conductor, doctor, ghost and Dark Lord Vader have all made guest appearances in our house over the past weeks in hot anticipation of Halloween. Though fear may abound with kids worrying about spooky specters and parents… Read More
Because of the numerous holidays celebrated through the fall and winter months, it is an ideal time to discuss how people celebrate around the world – both the uniqueness of traditions and also the many commonalities. I was struck by the number… Read More
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. — Nelson Mandela “How’s my little buddy… Read More
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills
Tags: Active citizenship, Christmas, Community Connectedness, Contribution, Cultural appreciation, December, Education, Giving, Martin Luther King, Multi-cultural understanding, Nelson Mandela, Parent Teacher Organization, Practicing social and emotional skills, Service, Service learning, Social awareness, Winter Solstice
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John Fitzgerald Kennedy When I started to think about Thanksgiving and gratefulness this year, a memory flashed through my… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment
Tags: AmeriCorps*VISTA, Appreciation, Children Youth and Family, Empathy, Family, Giving, Grateful Daily Routines, Gratitude, Multi-cultural understanding, Native American Indian, Service, Thanksgiving
THE GHOST OF A FLOWER “You’re what?” asked the common or garden spook Of a stranger at midnight’s hour. And the shade replied with a graceful glide, “Why, I’m the ghost of a flower.” “The ghost of a flower?” said the old-time… Read More
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills
Tags: Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Executive function, Halloween, Motivation, Multi-cultural understanding, Perspective taking skills, Problem solving, Relational Frame Theory, Self-regulation, Social awareness, Theory of Mind, Trick-or-treating
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Posted on October 23, 2018 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Promoting Children’s Perspective-taking and Empathy through Halloween
The pirate, construction worker, fireman, train conductor, doctor, ghost and Dark Lord Vader have all made guest appearances in our house over the past weeks in hot anticipation of Halloween. Though fear may abound with kids worrying about spooky specters and parents… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Communication skills, halloween and empathy, halloween and perspective-taking, kids learning through Halloween, Multi-cultural understanding, Problem solving
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Posted on December 8, 2016 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Learning about Some of the World’s Major Holidays – Their Uniqueness and Commonalities
Because of the numerous holidays celebrated through the fall and winter months, it is an ideal time to discuss how people celebrate around the world – both the uniqueness of traditions and also the many commonalities. I was struck by the number… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: Differing beliefs, Empathy, kids learning about holidays, Learning about culture, Major world holidays, Multi-cultural understanding, multiculturalism, Multiple perspectives, Parents, teaching children about holidays
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Posted on December 12, 2013 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Citizen Kid
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. — Nelson Mandela “How’s my little buddy… Read More
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Active citizenship, Christmas, Community Connectedness, Contribution, Cultural appreciation, December, Education, Giving, Martin Luther King, Multi-cultural understanding, Nelson Mandela, Parent Teacher Organization, Practicing social and emotional skills, Service, Service learning, Social awareness, Winter Solstice
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Posted on November 21, 2013 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
A Story of Thanksgiving
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John Fitzgerald Kennedy When I started to think about Thanksgiving and gratefulness this year, a memory flashed through my… Read More
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: AmeriCorps*VISTA, Appreciation, Children Youth and Family, Empathy, Family, Giving, Grateful Daily Routines, Gratitude, Multi-cultural understanding, Native American Indian, Service, Thanksgiving
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Posted on October 24, 2013 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
The Hidden Halloween Treat
THE GHOST OF A FLOWER “You’re what?” asked the common or garden spook Of a stranger at midnight’s hour. And the shade replied with a graceful glide, “Why, I’m the ghost of a flower.” “The ghost of a flower?” said the old-time… Read More
Category: Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: Cognitive flexibility, Communication, Executive function, Halloween, Motivation, Multi-cultural understanding, Perspective taking skills, Problem solving, Relational Frame Theory, Self-regulation, Social awareness, Theory of Mind, Trick-or-treating
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