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Posted on August 6, 2020 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Discussing Differences in Family Life
Initiating Conversations with Your Children about Racial and Social Justice… Guest Post by Shauna Tominey, Author, Creating Compassionate Kids; Essential Conversations to Have with Young Children “A great nation is a compassionate nation…” – Martin Luther King, Jr. If you had to pick one word to describe the world you want your child to grow …
Posted on June 18, 2020 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Expanding Social Awareness and Teaching Activism through Your Summer Reading
Widen Your Family’s Circle of Concern through Children’s Literature When we consider our child’s daily interactions with others, they may not get the kind of exposure to various skin tones, cultures, differing belief systems, or other income levels to expand their circle of concern. We want to raise socially aware and inclusive kids who are …
Posted on May 28, 2020 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Family Responsible Decision-Making
In Uncertain, Stressful and Dangerous Times, How Can We Make the Best Choices for our Family? “We rented a vacation home with one other close family friend thinking that situation could be low risk. But then, they surprised us when several of their cousins showed up with them.” “The whole group of girls, friends from …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: #COVID19, #parentingandCOVID19, #quarantine, core family principles, difficult choices, ethical decision-making, family responsible decision-making, family values, Relationship skills, self-awareness, Self-management, Social and Emotional Learning, Social awareness
Posted on May 7, 2020 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Deepening Our Closest Relationships: Creating A Meaningful Mother’s Day
Among other important life lessons, this global pandemic is shining a light on the importance of our relationships. We may be trying to figure out how to better get-along day-to-day with our immediate household family members. And we may also be missing and longing for time and connection with family members and friends who must …
Posted on December 17, 2019 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Learning about the World’s Holidays…
Expand your Children’s Social Awareness by Learning More Together: About Some of the World’s Major Holidays… These two posts have become an annual favorites! 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 …
Posted on December 5, 2019 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Promoting Empathy and Kindness through Books on Animals and More…
One Mom and Educator’s Methods for Promoting Her Own Son’s Social and Emotional Development As a parent and an educator, I believe strongly in the power of social and emotional learning (SEL), and in the power I have as a parent to help my child develop into a healthy and kind person. There are several …
Posted on May 23, 2019 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
“I’m a Different Butterfly” – Expanding Empathy and Social Awareness through Summer Reading
There’s a new children’s book that explores what questions arise in an individual about their own self-perception and how others react when one looks different than others. I’m a Different Butterfly was written for ages 4-8 and is the story of Lulu Noire, a black butterfly who feels unsure at first about looking different from …
Posted on March 21, 2019 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Diversifying Your Parent-Child Reading…
Widening Your Family’s Circle of Concern through Children’s Literature When we consider our child’s daily interactions with various cultures, differing belief systems, or other income levels, they may not get the kind of exposure we desire. We want to raise socially aware and inclusive kids who are able to make connections with or act kindly …
Posted on December 4, 2018 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
What Holidays Are Celebrated Around the World?
Expand your Children’s Social Awareness by Learning More Together This post has become an annual favorite! 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. When doing the …
Posted on November 29, 2018 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Essential Conversations to Prepare Children for Life
By Guest Author, Jenny Woo “What are the most life-defining pieces of wisdom and memories that I could leave with my children and be in peace knowing that I have prepared them for life?” I’ve been pondering over this question nonstop. With the sudden passing of yet another friend, I felt the looming urgency to …
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment Tags: "52 Essential Conversations" card game, embracing failure, embracing mistakes, Jenny Woo, Parents' Choice Award, Relationship skills, Self awareness, Self-management, skill building with kids, social and emotional games, Social and Emotional Learning, Social and Emotional Skills, Social awareness
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