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Category Archives: coaching kids for success
Why asking for help is one of the most genius things you can do!
As we have all figured out already, unfortunately none of us know everything. So we might as well not try to learn everything on our own and reinvent the wheel. ASK FOR HELP! Sometimes we get stubborn or we get arrogant … Continue reading
Having a Little Faith in Your Kids
It’s the perfect time of year, as school is starting again, to look your child in the eye and tell them “I have faith in you!”. They will appreciate your confidence in them. I believe they will rise to the … Continue reading
Empowering kids to stretch themselves so they are flexible, resilient and brave!
We want our kids to learn to stretch themselves – to try new things. We want them to be flexible – to be able to deal with challenges and setbacks or not getting their way or with bad news. We … Continue reading
The Power of Remembering Who is on Our Side
Close your eyes and picture the people you have in your life who support you, want what’s best for you and can give you ideas and suggestions. These are your ‘human resources’. When I work with kids right before they head … Continue reading
When is a kid a ‘tattle-tale’ and when are they a truth teller?
Classrooms ask me on a regular basis to help them understand the difference between tattling and telling. Understanding when it is important to tell the truth and report an issue can literally save lives. Being known as a ‘tattle-tale’ can be … Continue reading
How to give a true, genuine apology
The first thing I address when I am teaching character education, bully-proofing or communication skills is how to give a true, genuine apology. I have done it with three year olds through adults. We all need to hear it, it is … Continue reading
Goal Setting with the Family
Summer is a great time of year to have a family goal setting session. We all feel like we have little more time to plan and achieve goals plus sometimes we worry our kids are spending too much time relaxing … Continue reading
The Power of Bystanders
When I teach bully proofing to classrooms, I remind kids that most of us are bystanders. On a given day few of us are bullied, few of us are bullying, but many of us are standing by while others are … Continue reading