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Category Archives: creating strength
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
Finding the Ability to Laugh at Ourselves
I find that being able to laugh at yourself is one of the best coping mechanisms out there. I give myself reason to laugh at myself on a very regular basis. Not because I am hilarious, mind you, but because … Continue reading
Your home is your Family Team’s locker room for Life
Think of your family home as the locker room in which you prepare your children for life. Your kids will live most of their life away from you, though it doesn’t always feel that way. Your job is to prepare … Continue reading
Talk Time
Every family could use more designated talk time. I had a friend who used to have ‘pillow talk’ every night with each of her two boys. She said they shared more readily when it was just the two of them in … Continue reading
Is teenage rebellion necessary?
I was prepared for some major teen rebellion in our house. I mean, I worked hard to raise independent people who listened to their own hearts and who could find their own voices. It’s kind of like when you can’t wait … 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
Extra Compassion Please
With the tensions from Ferguson spilling on to my Facebook feed, I keep thinking that what we all need is even more compassion for people different from us. As a woman, I really don’t like it when a man thinks … Continue reading
Helping Kids Create Meaning and Power
When I see people lash out in angry ways to feel famous, hear people jump on negative band wagons to feel a sense of belonging or witness prejudice because of a fear of losing power, I become fascinated with the ‘WHY’. … 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