How to We Help Kids LEARN Balance on Their Own?
In the last blog, we considered how parenting is like teaching a kid to ride a bike: lots of assistance …
Tag Archives: developing self confidence
Person-praise or Process-praise? Fixed? Or Growth?
(photo from Unsplash, Tyler Nix) It seemed so SIMPLE. Your kid did well; high five! But have you noticed that …
How do we help kids experience “post-traumatic growth?” Asset 1 (repost)
Recently we shared Dr. Marti Seligman’s research on post-traumatic stress, a project which called attention to the fact that many soldiers …
The Green Bean Queen – Something Fun to Talk About on Spring Break!
“title=”Green Bean Queen”> (I’m posting this again because it makes me laugh and because it’s spring and because we all …
“YOU Like Me. You Really Like Me!”
“You like me. You really like me.” – Sally Field in her acceptance speech when she received an Oscar for …
How do we help kids experience “post-traumatic growth?” Asset 1 (repost)
Recently we shared Dr. Marti Seligman’s research on post-traumatic stress, a project which called attention to the fact that many soldiers …
The Green Bean Queen
“title=”Green Bean Queen”> This week I’ve been talking with moms of teen girls about self concept, self confidence, and mental health. …
Rock Tumbler: Middle School
Whenever we take a road trip, I have a family member who loves to stop at the odd, hole-in-the-wall type …
Person-praise or Process-praise?
It seemed so SIMPLE. Your kid did well; you gave her a sticker. But have you noticed that by adolescence …
A “Must Read” for Every Family I Know (if your kids are still living at home)
I want to say right up front that I NEVER do this, recommend whole-heartedly a book, all-but-require-it ! But, as …
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