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Category Archives: Parenting – Educating Children

How to Encourage Outdoor Family Play

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaDecember 18, 2017Leave a comment

Since I was a child growing up in Michigan, with woods behind my house, I have felt calmed and renewed hiking amongst the trees. The woods were my playground full of wild orchids and ferns. My husband, Bill, loves hiking as well, so this was a natural outing to do with our daughter. Jen hated…

Develop a Growth Mindset by Christine Carter Ph.d.

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaJuly 15, 2015Leave a comment

The Psychology of SuccessPosted: 18 Jun 2012 01:00 AM PDT Kids with “growth mindsets” are more likely embrace challenges and enjoy their activities. Kelly Corrigan: To kick off this series, give me something really high impact. If I’m only gonna get one thing really right this year, what should that one thing be? Christine Carter,…

2015 Summer Parenting Education Classes

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaJune 17, 2015Leave a comment

Summer 2015 Parenting Classes Turning Craziness into Calmness: Avoiding Power Struggles (Ages 7 – 14) Discover how to reduce your intensity so you can turn a potentially crazy time into a calm one. Learn from brain research and about the keys and solutions to your emotional turmoil. Take control of yourself so you can create…

Independent Living Skills to Teach Your Children

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaJanuary 12, 2015Leave a comment

Instructions:  Look at the following skills. Check those that are important to you for your children to learn before they leave home. Keep these goals in mind as you use discipline to teach these important skills. This list is created by Elizabeth Crary in Pick up Your Socks, copyright 1990 Personal Care ___    Bathes ___   …

Should You Give Kids an Allowance?

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaSeptember 18, 2014Leave a comment

I have had clients who don’t give allowance because they buy kids what they need automatically. Behind every action we do, we are teaching kids beliefs and what we value. If children are always provided for without offering their own money, then they are learning that the world takes care of them and it takes…

Successfully Maneuvering the Homework Challenge

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaAugust 20, 2014Leave a comment

Even though I am not a fan of homework for children under 5th grade, it seems like it’s here to stay. It can cause great strife in families and often doesn’t allow time for relaxation and fun between parents and children. With that said, here are some thoughts on how to create a home environment…

Develop a Growth Mindset in Your Family

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaJune 11, 2014Leave a comment

I attended a workshop on June  7, 2014, for teachers on SEL, Social, Emotional Learning. It was  sponsored by SixSeconds. SixSeconds is an amazing organization with a mission of  creating a world where Emotional Intelligence, EQ, is highly regarded and developed. One of the workshops I attended was on Building Growth Mindset Learners in Your…

Connections in Children’s Brain Strengthens During Sleep

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaJune 10, 2014Leave a comment

On Saturday, June 7, 2014, I attended a workshop on Social and Emotional Learning for Teachers. It was sponsored by 6 Seconds. The workshop on Growth Mindset discussed how more  dendrites grow in the brain while learning. Here is additional information on how sleep contributes to increased learning as well. Date:  June 5, 2014 Source:  NYU…

Homework Issue – Shifting from Poor to Good Work

Cynthia's Book Excerpts, Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaMay 29, 2014Leave a comment

See if this situation sounds familiar… An 8 year old son does sloppy work with homework. He rushed through it as quickly as possible so he could get done, then head outside to play. The mom (or father) then checks his work; seeing that it was rushed through, she then forces him to redo it.…

Parents Allow Playing Before Homework Time

Parenting - Educating ChildrenBy cynthiaApril 29, 2014Leave a comment

The results were quicker homework time. A couple came in for private coaching. One of their struggles is that their 8 year old daughter takes forever to do homework. They wanted her to do it as soon as she got home. She kept not focusing and dawdling, taking much longer than necessary. The mom kept…

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Terms of Use: The articles in my blog are a matter of my opinion and perspective, offered to help stimulate parents' thinking about their child raising and common concerns, conflicts, and changes that typically occur. They are meant to be educational only. Because they are general in nature, they should NOT be used as a substitute for getting qualified professional psychological, medical, or legal help should serious need arise. The resources I recommend are mostly consistent with my parenting approach. Use them at your own discretion as you would my articles. The parents’ success stories are particular to their family situation. This does not mean that you would get the same results. They are to be used for inspiration that by you changing first, you have the greatest chance of creating a positive change in your family.

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