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- Reading Good Books Reinforces Values, Standards and Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Judy WrightA reader is not always a leader, but a leader is always a reader. - David Gergen How do you get kids to read? You read to them or with them. How do you teach values, standards and leadership? You talk with them, not to them. How do you get them to talk? Children, no matter what age group, ...
Views: 1526(4 votes) - Rules For Respect-Boundaries Of Behavior - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy WrightDo your kids think you have too many rules? Do they push the limits and boundaries of respect? Perhaps you have had similar conversations that started like these in order to teach respect for others. "What’s the matter with that word, they say it all the time on television?" "We were ...
Views: 2363(4 votes) - Discipline by Dad - 5 Tips to Build Strong Relationship With Your Child - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightTo many dads discipline means yelling, threatening or spanking when the behavior of the child is unacceptable. They may be confusing discipline, which means loving guidance and teaching, with punishment. Punishment is punitive and harsh. Their own fathers worked long hours and the mother did ...
Views: 2046(3 votes) - Helping Children Cope With Illness and Death of Loved One - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightChildren who have been allowed to participate in the care of loved one, including hospice care at end of life, are better prepared later in life when losses of any kind occur. Loss of a Pet For many children the first death they may witness or participate in, is the death of a pet. When I ...
Views: 2345(3 votes) - Character Traits To Teach And Have - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Judy WrightCharacter is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality and moral fiber. Your character is the attitude and set of mind which indicates to others who you are and what you ...
Views: 6201(5 votes) - Indigo Children - Born to Lead, Hard to Manage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Judy WrightAs I travel the country teaching workshops for parents, teachers and day care providers I often ask them if they recognize the Indigo Children. These children are not content to color in the lines or glue macaroni on paper. They are very bright but also very active and curious. Born To Be ...
Views: 2091(4 votes) - Help Children Make Friends - Playground Politics - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Judy WrightTeasing is universal, its a fact of life. In my classroom when I ask any person if they were teased as a child the answer is always the same. Yes. Then I ask who they were teased by, there are a number of answers I get: siblings, the kid down the street, their teacher, or even their family. ...
Views: 6241(4 votes) - Ways to Raise Confident Children - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Judy WrightWhen children learn to be compassionate, caring and learn they may not be the centre of universe they become more confident. They need to realize that they are an important part of the earth, but it does not revolve around them. When we teach our children to give service, and care about ...
Views: 3319(4 votes) - Helping Children Through Stress - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy does a six-year-old become stressed when their parent loses a job? Why does an eight-year-old suddenly become queasy and ill when its time to go to Little League? Many feel that children live relaxed, stress free lives. This isn't always the case. Over the years I have had a chance to ...
Views: 2171(3 votes) - What Constitutes Respect? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Judy WrightDo you have to like or love someone to be considerate, kind and courteous? The answer to that question is simply- No. You can be respectful without agreeing with, or even liking another person. One reason this is such a vital life skill for our children, is for the rest of their lives they ...
Views: 1860(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Become a Home Maker – A Refuge from the World - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Judy WrightHome is where your heart is safe. It is the one place you can relax and be authentic. Home is not just walls, floor and bed, but the intangible aspects of your environment that make you feel welcome and blessed. It is, or should be, a refuge from the world. I am not going to write much about ...
Views: 1281 - Assertiveness-Getting What You Want - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Judy WrightIn the world today we are faced with many choices. We are all built with the instinct for fight or flight when faced with confrontation. Recently I ran into a situation where I was faced with a rude, nasty response to a birthday greeting I had sent to an acquaintance through Facebook. I ...
Views: 1913 - Confidence, Character and Critical Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Judy WrightAs parents our job is to teach our children how to be the person that will attract the kind of people they want to be around. As we empower them to respect and be kind to others, it will reflect on how they feel about themselves. When we teach them how to be a kind and responsible person we ...
Views: 1769 - Difficult Child or Just Having a Difficult Day? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Judy WrightWhy won't my kid behave? What makes him so angry? How can I control his angry behavior? Why is his behavior rude and obnoxious? How can we teach respect and responsibility? Are all kids his age lazy? What am I doing wrong? These are common questions that come up in parenting classes I teach ...
Views: 1587 - Overcome Fear-Learn Optimism - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Judy WrightLearned Optimism-Overcome Fear Perhaps, like many others in the world, you began to have doubts and fears as your constant thoughts. You may have given up hope for a brighter future and an easier daily life. You may feel a darkness or shadow when you are associating with negative people ...
Views: 1387 - Soothing Techniques For Self-Care - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Judy WrightAs an empowerment coach and life educator, I teach families about the importance of self-soothing rituals and calming techniques for each member of the family. If you have been a parent, you will remember the methods you developed to sooth a fretful baby or toddler. You knew what worked and ...
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