3 Sources of Positive Youth Development
Parents, teachers, and all adults committed to positive youth development often wonder how children grow up to be happy, fulfilled, and engaged in life. While there are no easy answers, research shows that three things make a big difference. First, children need positive life experiences that engage them in meaningful activities. Second, they need adults who help them believe in themselves. And last, they need families, schools, and communities who model and instill positive values. The growing...
Read More5 Social and Emotional Skills Your Child or Teen Can’t Live Without
Did you know that emotional intelligence holds more significance than education level and intellect in determining success in life? If you think about it, it makes sense. Successful people know how to build relationships, and successful relationships require a considerable amount of emotional intelligence. When I refer to being successful in life, I am not talking about making a lot of money, but leading a happy and healthy life filled with what is important to you. Most of us want that for...
Read More5 Tools for Being a Successful Parent Leader
What is leadership and why should parents care? Leadership is the ability to inspire yourself and others to take positive action in life. Every individual and organization needs leadership. What is an organization exactly? An organization is a social arrangement that pursues collective goals, controls its own performance and has a boundary separating it from its environment. Your family is one of the most important organizations in the world and your family needs leadership. To take a...
Read MoreRaising Emotionally Intelligent Boys (and Girls)
When I was pregnant with my first child, I wanted a boy, and I had a boy. When I was pregnant with my 2nd child, I wanted a girl, and I had a boy. Deep down, I believe God knew I would be a great mother to boys. I was the perfect mix of boy and girl – emotionally sensitive, but athletic and competitive. As human beings, we all have a combination of masculine and feminine traits. What happens more often than not, however, is that one side of us gets squelched through...
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