Everyone likes to be praised, right? Actually, too much praise can have a boomerang effect if the recipient of the compliment believes it is untrue or unrealistic. It can also cause distrust or discouragement of other members of the team or family.
Responsible Children Make Responsible Adults
Parents want responsible children. The world needs responsible adults who will teach children in their circle of influence to assume personal responsibility. Parents who allow children to experience the natural and/or logical consequences of their actions prepare them to be responsible,
5 Tips for Confidence in Conversations
For many people, the mere idea of social situations and conversations through them into anxiety. Just the thoughts of beginning a conversation with a stranger, or co-worker, can bring out latent inferior feelings and lack of confidence. I have gathered
Carboard Boxes and Blank Walls – The Challenge of Every Military Wife
Cardboard Boxes and Blank Walls- the Challenge of Every Military Wife © Judy H. Wright http://www.ArtichokePress.com What do you mean we have to be across the country next week? How can the kids be pulled out of sports, school and
5 Transition Tips for Back to School and Daycare
Hello from beautiful Montana: Where did the summer go? I’ll bet all of you are wondering the same thing. It is time for back to school and daycare if your children have been cared for by summer help. This feeling
3 Tips To Help Your Child Read and Problem Solve
Do you know the two factors which all successful people have in common? According to Jane Kitson aka Mother Goose speaking at a recent child care conference, it is the ability to read and to think in creative ways to
5 Tips For Teachers and Parents
Transitions from summer vacations to daily structure of school time can be tough. For kids, parents and especially for teachers. Teachers everywhere are thinking about the upcoming challenges that will be awaiting them in the classroom, playground, gymnasium, lunch room,
Reflective, Responsible, Respectful, Responsive, Reverant, Risk-Taker & Resilient
Hello from beautiful Montana Today we no longer worry about the 3 R’s of “reading, riting and rthmitic”. We are concerned with the 7 R’s of becoming reflective, responsive, responsible, respectful, reverent, risk taker and resilient. I have the unique