“I’m the boss of me!” Have you ever heard your child say these words? I bet you have…and probably with an attitude mixed in! These words can trigger a power struggle in many families as parents’ automatic first thought is often, “Oh no you’re not!” But what if your... Julie’s* Mom was concerned. Her nine-year-old daughter was struggling in her relationships with friends and family – especially when conflicts arose. She was also frequently getting down on herself and using negative self-talk. This behavior was having a...Rita Hoppes Jones is a former K-12 School Counselor, who has always had a passion for helping parents and children. She spent 20 years helping kids in therapeutic foster care, got certified in Love and Logic to support parents, achieved her Masters in Education in...Dreams often get a bad rap – “Be realistic”, “Get your head out of the clouds”, “Live in the real world”… The myth we often hear is that dreaming is irresponsible, unrealistic, and unreasonable. But did you realize that our world is built on dreams? Throughout...
by Karen Robertson | Dec 12, 2023 | Blog
Tom (Mr. K) has been a teacher for 24 years and has always had a passion for motivating kids. But he had a burning drive to do more to support kids and help them thrive – beyond academics. In this article, you’ll learn: What challenges expressed by parents lead... Did you know that teaching children how to make holiday cookies can help kids develop self-confidence? That’s right. Any time your kids have an opportunity to learn something new and to create something exciting it builds self-confidence. And what can be...
