Here are three warning signs to look for... When a child develops a fear of failure, they will whittle down their hopes and dreams to avoid stepping outside of their comfort zone. As parents, it is critical that we see the warning signs so we can help our kids be all they can be. Here are three signs to look for: 1.  Look for unusual signs of...

“Do you cry because roses have thorns or celebrate because thorns have roses?” I came across this quote in a book I read and wanted to share it with you. Although there have been similar quotes, I love the simplicity of this one. It is a great reminder that how we choose to look at anything in our life impacts how we experience our lives. This is...

In the last article we asked the question, "Does your child have yo-yo self-esteem?" Recall that Yo-yo self-esteem occurs when children’s self esteem rises and falls with the ups and downs of their lives (i.e. how they did in school, played in their soccer game, etc.). We talked about how important it is for children to base their self-esteem on...

Does your child’s self-esteem rise and fall with the grades she makes?   Does your child’s self-esteem rise and fall depending on who played with him at school that day? Does your child’s self-esteem crumble if he makes a mistake? If so, then your child is suffering from yo-yo self-esteem -- self-esteem that rises and falls with the ups and...

I was asked this question several years ago and it was a very powerful question for me.  Like you, I was already an engaged and connected parent; however, taking a few minutes to actually write down my vision for my kids enabled me to see areas where I was spending a lot of time and areas where I wanted to focus more. Although we can’t guarantee...

In the last article, you learned that your belief systems shape the way you see and experience your world.You learned that you have both supportive beliefs which support you in creating what you want in life and limiting beliefs which can hold you back and sabotage your efforts – often without you even realizing it. Our beliefs may be consciously...

If you’ve ever taken a personal development course or read a leadership book, you may have said these exact words! Why is it that personal development trainings and leadership books are geared towards adults when the core belief systems which shape your life, are developed during your earliest years? Most of us were never taught these critical...

In the article “How Your Mind Shapes Your World” you learned that both your conscious mind and your subconscious mind impact what you create in your life. Your conscious mind works based on your thoughts and your subconscious mind works based on the programs, or belief systems, that it has stored. You learned that it is critical that you...