by Renaye | Aug 21, 2018 | Articles
Heather* knew she wanted to change but wasn’t sure what to do. She constantly felt worried and felt nervous about trying new things. She also had frequent tantrums that she struggled to calm down from. Another problem she dealt with was frequent bed-wetting,...
by Renaye | Aug 19, 2018 | Articles
We’ve all seen it on TV – a sports star who can’t hit a baseball to save his life or a tennis star who struggles to win a match. Just like superstars can fall into a slump, so can our kids. And it can be heartbreaking to watch. The good news is that 95% of...
by Renaye | Aug 12, 2018 | Articles
Tips for Slowing Down Time “They grow up so fast!” We hear parents say this all of the time. And it’s true! My kiddos turned 10 this year and it’s amazing how fast the time has gone by. My friends and I were discussing this the other day and decided we wanted to find...
by Renaye | Aug 5, 2018 | Articles
Have you ever wondered why children often shift from believing they can do anything at the age of four to becoming afraid to take risks by the age of 8? Developing a fear of failure is common during the elementary school years as kids often face their first...
by Renaye | Aug 2, 2018 | Articles
Returning to school after summer break or starting school for the first time can be very stressful for children. Here are three steps you can take to help kids go back to school and smooth the transition if they are feeling uneasy about the upcoming school...
by Renaye | Jul 29, 2018 | Articles
Unless you know how to learn from them and let them go Disappointments stink! Unfortunately they are a part of life that no one can avoid so learning how to handle disappointments is an important skill for your kids to develop. Sometimes when children (and even...
by Renaye | Jul 22, 2018 | Articles
This is a powerful quote from Wayne Gretzky, one of the most famous and highest-scoring professional hockey players of all time. It is also a very powerful lesson to share with your kids. So many people, kids and grownups, let their dreams stay on their “wish list”...
by Renaye | Jul 15, 2018 | Articles
I had a friend recently ask me if I thought she should make her son finish out the baseball season when he wanted to quit. Here’s my 2 cents … I believe that children should complete a season or set of lessons if they have already signed up. Developing a strong work...
by Renaye | Jul 8, 2018 | Articles
Making mistakes can be detrimental to children when they don’t know how to handle them. It can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and embarrassment which, in turn, can create an underlying belief system of unworthiness – destroying self-esteem and self-confidence. As...
by Renaye | Jul 4, 2018 | Articles
Did you know that teaching your kids how to make chocolate chip 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...
