December 2009
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How to develop the “I CAN” attitude in your child
Being timid, shy and passive may seem like no big deal when children are younger, but a lack of confidence could have some potentially harmful effects. Confidence enables children to make friends easily, accept leadership opportunities and exhibit a positive attitude, all of which are important skills for them to develop. Problems with shy children may start small, such as a lack of interaction...
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Quitting creates quitters
It is easy to get discouraged when we feel like we are not good at something. This is particularly true of kids, some of whom feel like they have to be good at everything. The truth is, no one is good at everything; however, instead of getting frustrated and giving up when things don’t go their way, teach your children to turn that discouragement into determination.
For example, your...
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Going out to Eat
Considering the number of times per week most people order takeout, stop at a fast food restaurant or go out to eat, it’s no wonder that the average person consumes one third of their calories away from home. Just because you don’t have time to cook or have to eat dinner on the go, however, doesn’t mean it has to be an unhealthy experience for you or your children.
Starting kids on MacDonald’s at...
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New year-- New experience
Not every child is a “joiner.” Some would prefer to do things on their own or play with a few other children to joining a sports team or other activity. While there is nothing wrong with that kind of independence, it is important for your child to try new things. He could unlock some hidden potential and discover something that he really loves to do. Jeff Contino has noticed a big...
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Black Belt is not something you wear but who you...
At my martial arts school, students measure their progress not according to what others can do but to what they can do. Diana Schmidt, mother of student Breanna said, “Breanna’s determination at being her best in everything she does comes directly from the skills she has acquired from karate.” Diana knows that it’s more important for Breanna to do her best than to be the best. It is Breanna’s...
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Decisions Decisions
It may be a scary thought for some, but there will come a day in every parent’s life when they realize that their child can make decisions all by himself. It might be a few years or more before that time will come, but giving your child the tools he needs to make good decisions will be useful to him when it does. By far one of the hardest parts about making a decision is being...
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Child Responisbility
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Children's Dreams and Goals
You should give your child’s dreams the attention they deserve, even if some may be as fantastic as wanting to be a fairy princess or a magic genie. For those dreams that are a little more realistic, encourage your child to come up with a plan of action that will enable them to reach their goal, then help them stay on track to make sure they achieve it.
If your child wants better grades in...