Encouragement is the fuel that fires and motivates our potential. What is the first thing you would say to a close friend if she were halfway through a project? Would you give up on her and discourage her will, her grit, and determination? Or would you give honest feedback in a supportive and encouraging way to help her follow through…
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Growth Mindset is not just a BUZZ word, it’s a powerful resource. An evidence based way, with clear and empowering guidelines to raise children to cope with their strugles and setbacks, live true to their values with passion and perseverance, have the courage to use their voice, and be the best versions of themselves. To say I’m passionate about mindset…
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The two most significant challenges children face are learning acceptable social behaviours and being able to control their own actions. And there lies the vital importance of taking time to teach and guide children in their social and emotional development and awareness. Children thrive when the adults in their lives understand this. When adults understand this challenge for children, they…
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Who doesn’t want to be calm and connected while taming big emotions? “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” Brené Brown. It’s not easy staying connected to your child when they are…
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Our role as parents in raising conscious, contributing, caring, capable and compassionate adults is to teach, guide and support. Teaching, guiding and supporting can come with a massive sense of responsibility and add confusion, exhaustion and overwhelm to the mix and you can see why we can think it is easier to do things for ourselves. We encourage and teach…
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