As they say, kids will be kids. And yes, children and teens can be unkind to their peers and feelings get hurt. The problem is when these behaviors become common and target the same person repeatedly. This is when kids being kids begin to cross the line to bullying. And while bullying is a very […]
The summer is an important time for children to make up lost ground in social skills. With fewer opportunities than usual, they’ve experienced adverse effects on their development and while some were able to engage with school or activity during this period of recovery there continue restrictions that will affect how much interaction these kids […]
Over the years, healthy connection levels between parents and children have decreased, leading to more challenging behaviours from children. Today’s modern lifestyle has interfered with the opportunity for the parent-child bond to grow. This vital aspect of a child’s life is essential for their emotional cup to be full, giving them healthy self-worth and […]
Most are aware of the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages… a stronger cardiovascular system, improved muscle tone, weight management, motor coordination, etc. Additionally, there are brain-boosting benefits that help children with brain function and learning, leading to better school performance. Unfortunately, however, many adults aren’t knowledgeable about the significance of […]
Today I want to share with you a seminar clip from Parent SKILLZ creator Melody Johnson (@melodyleejonson) on PROMPTING…
How can you set your child up for daily success? One of the most effective ways to do this is to focus on prompting instead of punishment. Here’s what you need about prompting your child toward good behaviour and decisions: Friendly Competition One of the ways to prompt your child toward good behaviour is to […]
As I posted yesterday, “Setting your child up for daily successes is easier than trying to punish poor behaviour.” Sometimes children make poor behaviour choices simply because they are not paying attention. Other times they make poor behaviour choices because they have built a habit of making poor choices. So how can you foster […]
We can all agree that many children will not have the very best discipline all the time. To increase the level of discipline and effort your child gives to something, it is important we are constantly PROMPTING them to try hard and behave accordingly. The simple act of setting up your child for success is […]