Dear Dr. Robyn, Having both a son and a daughter entering their preteen and teen years, respectfully, I can already see my kids wavering a little on their confidence. This concerns me. What can do to help them keep a confident attitude? — Shayna, Providence RI How do you help your children and teens maintain [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month is Confidence! This is definitely one of my favorite words. When our children approach their goals and challenges with confidence, they have a much higher chance of achieving them and overcoming them. We must encourage confidence in children and help to build confidence in children. Confidence Quotes “Nothing splendid [...]
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Fairness is the Powerful Word of the Month for February. Fairness Quotes: “Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you.” –H. Jackson Brown, “Life’s Little Instruction Book” “It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.” –Eleanor Roosevelt “All some folks want [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month is VISION. Isn’t vision a GREAT way to start off the New Year? It urges us to take the time to imagine what it would feel like, look like and sound like when we finally achieve our goals. It gets us excited and motivated. It keeps us inspired when [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month for December is Friendship! Friendship Quotes: “Great friends inspire us to reach for the stars but don’t fault us when we fall short of the mark.” — Dr. Robyn Silverman “A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you [...]
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Patience…takes patience to develop. Especially when you’re talking about children. For so many, it’s hard to wait! Dr. Robyn Silverman introduces the Powerful Word, Patience, to all the schools worldwide using her Powerful Words Character Program! Patience Quotes: “To inspire patience in others, we must have patience with ourselves.” –Dr. Robyn Silverman “Patience can prevent [...]
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How do we raise responsible children? Raising responsible children and teens is a goal we all strive to achieve. When children are responsible, they are not only able to take on more responsibilities, but they are more committed, focused, and reliable. Dr. Robyn Silverman answers one readers question; I’ve been told that my child needs [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month is…responsibility! I love this word– and what a great time of year to discuss it. Homework is in full thrust and summer, at least in this area of the world, is most definitely behind us. It’s nose to the grindstone time. Or it should be. There are enough distractions [...]
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Does your child tend to follow more than lead? Here are some parenting tips to help your children step up and become leaders. Dr. Robyn Answers the Following Question about Leadership and Children: Dear Dr. Robyn, I’m the mother of 5 children. My youngest tends to do whatever his older brothers and sisters do. I [...]
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Jordan Romero, age 13, became the youngest person to climb to the top of Mount Everest. Jessica Watson, age 16, became the youngest person to sail around world by herself, without stopping and without assistance. Peter Lenz, age 13, became the youngest person to die at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway when he fell off his [...]
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