Powerful Words, in conjunction with Dr. Robyn Silverman and
the Powerful Parent Blog want to congratulate:
Aaron M. who is a 10 year old Black Belt in the Junior Star program at Yuen’s in Canada.
According to his instructor, Mr. Perry Bateson,
“This month, since our POWerful word is CITIZENSHIP, we are encouraging our students to be good citizens [...]
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Is your child quitting everything they start? Need a Commitment Overhaul?
Here is a letter from a parent to Dr. Robyn Silverman asking about why her child keeps quitting his activities. What’s interfering with her child’s commitment level?
Dear Dr. Robyn,
I hate to admit it, but my child is a quitter. Knowing the Powerful Word of the [...]
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Do you see “vision” in the eyes of your child?
Dr. Robyn Silverman for Powerful Words
Some might say that the difference between a successful child and an unsuccessful child is brains. Others might say talent. Still others, might realize that it may just be the vision and belief that one can set goals, go after those [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman answers a reader’s question about teaching common courtesies to her children and encouraging the use of them for this month’s Powerful Courtesy Challenge for Powerful Words Member Schools.
What common courtesies should you put on your family list for this month’s courtesy challenge? Jess from Providence R.I. sends in her question.
Again, our Powerful [...]
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Video: Teaching Children Courtesy
Dr. Robyn Silverman answers a reader’s question about how to teach courtesy to her children who talk back and yell.
How can parents teach their children courtesy? All parents want their children to be polite, considerate, and respectful of others both in and out of the family. This addition of Ask Dr. Robyn [...]
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The Powerful Word of the Month is Courtesy!
Courtesy Quotes:
“Courtesies cannot be borrowed like snow shovels; you must have some of your own.” –John Wannamaker
“Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.” –Henry Ward Beecher
“Courteous acts take a minute of time and make a lifetime of [...]
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Confidence and Change: The Ultimate Frenemies?
By Dr. Robyn Silverman
Confidence and change are often like oil and water. We are creatures of habit and we hate to upset the apple cart if we can help it. But given that change happens all the time and the powerful word of the month this month is [...]
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Dr. Robyn Silverman answers a parent’s question about confidence and children
How can parents help children to become more confident? All parents want their children to feel confident, even when they’re not around. This video blog is part 2 of Ask Dr. Robyn; featuring a letter from Karen in Grand Rapids Michigan. Part 1 of Ask [...]
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The Powerful Word of the month is confidence!
Dr. Robyn Silverman. child development expert, answers one powerful parent’s question about instilling confidence in children in the following video blog:
Part 2 of this addition of Ask Dr. Robyn will be provided in the next blog entry. Check back!
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