by DrRobyn on June 20, 2011
Dr. Robyn Silverman answers one reader’s question about teaching her child integrity: I caught my 6 year old son Danny in his first lie the other day. He told me he had his jacket on as he called to me before going outside to play with the boy next door. When I looked outside, there [...]
by DrRobyn on October 6, 2010
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 [...]
by DrRobyn on August 31, 2010
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 [...]
by DrRobyn on November 9, 2009
The Powerful Word of the Month is Dependability! Today, I’m answering a question from Nancy, a parent in Morristown, NJ, about how to teach children to become dependable. Dear Dr. Robyn, My child is still pretty young but I would like him to learn to be dependable now instead of waiting until he is older. [...]
by DrRobyn on October 19, 2009
The Powerful Words Projects this month asked for the students to submit how they are showing discipline in their lives. I’m proud to say congratulations to these top 3 Powerful Kids! We applaud you! Bryce Logan—who submitted his answer first! He writes from Mr. Prieto’s school, Chun Kuk Do Karate of the Woodlands, and says [...]
by DrRobyn on August 25, 2009
Only a few spots left! FREE “How to Help Your Children Deal with Their Back to School Fears” Teleseminar! Dr. Robyn Silverman Good morning powerful parents! After I was interviewed as the parenting expert for Education.com on How to Deal with Back to School Fears in Children and related articles, I was contacted my several parents [...]
by DrRobyn on March 2, 2009
The Powerful Word of the month for March is confidence. That means that all the Powerful Words member schools will be featuring the character concept, confidence, this month and helping children learn, understand, and show what it means to be confident. Confidence is one of my favorite powerful words as I want all of our [...]
by DrRobyn on August 1, 2008
Hello Parents! The Powerful Word of the Month this month is generosity! Your Powerful Words Member School will give you your Parents Perch letter, your Dear Dr. Robyn column, and the project(s) that your children will enjoy completing within the next few days. All Powerchat discussions will revolve around generosity is sharing treasures, talents, time, [...]
by DrRobyn on April 4, 2008
It’s rare to find someone who inspires us to be our very best– who makes us feel good about who we are– no matter what our size or shape. Do you have a mentor, teacher, or coach who does that for you or your daughter? Let’s show them a little gratitude! (1) Send out a [...]
by DrRobyn on April 4, 2008
Since Powerful Words will be celebrating teachers, coaches, instructors, and mentors this month with our annual Teacher Appreciation Week, you might be wondering how to show gratitude for the greats. Whether you’re a student, parent, grandparent, or community member, you likely come into contact with some wonderful teachers who you would like to thank. Everyone [...]