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. My sister’s [...]
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 “I [...]
by DrRobyn on August 25, 2009
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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 who wanted to know [...]
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, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
by DrRobyn on March 19, 2008
Won’t you wear your sweater?
Mr. Rogers always reminds me of a kinder, gentler time when children didn’t have 300 channels of everything from cartoons to candid sex and violence to choose from at 9am. It didn’t promote exaggerated stereotypes, rude language or “pimped-out rides” and any mention of “your crib” really meant, well, your [...]
by DrRobyn on March 14, 2008
On March 15th many people say, “Beware the Ides of March!”
–Drawing from Jupiter Images
After the highly trafficked Leap Year post (especially from many of you educators and home-schooling parents), I figured I’d post a little something on The Ides of March. We know your children are asking “what is the Ides of March?” You’ll have [...]