Parenting can be stressful. Places to go, people to see, homework to do, dinner to cook, laundry to fold, and a mile long list of to-dos that have been accumulating since 1999. A fresh mouth and uncooperative behavior can be just the thing that breaks the camel’s back for some parents. They want their children [...]
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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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Trustworthiness Quotes
“A man who doesn’t trust himself can never really trust anyone else.” –Cardinal De Retz
“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
“Trust must be proven and maintained; for as strong as it is under pressure, it cracks like and egg [...]
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Thanksgetting?
By Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
What ever happened to the “Thanks” part of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is definitely one of my favorite holidays. In fact, it is a family favorite—one that is filled with savory and sweet smells, warmth, and comfortable conversation with loved ones and friends. I just adore it.
On the flip side, Thanksgiving is [...]
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Are You Allowing Small Ways to Show Character to Ride By? What are We Teaching Our Children?
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Friday Musings…
Adults love talking about values with children. Show respect! Be responsible! Demonstrate some kindness!
While we talk about character all year ’round, it seems that Fall gets everyone in learning mode again.
Since the Powerful Word for September’s [...]
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What does it take to become an Olympian in life?
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
Shawn Johnson sticks the perfect landing. Nastia Liukin falls flat on her back and gets back up. Michael Phelps wins another gold medal.
No matter what event you like, it’s difficult to watch the Olympics and not feel inspired. I can’t help [...]
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Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
The weather’s getting awfully nice here in New England. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the kids are outside playing sports. Which gets me thinking…
As adults, we often turn a blind eye to bad sportsmanship when it is glorified in the media. Heck, some adults join in [...]
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Quick Tips on Teaching respect to children
By: Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
I remember reading an issue of Family Fun Magazine in which behavior specialist Jan Faull asks, “How will the child learn respect if you don’t teach it, expect it and model it yourself?”
Good point. I recently was coaching a parent who told me in exasperation, [...]
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She wants to be just like you. Are you being a positive role model?
A role model is someone whose behavior is imitated by others. Of course, there are good role models and bad role models. There is even the counterintuitive anti-role model who behaves so badly that s/he serves as a good [...]
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