by DrRobyn on January 1, 2010
Many of us are thinking about new goals and new years resolutions as we get ready to delve full throttle into 2010. Yes, it’s the New Year and the New Year brings all kinds of promises in the form of New Years Resolutions 2010. How many of us keep them?
We know that writing down our [...]
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 July 13, 2009
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 [...]
by DrRobyn on June 30, 2009
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 [...]
by DrRobyn on January 15, 2009
Goal Setting and Celebration: Inspiration from First Grade Phonics
Dr. Robyn Silverman
When I was on 1st grade, we used to do phonics. I remember the June day like it was yesterday. It was warm in the school and we were all suffering from an acute case of Spring Fever. It was on that day that we [...]
by DrRobyn on January 6, 2009
Ask Dr. Robyn Silverman: Creating a Respectful Environment in My Home (Video)
Every parent has trouble with disrespect in the home from time to time. Children are going to test boundaries, push your buttons, and learn about risk and consequences. It’s part of growing up! Of course, parents need to teach children respect, expect respect, [...]
by DrRobyn on January 5, 2009
Stuck, Stagnant and Stymied:
Redefining your Who, What, Where, When, and Why for 2009
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
Where did the time go? Didn’t we have definite plans for 2008? Goals? We were going to get to it. But alas, we didn’t. And now it’s January…2009.
My gosh, we waste a lot of time. Procrastination comes in all [...]
by DrRobyn on January 2, 2009
Goal-Setting Quotes:
Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination –Fitzhugh Dodson
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land amongst the stars. — Les Brown
The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don’t define [...]
by DrRobyn on January 1, 2009
The 7 Deadly Downers that Sabotage Your New Year’s Resolutions:
Help Your Family Obtain Goal-Setting Success!
Dr. Robyn Silverman
Have a New Year’s resolution? Watch out. These 7 deadly downers can sabotage your goals.
Many POWerful bits of information come in 7s. Seven numbers in a phone number, seven days in a week, and seven wonders of the [...]
by DrRobyn on June 4, 2008
How can our children and teens get honest about their money habits?
Dr. Robyn interviews Mr. Sam Renick about teaching children financial literacy
Thank you for joining us here at the Powerful Parent Blog, Mr. Renick. I know you’ve spent a great deal of time working with children on creating a “habit” of earning and spending money [...]