Posts by Lynne Watts
5 Steps to Growing Up a Confident Child
Confident Children As parents, educators and other concerned adults, we all want children to grow up and be confident, courageous and successful. Being confident is not a gift. It’s not built into a child’s DNA. Is not something that descends upon you, fully formed. No one wakes up one morning and discovers they are suddenly (thank goodness, it’s about time!)…
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How to learn from failure Remember a major disappointment or failure from you own childhood? Trying out for a team or a group and not making the cut? Not getting included in a party invitation or missing out on a special occasion? Losing a friendship or a loved one? Bet you remember the details of…
Read MoreFive Ways to Encourage Creativity in Kids
Tapping into the Creative Spirit Wonder how to encourage children to be creative? Do you find students are more and more dependent on adults and technology for inspiration and ideas? Here are five ways to encourage creativity in kids without breaking the bank: Play–Every kid (and adult) needs playtime. Much of our modern day life tends…
Read More3 ways to teach your kids to be leaders
The follower vs. the leader mindset Is your child a leader or a follower? Do you worry that they will cave in to peer pressure? not be able to handle failure? Are you frustrated by their reliance on others to make decisions and solve problems? As parents and educators we all hope for a successful…
Read MoreHow many positive comments does it take?
The Benefits of Creating a Positive Environment What do you do when someone makes a critical comment? Hide in bed with a pillow over your head? Make a snappy come back…several hours later? Repeat it over and over to yourself? Shawn Achor in his book– The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That…
Read MoreThe Greatest Gift a Teacher can Give
The Power of Mindset What is the power of expectation and mindset? It is not only huge but it trumps ability every time. In an education world that has become increasing obsessed with data, testing and assessment, what role does a teacher’s positive expectations play in a student’s performance? Apparently it is the greatest gift a teacher…
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