Developing self-esteem in kids
Kids and Self Esteem Back in my early counseling days we called it developing self-esteem in children. While developing self-esteem is certainly important, turns out we might have gone about it the wrong way. We told kids that they were special… everyone is. We told them they were smart–geniuses really and so talented. We told…
Read MoreHow to motivate kids
Kids and Motivation He has the potential to do so much more… She daydreams all the time and never focuses on the lesson. He doesn’t care and it shows in his work. Parents sheltering at home and responsible for helping their children stay engaged with their schoolwork are frustrated. How do you motivate an unmotivated…
Read MoreHow to Create a Plan for Better Behavior
A Better Behavior Plan I once was counseling the parents of a child who didn’t want to come to school. After investigating the situation and making sure there wasn’t a bully at school who was intimidating him or a problem with academics that was discouraging him, we talked about setting up a reinforcement program where…
Read MoreThree ways to reset your business during a crisis
Reset Your Business The Covid-19 crisis has probably had a feast or famine effect on your business. Some businesses are so busy trying to meet the surge in demand that owners and employees alike are exhausted. Other businesses are stalled and in waiting mode as they wonder when they can reopen and get back on…
Read MoreTop Ten Ways NOT to Follow Your Passion
Are you following your passion? There’s a lot of talk about discovering your gifts and finding your passion these days. In fact, following your dream through creating a dream job seems to have become a national pastime. When I started The Called Woman Conference and wrote the book, The Call: Perfect Dream, Imperfect Life in…
Read MoreDecrease the Stress while Sheltering in Place
Decrease the Stress while Sheltering in Place As you read all the posts about family bonding while sheltering in place are you wondering how they do it? Keeping your fingers crossed that everyone will get along? Finding it exhausting instead of relaxing? Here are some tips: Plan together Involve the whole family in planning the…
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