Ever since becoming a parent, I have learned so much. Some of it was from diligent study; however, most of it was on the fly. Dealing with emotional breakdowns is one those things I learned by winging it.
Growing up, my family was not overly emotional. We cried when something hurt
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by Joe Lawrence January 21st, 2021 | Elementary, EntertainmentFour-Step Reflection Tool for Preschoolers
by Joe Lawrence January 18th, 2021 | Preschool, SchoolHow to Teach Toddlers About Winter
by Tania Cowling January 11th, 2021 | Infants/Toddlers, SeasonalTeen’s Perspective on Starting the New Year Right
by Sam P. January 4th, 2021 | School, Teens
4 Truths to Communicating with Our Children
by Joe Lawrence February 10th, 2020| Communication, Elementary
Communication is the most important part of any relationship. When we communicate well, things run smoothly. When we do not, there is much frustration. Most people would agree with this; however, most of us (me included) are very intentional with making our children better communicators.
We practice communication from the moment
We practice communication from the moment
How to Foster Effective Communication in Children
by Lori Sciame October 28th, 2019| Communication, Elementary
Every person has strengths and weaknesses. For example, some people are born communicators, while others struggle to connect with their peers. As a parent, you must assist your child with becoming an effective communicator, even if he or she can be classified as "shy" or as an "introvert." This does
Build Elementary Communication Skills
by Joe Lawrence August 19th, 2019| Communication, Elementary
Communication is the biggest problem in any organization. Elementary-aged children and parents are no exception to this. With some simple guidelines, you can eliminate most communication barriers.
Ask any CEO or General and they will tell the importance of communication and the dangers of barriers to communication. In our workplaces
Ask any CEO or General and they will tell the importance of communication and the dangers of barriers to communication. In our workplaces
Showing Encouragement During the Elementary Years
by YPI Editors October 20th, 2016| Communication, Elementary
We all know that receiving praise is important. It makes us feel all warm and fuzzy. As parents, it is important that our children know that we are pleased with them when they do well. However, like many other things, we also want to make sure that we don't go
Tips on Giving Praise to an Elementary-aged Child
by Tania Cowling June 8th, 2016| Communication, Elementary
Praise is a tricky subject with parents. Do I do enough praising or when is too much of a good thing bad? I believe that praise (those good compliments) is a great way to build a child’s self-esteem. But, on the other hand, a child must realize that having high
3 Ways to Teach our Children Emotional Intelligence
by Joe Lawrence April 6th, 2016| Communication, Elementary
Communication skills are essential for people of all ages. Most of the issues we have in this world are because of communication gone badly. Although, there is no definite cure for this ongoing issue, there are some things we can teach our children to be better at communicating their thoughts
