Category Archives: Children’s Development
The Life-changing Games of the “Hype-man”
"Have you ever, in your entire life, experienced unconditional, unwavering support?" What would you try/explore/invent/create if you had a network of people who hyped-up and supported you?
Continue reading...Help! My Kid is Hyperactive! Parent Hacks for a Peaceful Home
“Your not paying attention!” A common phrase heard from exasperated parents and educators everywhere. Kid's attention spans seem to be getting shorter and the inability to focus can have long-term consequences. However, there are many things you can do as a parent to set your child up for success.
Continue reading...The 3 Step System to Teach Your Kids How To Manage Their Money!
Are you constantly bombarded with requests for money? Are you opening your wallet every time you turn around for school activities, birthday parties, toys, treats and costly adventures? Your kids may be at an age where they can start making a lot of their own spending decisions!
Continue reading...Making the Most of Every Moment
I believe there are two keys to making the most of every moment. The first is to have a concrete understanding of time and where it goes, and the second is once you know where it goes to actively choose to enjoy the time you have. Here are some strategies you can use.
Continue reading...Internet Networking Tips for Parents
Building relationships and networking is especially important for parents. This goes back to the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child. The Internet and computers allows for communicating with a wide variety of people from all over the world
Continue reading...Games and Activities to Teach Taking Turns
Learning how to take turns is very important. Besides learning patience – which is in short supply these days – taking turns also teaches you communication skills, how to listen, even how to negotiate and compromise.
Continue reading...Why Feedback Matters
Feedback is how we learn about the world. It is how we come to know what is right and wrong, how we grow and how we become stunted. Children are having new experiences every single day and what determines if those experiences are positive or negative largely depend on the feedback received.
Continue reading...“Yes and…” The Open Doorway to Creativity
How can two little words from an open doorway? Think about it this way - how many times have you been brought up short in your life with the phrase “Yes, but?” Children hear this phrase everyday. While it seems like harmless words, the meaning behind them is very clear. Don’t be creative, Don’t dream, Don’t question.
Continue reading...Deliberate Practice – Take Home Lessons from a Sean Ashby Guitar Workshop
The value of Deliberate Practice with Sean Ashby - one of Canada’s most talented guitar players.
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