Category Archives: Children’s Development
The 6 Keys to Developing and Communicating Great Expectations
Do you fight with your kids, survive tantrums and feel frustrated when your expectations are not being met? Here are 6 keys to unlock "Great Expectations"
Continue reading...Pretty Penny Sets Up Shop – Review
Reading with children should be an interactive experience. Besides just reading the story and looking at pictures children can learn a huge amount if you ask engaging questions related to the story along the way. Pretty Penny offers lots of natural opportunities for these conversations
Continue reading...Why “Do as I say, not as I do” never works!
Living in a way that is congruent with your dreams, goals and values also makes establishing priorities and making decisions easier. It is a valuable skill to teach your kids!
Continue reading...The Positive Side of Negative Emotions
Fear. Guilt. Anger. These are just a few of the “negative” emotions we are taught from a very young age are “Bad.” Instead of embracing these emotions and learning from them we are taught to suppress them.
Continue reading...Creative Parents – How To Form Creative Support Groups
Growing creative kids can be a challenge, especially when there are so many useful babysitters around. The temptation to pop the kids down in front of the TV or computer so you can get something done can be very tempting. Here is another creative solution.
Continue reading...Looking At Labels
Labels can be positive or negative. The problem with labels is they are limiting.
Continue reading...5 Ways To Kill Creativity
The creative spirit is a delicate thing. It can easily be stifled and wounded. There are things we do – often without realizing that can kill the creative spirit we are trying to grow in our kids.
Continue reading...Moving From Creativity to Innovation
Creativity and innovation are two different sides of the same coin. You can not have innovation without creativity, and you can not realize your full creative potential if you do not become innovative. Innovation is the practical application of creativity.
Continue reading...Training Your Family’s Divergent Thinking Skills
Here are some skills you can work on with your kids so you can all develop your divergent thinking ability.
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