Category Archives: confidence

Having a Little Faith in Your Kids

It’s the perfect time of year, as school is starting again, to look your child in the eye and tell them “I have faith in you!”.  They will appreciate your confidence in them.  I believe they will rise to the … Continue reading

Posted in coaching kids for success, confidence, Important conversations, Team building, Teens, unity | Leave a comment

Empowering kids to stretch themselves so they are flexible, resilient and brave!

We want our kids to learn to stretch themselves – to try new things. We want them to be flexible – to be able to deal with challenges and setbacks or not getting their way or with bad news. We … Continue reading

Posted in coaching kids for success, confidence, creating strength, Important conversations, resources for parents, Teens | Leave a comment

The Power of Remembering Who is on Our Side

Close your eyes and picture the people you have in your life who support you, want what’s best for you and can give you ideas and suggestions.  These are your ‘human resources’.  When I work with kids right before they head … Continue reading

Posted in coaching kids for success, coaching the family team, confidence, creating strength, Important conversations, resources for parents, Sense of belonging, Teens, unity | 1 Comment

Finding the Ability to Laugh at Ourselves

I find that being able to laugh at yourself is one of the best coping mechanisms out there.  I give myself reason to laugh at myself on a very regular basis.  Not because I am hilarious, mind you, but because … Continue reading

Posted in confidence, creating strength, Important conversations, Teaching compassion, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Nothing shiny here!

Is it just me, or does Facebook make it look like everyone else has the PERFECT life: perfect kids, perfect house, perfect hair, perfect marriage, perfect travel itineraries, blah blah freakin’ blah?! As the saying goes, sometimes we compare our messy … Continue reading

Posted in confidence, resources for parents, support for families | Leave a comment

Helping Kids Create Meaning and Power

When I see people lash out in angry ways to feel famous, hear people jump on negative band wagons to feel a sense of belonging or witness prejudice because of a fear of losing power, I become fascinated with the ‘WHY’.  … Continue reading

Posted in coaching the family team, confidence, creating strength, Sense of belonging, Team building | 2 Comments

The Power of Bystanders

When I teach bully proofing to classrooms, I remind kids that most of us are bystanders. On a given day few of us are bullied, few of us are bullying, but many of us are standing by while others are … Continue reading

Posted in coaching kids for success, confidence, resources for parents, support for families | 2 Comments

Coaching the Family Team!

Many parents step back from school involvement once the Middle School and High School years arrive. I recommend hanging in there in new ways. Though my days of being room mom, driving on field trips and making graveyard cakes for … Continue reading

Posted in coaching the family team, confidence, creating strength, families, Family, resources for parents, resources for teachers, support for families, unity, workshops | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment