10 Simple Ways to Slow Down & Make Your Child’s Day [hands on : as we grow]

10 Simple Ways to Slow Down & Make Your Child’s Day [hands on : as we grow].

Here is a really nice set of ideas for ways to be present for your child.  Attention and time are the two most important ingredients in parenting.

No Name-Calling Week

No Name-Calling Week.

For students taking the SAT in March… Here is Collegeboard’s recomended plan

SAT Study Plan – Prepare for the SAT & Subject Tests.

NIDA for Teens: Mind Over Matter – Mind Over Matter Home

The National Institute for Drug Abuse created a series  designed to encourage young people in grades five through nine to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and the brain.

via NIDA for Teens: Mind Over Matter – Mind Over Matter Home.

Greenhouse School announces essay and poster contest for St. Patrick’s Day – Salem, Massachusetts – Salem Gazette

Greenhouse School announces essay and poster contest for St. Patrick’s Day – Salem, Massachusetts – Salem Gazette.

 

A way to use you writing and art to make a little green for St. Patrick’s Day.

Shift Your Parenting Mindset this New Year’s | Psychology Today

Two beliefs that reap big rewards for your kids

via Shift Your Parenting Mindset this New Year’s | Psychology Today.

Art Markman, Ph.D.: Punishment Helps Kids Learn To Lie

Here’s a news flash. Parenting is hard. There are so many competing goals. We want to raise happy kids, but also good kids who will do the right thing. We want our kids to be smart, honest, kind, and generous. And ideally we would do all of that while being nurturing all the time.

via Art Markman, Ph.D.: Punishment Helps Kids Learn To Lie.

The Psychology of Youth Sports | Psychology Today

If you’re a parent or coach, you probably have an opinion about youth sports. You might think that sports help children develop teamwork skills, self-confidence, resiliency, moral character, and other personal strengths. Or you may see a dark side to youth sports, believing that young athletes develop aggressive traits like bullying and the need to dominate their opponents on and off the field.

Another insightful article bu Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD.

The Psychology of Youth Sports | Psychology Today.

Dr. Jim Taylor: Motivation: The Drive to Change

According to the research of Dr. Anders Ericsson, motivation is the most significant predictor of success. In simple terms, Dr. Ericsson found that experts in many walks of life, whether sport, music, chess, dance, or business, had put in the most hours at their craft. He coined the phrase, “It takes 10 years and 10,000 hours to become an expert.” Other research has shown that the longer someone is in a career, the less important innate ability (i.e., intelligence) is and the more important motivation becomes. In other words, the most successful people just keep plugging away longer than others. Why is the relationship between motivation and success so robust? Because high motivation will ensure total preparation which will, in turn, ensure maximum performance and results.

via Dr. Jim Taylor: Motivation: The Drive to Change.

 

Check out the rest of this article and read more:

 

Positive Pushing: How to Raise a Successful and Happy Child
by James Taylor

 

Your Children Are Listening: Nine Messages They Need to Hear from You
by Jim Taylor PhD

 

9 Reasons to Let Your Kids Lose | Education.com

I’m often guilty of letting my five-year old beat me at games, because I want him to keep playing.  But there is evidence that loosing is good for kids.  Check out this article and think before you take a dive in your next game of Candyland.

 

9 Reasons to Let Your Kids Lose | Education.com.