Self-Esteem: Your Child’s Armour Against Danger

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

As parents, we fear the worst for our children. We see an imperfect world, where strangers and circumstances can discourage, frighten, harm, or endanger our little ones. But kids need not be plagued with thoughts of a dangerous world, and parents shouldn’t feel the need to create a protective bubble around them. The best defense is to empower kids with a boost of confidence and how-to-deal skills when facing possible dangers. (more…)

Tags: child safety, child self-esteem, kids relationships, self-perception, stranger alert, toddler interaction
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Do You Expect Too Much From Your Kids?

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Pushing for Gold – Know the Difference Between Motivation and Pressure

Parents naturally want their children to be the best, whether in academics or extra-curricular activities – or both! Young kids especially find happiness in pleasing their parents, and would do almost anything to garner their approval – from doing simple chores and creating pretty artwork, to accomplishing more ambitious feats like winning in sports or beauty pageants. But how far can we push our little ones without breaking their spirit or setting them up for disappointment? (more…)

Tags: competitive parents, motivation, parental pressure, self-perception
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