by Sandi Schwartz | Feb 2, 2015 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
What is Intentional Parenting? It is acting with knowledge and purpose, ensuring that young children acquire the social, emotional and cognitive skills needed to succeed in school and in life. Intentional Parenting goes beyond love. You can love your children and...
by Sandi Schwartz | Jan 26, 2015 | Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
We give our children verbal and non verbal messages about themselves; their value, their abilities and the world in which they live. Are you aware of the messages you are giving to your children? Are they the messages you want to give? If you would like some...
by Sandi Schwartz | Jan 26, 2015 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom
1. WORK ON YOUR OWN SELF-ESTEEM: It is hard to give our children what we do not have ourselves. Our words do not teach. It is what you model and children experience that become their truth. 2. TAKE YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE STUFF THAT ANNOYS OR WORRIES YOU:...
by Sandi Schwartz | Jan 26, 2015 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom
Each of us experiences thoughts and emotions that trigger us to disconnect from our sense of balance and clarity. Most parents believe that it is their children’s behavior that is responsible for the way they think and feel. This illusion gives all the power for...
by Sandi Schwartz | Jan 26, 2015 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
This weekend I had the privilege of meeting an amazing dad. Our chance interchange happened as I was walking through the booths of a local photography exhibit. I stopped to admire some photos and the man started to tell me about his work. He said he had always...