by Sandi Schwartz | Aug 14, 2014 | Inspiration, News
I just watched a news report from the Middle East and found myself crying tears of despair. “How is it that humans get themselves into such situations?” I wondered. It became clear to me how seductive it is to be safe in our comfy homes, watch our big screen...
by Sandi Schwartz | Mar 6, 2014 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
Powerful parenting is not about what we ‘do’~ but who we ‘be.’ Since humans are not machines, the answers to children’s behavior do not come from a manual with specific instructions. We are human be-ings and our parenting genius must come...
by Sandi Schwartz | Mar 4, 2014 | Inspiration
Old Truth: The way to be successful is to do well in school. Sometimes I am shocked when I hear myself tell parents not to worry if their child is not bringing home A’s and B’s in school. I grew up with the mentality that if you do your...
by Sandi Schwartz | Dec 6, 2013 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
Have you ever savored a moment when you were understood and appreciated as a unique and precious human being? Do you remember how pleasant it felt not to have to please anyone or complete a task and just rejoice in the freedom of being yourself? With all the pressures...
by Sandi Schwartz | Dec 3, 2013 | Daily Love Nuggets, Inspiration, Young Children
I can’t get this question out of my mind: “When your children walk into the room do your eyes light up with joy?” I work with so many parents and grandparents who search for ways to enrich their children’s self esteem. I usually suggest they...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 7, 2013 | Inspiration
It is human to sometimes feel like we can’t handle any more. It may be about a particular situation, a certain relationship or life in general. While it is healthy to recognize when you are at your ‘wits end’ and can’t take any more, it is also...
