by admin | Aug 11, 2017 | Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
Insights from an Early Childhood Teacher Be aware of your own anxiety. Your sensitive child will pick up on it. Keep your own schedule as relaxed as possible leading up to and first few weeks of school. Connect with your child’s teacher and ask if it is...
by Sandi Schwartz | Jun 2, 2016 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom
My father-in-law gave my husband profound advice instead of ‘the talk.’ He told his son to go to the playground and the other kids would give him answers to any questions he had. And that’s how the father of my children learned about sex. I asked my adult kids if they...
by Melissa Schwartz | Oct 25, 2015 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom
Recently I discovered that I am a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), possessing an “innate sensitiveness” as Carl Jung originally coined it. In 1996, Dr. Elaine Aron’s groundbreaking work confirmed that 15-20% of the population has this trait of high sensory processing....
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:...
