by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 20, 2014 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
Ah; how many times has a parent felt taken for granted? Children seem to just expect that laundry will be done, food will be prepared, they will be chauffeured to activities and the ‘stuff’ of daily living will be taken care of…. The remedy for TFG...
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 Melissa Schwartz | Feb 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
We all make choices and engage in behavior that creates the next experience. Consequences should not be used as punishments~ They need to be: • Naturally or Logically connected to the behavior • Known in advance when possible • Given in a firm but calm voice • Easy to...
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 | Jan 6, 2011 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
I recently had a conversation with a mom who was discussing how anxious she was feeling about her struggling second grader. She sighed and said, “The problem with my child is that he is lazy.” I passionately responded with, “NO, NO, NO!” That is not necessarily the...