by Sandi Schwartz | Nov 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Parents often brush their child’s cries for validation of their worth aside. Adults are so focused on their own issues that they forget to appreciate the essence of the child’s perceptions. They can become so consumed with the pressures of modern living,...
by Sandi Schwartz | Nov 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
“You cannot change a circumstance but you can control the way you feel about it.” This message has been coming to me over and over again in recent days. It has become one of my daily mantras. It is fuel for personal empowerment. For most of us it is...
by Melissa Schwartz | Nov 4, 2014 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
Most disagreements and misunderstandings come from different perspectives. We each experience life through our own unique filtering system and what appears to be absolute truth to one person may take on a totally different view to someone else. It is only natural that...
by Melissa Schwartz | Nov 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
When children feel threatened their ‘lower’ brain immediately responds with a fight, flight or freeze reaction. It is vital that parents not take these responses personally. When your child runs away from you, fights back or just gives you a blank stare it...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
What would happen if you had a crystal ball and you knew *for sure* that everything would turn out just right? You could stop fussing and enjoy the moment. You might breathe deeper and notice your mind chatter dissipate. Perhaps you’d feel eager with...