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 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 | Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
What do impulsivity, self-discipline and willpower have in common? They often require a conscious decision to delay gratification and for many people, that is a real challenge. Here are five strategies you can begin practicing immediately that can help your children...