Use Poor Behavior to Create a Peaceful Home
Welcome to Part 2 (of 4) in the Brain-Friendly Ways to Good Behavior series. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. In an earlier post, I wrote about my friend saying “Obstacle or Opportunity” whenever I ran into one of life’s little roadblocks. Whenever I’ve consciously chosen to see a setback as […]
Brain Foods—And How to Get Kids to Eat Them
I love to eat. A few people I’ve met over the years don’t share my enjoyment for food, but I’ve found, overall, I’m in vast company. With all of the brain research going on nowadays, it’s no surprise that scientists have come up with a list of nutrients kids’ growing, developing brains need to function […]
Boost Kids’ Self-Confidence with these 5 Ways to Teach Respect
Welcome to part 6, the final post in the Brain Stages Emotional Quotient Series. You’ve probably noticed the underlying theme for how to help kids grow into healthy emotional intelligence and improve your own as well is to model and talk about how to respect yourself and show respect to others. The Oxford Dictionary defines respect […]
Teach Kids About Personal Power
Welcome to part 5 (of 6) in the Brain Stages Emotional Quotient Series. You can click the following links if you missed Part 1: 6 Ways to Help Kids Develop Empathy, Part 2: 5 Ways to Help Kids Become Grateful and Generous, Part 3: The Art of Listening: 3 Steps to Transform Relationships, or Part 4: […]
Obstacle or Opportunity — Turn Setbacks into Celebrations
Welcome to part 4 (of 6) in the Brain Stages Emotional Quotient Series. You can click the following links if you missed Part 1: 6 Ways to Help Kids Develop Empathy, Part 2: 5 Ways to Help Kids Become Grateful and Generous, or Part 3 The Art of Listening: 3 Steps to Transform Relationships. The prevailing […]
