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This is one of my favorite articles. It’s by Tom Peters, the author of “In Search of Excellence,” and “Passion for Excellence.” Risk Taking: Let’s say you were playing poker and you thought you had a decent hand. In fact, you were willing to bet on it! Out of your five poker chips, you bet ...
This is an excerpt from Professor Paul Pilzer, author of "Unlimited Wealth" and "Other People's Money"..."One of the questions I am frequently asked by parents, particularly parents who have succeeded themselves but didn't have the opportunity to go to college, is what subject their son or ...
The following points are helpful in strengthening and supporting a healthy sense of self-esteem: 1. Help your child learn how to make and keep friends. Healthy friendships are important, because children in this age group are increasingly sensitive about how their friends feel about them. ...
The 5 Skills of Listening! It’s frustrating when our children don’t seem to listen, isn’t it? And when they don’t pay attention to what you are saying in the home, you have to wonder how much they are missing at school! In 10+ years of teaching Martial Arts in our community, ...
Please consider carefully the following strategies: 3 Tips for Developing Self-Discipline in Your Children 1. Always, always, do what you say you are going to do. Remember that your children learn from EVERY encounter with you...even if it's not what you want them to learn! If you tell a ...
Grandchildren know how to get what they want -- they nag. Here's what grandparents can do to gain control over the nagging and teach valuable lessons about money. The Center for a New American Dream published a survey about kids and nagging. The poll found the typical child aged 12 to 17 asked ...
Bully Defense on the Bus Tip 1: Sit near the front of the bus! Sitting close to the driver will make bullies and teasers think twice before acting for fear of getting caught. Tip 2: Don't stay silent! Unless you feel that another kid will physically attack you if you speak up, remaining ...
Beware! There is a thief near you! And that thief is not after your money or your VCR. This thief is after something far more valuable. The thief is after the Self-Esteem of your most precious possession...your child. My friends, we live in a largely negative world. And, unless you are ...
This is an excerpt from Professor Paul Pilzer, author of "Unlimited Wealth" and "Other People's Money"...One of the questions I am frequently asked by parents, particularly parents who have succeeded themselves but didn't have the opportunity to go to college, is what subject their son or ...
Responsibility! How many times have you said to yourself, “I wish my child would be more RESPONSIBLE!???” As parents of “Rock Solid Kids,” we want our children to grow up to be responsible for themselves. This includes taking responsibility for their actions, commitments, outcomes, and ...
If you have ever stared in amazement at your teenager or grandchild wondering what in the world they are so upset about, you are not alone. Sometimes their behavior is odd or even strange. Other times it is simply crazy. Today I want to discuss the common conce s that most children between the ...
It’s frustrating when our children don’t seem to listen, isn't it? And when they don’t pay attention to what you are saying at home, you have to wonder how much they are missing at school! In 15+ years of teaching Martial Arts in our community, we’ve developed a 5 step approach to ...
In this free report you will learn everything you need to know about martial arts schools and how to choose the best one for your child. My goal is to make you a “Black Belt” Shopper! Once you understand the differences between schools, you will be able to make a good decision instead of ...
Responsibility! As smart “KidSkills” parents, we want our children to grow up to be responsible for themselves. This includes taking responsibility for their actions, commitments, outcomes, and decisions. n When your child was born, you assumed full responsibility for her. Over the ...