by Rich Patterson | Nov 24, 2019 | Behaviors, Boundaries, Connecting with kids, Conversations, fun nights
Limiting Fun Nights Do you limit the number of fun nights out away from the home that your child may have in a week? I believe that is good parenting and a good idea. When started early, kids will come to accept that it isn’t okay for them to go with the group...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 15, 2019 | Connecting with kids, Conversations, school performance, Teenagers, Teens
School Conversations with Kids Would you say yes or no to this statement: I talk with my child about school, help with schoolwork and attend school events. As a former school administrator, I noticed that parents seldom speak with their kids about school. They...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 11, 2019 | Adding Value, communication, Connecting with kids, Conversations, Encouragement, Expectations, Family & Relationships, Image, Influence, Parenting Phases, Positive behaviors, Positive Parenting
Take Time to Talk Seriously With Child Do you frequently take time to talk seriously with your child? Talking seriously with your young person has great value in helping them to hold the image of their life. It helps them to remember how the struggles, difficulties,...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 8, 2019 | Assets for Youth, communication, Connecting with kids, Conversations, Family & Relationships, Good Energy, Parenting, Parents, recognizing kids, Relationships, Resilience, Resiliency
Parents As Social Resources Do your kids turn to you for advice and support? Do they feel comfortable in doing that? Can you even tell if they feel comfortable? When kids feel comfortable reaching out to their parents for advice and support, then they know their...
by Rich Patterson | Nov 7, 2019 | achievement, Assets for Youth, Being your best, Connecting with kids, Conversations, Education Beyond High school, Educational Aspiration, Encouragement, Expectations, Personal Standards
Build These Into Kids A warm hello to all our parents out there. Today I want to suggest three things to build into your kids to enhance their success. They are Educational Aspiration, School Performance, & Achievement Motivation. Let’s start with...
by Rich Patterson | Oct 4, 2019 | Behaviors, Being your best, communication, Confidence, Connecting with kids, Conversations, Friendship-Making Skills, Resilience, Resiliency, Self-Confidence, self-esteem, Self-Improvement
What Kids Need: Friendship-Making Skills The Search Institute lists Friendship-Making Skills as Asset #27 on their list of the 40 Developmental Assets for Youth. The ability to make and keep friends is another lifelong skill that serves us all our life. When we are...
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