by Rich Patterson | Nov 29, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Kids’ Involvement in School Sports In my previous postings, I have written about the benefits of kids’ involvement in arts programs, like the band, orchestra, choir, and other groups. Many of the same benefits carry over with kids’ participation in...
by Rich Patterson | Dec 17, 2018 | Achievement, Communication, Parenting
Parents Team With Educators – Part 1 It is apparent right from the classroom’s front door when you enter a school that believes in teaming up with its parents. You will feel welcome in the office, hallway, and when you meet the teacher during the school...
by Rich Patterson | Jul 25, 2018 | Encouragement, Parenting
Part Two. Parenting on Purpose: Personal Leadership Teaching our kids personal leadership may be one of the essential skills that they can learn. More than ever, kids are bombarded by the negative side of life. Try this, come with me here, let’s do that,...
by Rich Patterson | May 18, 2018 | Communication, Family & Relationships, Parenting
One Perspective One of the areas in which I have worked to improve is that of perspective. I still find myself seeing things through my life-lens, insisting that I am right. When I stop and consider someone else’s thoughts, I quickly realize that their...
by Rich Patterson | May 16, 2018 | Family & Relationships, Parenting
Questions Open Doors By reading the posts, you realize how important it is to ask good questions about your kids. Even though they act like they may not like it, deep down, they want that you’re interested in them. It helps to confirm that their thinking, even...
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