by Rich Patterson | Feb 19, 2020 | Encouragement, Personal Improvement
We Are All Connected We have been talking about roots and that taking time to establish solid fundamentals in your life, such as morals, character, and integrity, pays off throughout your life. It takes time and perseverance, a topic on which I have written a great... by Rich Patterson | Feb 12, 2020 | Personal Improvement
Train Your Perceptions Marcus Aurelius writes that we should train our perceptions. He goes on to say, “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” –Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. Even with... by Rich Patterson | Jan 13, 2020 | Parenting, Resilience
Kids and Planning Skills We often do this for our kids, but do you teach your young person how to plan? In a national survey, nearly half of all the kids surveyed said they need help planning. One approach that has been quite successful is that of a family meeting. ... by Rich Patterson | Dec 23, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Assertiveness Skills Kids can stick up for themselves and their beliefs. Those beliefs can be religious, where they draw the line with friends during those moments of decision. They can also include a choice they have made for themselves and are willing to stand up... by Rich Patterson | Nov 27, 2019 | Parenting, Resilience
Kids’ Involvement in the Arts Is your young person involved in band, orchestra, or choir or takes lessons on a musical instrument? Research has shown that kids are interested in the arts, including theater, dance, literature, visual arts, and others. As a...
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