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The Parent’s Guide to Preparing for an IEP Meeting

If you have decided that your child needs an IEP, then it’s time to prepare for IEPs. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. This video will go through all the important ways you need to be prepared so you can get what you want for your child. When going to an IEP meeting, you […]

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Parenting Quotes – Emotional Intelligence Edition

Parenting is a tough job, even on the best days. We all need a reminder from time to time to keep our patience and maintain perspective as we raise our children. That’s why parenting quotes can be such invaluable sources of motivation and reflection throughout our journey. Quotes that focus on emotional intelligence can help remind us of how essential it is for us to not just address behavior issues, but also acknowledge and cultivate emotional wellbeing in ourselves and in our children. Let’s take a look at some inspiring parenting quotes about emotional intelligence!

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The Incredible Super Powers of All Moms Everywhere

Parents have an incredible power to shape their children’s future. Research has consistently that the parenting styles, parental involvement, attachment, socio-emotional support, and home environment are positively associated with children’s academic achievement, psychological well-being and social competence.

Authoritative parenting, characterized by high levels of warmth and responsiveness as well as appropriate discipline, is often associated with the best outcomes in children. Parental involvement, secure attachment, socio-emotional support and a positive home environment can all contribute to successful futures for children. 

With these things in mind, moms have an incredible power to shape their children’s future. 

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Stop Making This Critical Mistake When Building Your Child’s Confidence

 

 

Are you unintentionally hindering your child’s growth mindset? In a recent conversation with my friend Jennifer, we discussed how constant praise for a child’s intelligence or talent can lead them to develop a fixed mindset, where they believe their abilities are set in stone and cannot improve through effort and learning.

 

This can lead to a downward spiral of anxiety and false confidence, as the child tries to prove themselves more and more. As they face new challenges in college, their fixed mindset leaves them ill-equipped to handle the higher expectations and tougher coursework, causing them to resort to excessive partying and avoiding their responsibilities.

 

It’s important to praise effort and learning strategies, rather than innate ability, as it fosters a growth mindset that encourages embracing challenges and viewing mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. Let’s empower our children to develop a growth mindset and reach their full potential!

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Are These Foods Damaging Your Child’s Brain?

Sarah had been trying to help her son Jake for years. Once Jake had hit third grade she noticed he seemed to be struggling in school, particularly in reading and writing. Over the next few years, his grades started to drop. Over time it got worse. It was clear that something wasn’t right.  After more […]

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Best Quotes About Reading

Books are a uniquely portable magic. Stephen King   It is what you read when you don’t have to, that determines what you will be, when you can’t help it. Oscar Wilde   Once you learn to read, you will be forever free. Frederick Douglass   A room without books is like a body without […]

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