Parenting With Teacher Nancy

According to last week's article on Raising Smarter Kids, an important aspect in the American Culture for children and adults alike is intelligence.  But the importance of intelligence in children is not a value that is global.  This article discusses different parental ethnotheories and how it widely varies across cultures.  What do you value in terms of defining success for your child? Americans are Obsessed with Enrichment, the Dutch Think They're Crazy Amy Chua, the self-professed Tiger Mom writes this article with her husband, Jed Rubenfeld, on the Triple Package: the three traits that makes one successful (America's definition).  What are your thoughts on what makes people successful? What Drives Success? More on Praising-- specific statements you can use to encourage the Growth Mindset. What to Say Instead of Praising Parenting From The Inside Out  Book Discussion This week we will discuss Chapter 5, at 9:40 in the morning classes...

For those of you who struggle with the CC (Calm and Connect) in CCLAP, or for others who just want to be able to be present in the moment, here's some helpful tips.  Also, think about other mantras that might help you with your parenting or partnering. Relax and Recharge! Five everyday moments when you can make time to meditate--without adding yet another thing to your to-do list. Carol Dweck is the author and researcher of Growth and Fixed Mindset . Here's a new article written by her to help us raise smart kids with resilience. The Secret to Raising Smart Kids This is the reading Dweck mentions in the article. You Can Grow Your Brain Consider This How is Emotion Coaching and/or CCLAP method working with your parent-child or adult relationships?   How can you change the way you talk to your child to nurture their Growth Mindset? Parenting From The Inside Out  Book Discussion This week we will discuss Chapter 4, at 9:40 in the morning class...

Emotion Coaching has been called the “ most important parenting practice in the universe . ”  This is because Emotion Coaching raises your child’s Emotional Quotient (EQ) that attributes to academic and professional success, meaningful relationships, and future health and happiness.  A strong EQ means that one is able to understand their own emotions, emotions of others, and then use that information in a productive manner.  Emotion Coaching is what parents can do to help children understand their emotions and deal with the situation to solve the problem at hand.  It is a way to talk through big emotions with your child to help them navigate their big feelings.   I’ve adopted an easy way to remember how to emotion coach, base on the principles from a couple of my favorite researchers/professors/authors John Gottman and Daniel Siegel .  Empathy, comfort and teaching is our goal, and this method should help.  CCLAP reminds me of Mr. Miyagi from the Kar...