Parenting With Teacher Nancy

Overpraising can negatively affect children's effort, ability, their view of themselves and more. Try These 10 Mindful Phrases to Effectively Praise Your Kids When you do praise your children, and aren't sure what to say, sportscast.  Describe what you saw and if you remember, teach them that that is a positive character trait. Examples: It was kind when you gave one of your apple slices to Tommy. I saw how you tried to put that piece into the puzzle many ways until you found its place, that shows persistence. List of Character Traits EXTRAS Explanations and examples of concrete phrases you can use. 6 Proven Ways To Encourage Your Kids Effectively What Every Parent Needs to Know About Praise What to Say Instead of Praising BOOK DISCUSSION This week of November 4, we will discuss one chapter, Chapter 17 and 18, from the book,  How To Raise An Adult   by Julie Lythcott-Haims. CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT There will be no classes on Monday, November 11 for the Vetera

The ideas of Fixed and Growth Mindsets seem very logical, but newly researched.  This revolutionary idea came from the Stanford Psychologist Researcher Carol Dweck, who has focused on motivation, personality and development.  A Growth Mindset can change our life, and those around us, for the better. Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives  .  (legible graphic) Carol Dweck Revisits the 'Growth Mindset' Beginning at a young age, allowing your child to be a helper, by choice, not coercion, makes kids more generous. Raising Helpful Kids: The Perils of Rewarding Good Behavior. Consider This: Do you have a Growth or Fixed Mindset about your child, yourself, or others (partner, coworkers, siblings...)? BOOK DISCUSSION This week of October 28, we will discuss one chapter, Chapter 16, from the book,  How To Raise An Adult   by Julie Lythcott-Haims. CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT Our  Halloween Costume/Potluck Party  will be this week of Monday -10/28, Ha

Protecting unstructured time for play is difficult in this age of screens everywhere.  This can help shed light on things. Young Children in the Digital Age: A Parent's Guide (also in Spanish) Practicing life together through chores, builds positive competencies for life-skills. You can begin even before your child is 2 years old. How to get Kids to Do Chores: Does The Mayan Method  Work A list of life skills/chores according to age:  Life Skills by Age You've got to watch this four year old boy cook and feed his littler sister.  He's got some life skills. EXTRAS The Importance of Sustained Play in Child Development BOOK DISCUSSION This week of October 21, we will discuss Chapter 14 & 15 from the book,  How To Raise An Adult   by Julie Lythcott-Haims. CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT Our  Halloween Costume/Potluck Party  will be the week of Monday -10/28, Halloween Week.  Put on those adorable costumes and bring healthy food to share.  In fact, if you want

In the 1960's, Diane Baumrind wrote about three different types of p arenting styles . Since then, research has been conducted on the outcome of these parenting styles, with consistent results for over 50 years.  On one side of the parenting spectrum, there is the  Permissive  parenting style, on the other there is  Authoritarian.   The international research done with every socio-economic level show there is the sweet spot in the middle:  Authoritative  parenting.  The two main components to Authoritative parenting is  warmth/love  and  structure/limits . Authoritative Parenting :  An Evidence Based Guide Fewer toys is can help with creativity, and more. An Over-Abundance of Toys May Stifle Toddler Creativity Note:Researchers later added a fourth style of parenting- Indifferent/Univolved. EXTRAS The Only Parenting Model You Need  (Authoritative) German kindergartens, toys are being taken away to curb future addiction The Overprotected Kid  (Referred to in Chapter 13 i

Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment (TRUCE) is a wonderful organization with helpful resources for parents and educators.  These pages give guidelines on how to choose healthy and beneficial toys and entertainment for children.  Hopefully this can help you with your gift and holiday shopping. ​Infant-Toddler Play& Toy Guide Extras: TRUCE's Toys and Play Guides NPR's The Trouble With Talking Toys (listen to the 3 minute piece, or read the summary) Why My Child Will Be Your Child's Boss (Referred to in Chapter 9 in How to Raise An Adult) BOOK DISCUSSION This week of October 7, we will discuss Chapter 9, 10 &11 from the book,  How To Raise An Adult   by Julie Lythcott-Haims. CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT Our  Halloween Costume/Potluck Party  will be the week of Monday -10/28, Halloween Week.  Put on those adorable costumes and bring healthy food to share.