I like to think that I’m a good parent, and know that I always do my best. Nevertheless, we all have times that we’re challenged more than others to maintain our composure and do right by our kids. Check out this link for tips on doing that and minimizing yelling, especially as holiday tensions might ramp up.
Okay, this may be a brazen attempt at showing off a cute child…but also a good example of what can happen when intentional parenting helps a child feels empowered and confident. (Beware, some Jay-Z lyrics in the background may be offensive to some…)
At our multicultural camp program, we focus a lot on intentionality in our program and our interactions. We also have a lot of intentional parents who see our camp as a great extension for the growth and development they seek for their children. Here’s a good piece about mindful parenting, and how mindfulness can help reduce stress in your household or classroom (or camp). Click here for a two-minute video containing an overview of a technique used by social psychologist Christine Carter that she uses to bring more mindful awareness to […]
Checked out an interesting article about the ramifications of parenting while plugged in. Nothing too earth shattering that we didn’t already apply at camp, i.e. recognizing that human interaction is valuable–but maybe a little bit of a wake up call for certain parents.
Have been enjoying summer staff training, recently with session discussing Punished by Rewards. Sharing viewpoints on how challenging it is to overcome the popular, easier choices that teachers, parents, and others working with youth make. Avoiding the carrot and/or stick approach that many use–which work only temporarily to elicit desired behavior…and at a cost of eroding true relationship-building. Instead, we’re learning to focus on the harder work of helping youth to develop the intrinsic values so that the carrot or stick will be unnecessary.
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