Louisa Webber

It's difficult to not clear every obstacle in our children's path so that they can be happy now.

However, when we clear the road for a child, we make their life too easy.

We don't allow them to build LIFE-COPING SKILLS they'll need down the road to handle life's hard realities.

At the start of this new year we can all find strength in the difficult times we faced last year and in how we all made plans to survive.

My wish for you this year is AWARENESS and INSIGHT as you learn more about yourself and GROWTH as you take that new knowledge and use it to challenge yourself.

Always be aware of your self-talk and remember to be KINDER TO YOURSELF this year.

Wishing you all a great 2022!

How to raise emotionally intelligent children. TEDxTalks - Lael Stone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fL09e8Tm9c

How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children | Lael Stone | TEDxDocklands How did your parents respond to you as a child when you were upset?Can you see the impact of their imprints in your life as an adult?What is the magic ingred...

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What to ask kids instead of "How was your day?"

A psychotherapist says the most mentally strong kids always do these 7 things—and how parents can teach them. They empower themselves. They adapt to change. They know when to say no. They own their mistakes. They celebrate other people's successes. They fail ... and try again. They persist.
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/17/psychotherapist-parenting-tips-what-the-most-mentally-strong-kids-always-do.html

A psychotherapist says the most mentally strong kids always do these 7 things—and how parents can teach them As a parents, we often overlook the importance of teaching our kids how to build mental strength. This kind of resilience helps them build character and overcome life's toughest challenges. A therapist explains how to raise mentally tough kids with a growth mindset.

Think of examples where you showed both fixed and growth mindset thinking. Adopting a growth mindset means you are ready to step out of your comfort zone and grow!

Your MINDSET is the sum of your thoughts and beliefs that determine how you make sense of yourself and the world. There are 2 types of mindset. People with a FIXED MINDSET believe that qualities are inborn, fixed and unchangeable. Those with a GROWTH MINDSET, on the other hand, believe that abilities can be developed and strengthened by way of commitment and hard work.
Children with a GROWTH MINDSET tend to see challenges as opportunities to grow because they understand that they can improve their abilities by pushing themselves. If something is hard, they understand it and will push themselves to get better.

I find this video by Dr. Dan Siegal very useful and easy to explain to kids how their brains work and how they can get control over their emotions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm9CIJ74Oxw

Dr Daniel Siegel presenting a Hand Model of the Brain Many people experience times in their lives when they feel overwhelmed and need clarity. Our mission is to provide the highest quality psychological care by ...

An inspiring TedTalk for parents to watch with their children.

Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of "grit" as a predictor of success.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8

Grit: the power of passion and perseverance | Angela Lee Duckworth Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized t...

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So true!

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