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The Holidays are for Giving!
During the holidays it is very normal to think only about getting all the right presents, getting ready for holiday parties and getting delicious food to enjoy with our loved ones. There is no doubt these things are great, but … Continue reading
Mentor Spotlight – Melissa Occhicone
Melissa Occhicone is what some might call a volunteer extraordinaire. Not only has she delivered the kids.now program six times and become a kids.now volunteer mentor trainer, she has also given her time to act as the administrator of the … Continue reading
School Spotlight – Woodbine Junior High
WOODBINE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Location: Don Mills, ON School Champion: Nancy Ross, Guidance Counsellor First kids.now program: Fall 2003 Number of kids.now programs since 2003: 11 Number of students who have participated in the program: Approximately 110
10 Tips for Building Resilient Kids
A list of 10 ideas to help your child become more resilient. By family therapist, author and internationally recognized expert on resilience among youth and families, Michael Ungar, Ph.D. RELATIONSHIPS: Encourage a child to make a strong connection with at … Continue reading
How to Raise an Optimistic Child
Unlike eye color or how tall a child will be, optimism is something that we can change and teach. By Karen Reivich, Ph.D. I’ve been studying optimism — and how to teach it to children — for more than 15 … Continue reading
10 Tips for nurturing leadership, life skills, and a strong sense of self
By John Hoffman Nurture the parent/child connection. A strong relationship is the foundation for any influence you want to have in your child’s life. Don’t forget to nurture the “softer skills” like caring, compassion and empathy. Positive self-esteem comes from … Continue reading
Praise Craze
By John Hoffman If you are reading this, you’re probably the kind of parent who wants to do the best you can for your kids. And zillions of experts out there are ready to tell you — in minute detail … Continue reading
The Skills Our Kids Really Need
By John Hoffman No matter what assets children might be born with—intelligence, a good family, even good looks—they have the best chance at a happy, productive life if they develop sound leadership and life skills. Life skills are the core … Continue reading