The best way to recognize a hidden talent that needs nurturing is with “strengths spotting”. Strengths spotting is the process of observing your child’s talents by using behavior clues. In Gallup’s Strengths Based Parenting book, the author Mary Reckmeyer recommends four methods to look for these behavior clues: Yearning: What activities or environments is your child […]
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Yesterday I wrote about how to help children believe in themselves. The core of this method came down to process. But not just any process. A process that is repeated consistently and conscientiously. However, the fact of the matter is that consistently and conscientiously following a process is a process in itself. This is why […]
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The technique to build a child’s belief in someone, something, and most importantly themselves is so obvious that parents often overlook it. Doctors know it, coaches know it, teachers know it, and preachers know it. However, parents rarely take advantage of this simple and obvious method. This obvious method struck me while listening to Matt […]