Listen to Hear, Not To Talk

My son taught me that something we, as parents, teachers, coaches, etc., might perceive as ‘normal’ or ‘right’, isn’t always the case! When I didn’t see what he wanted to read as the ‘right’ reading materials, I shut him down. When I heard his words and supported him, he blossomed. ..Continue Reading

Parent First, Friend Second (& Sometimes You Are Even the Principal)

Parents need to understand that they are their child’s parent first and their friend second. Sometimes it’s easier to be their friend because you don’t have to have consistent firm boundaries or realize that, ultimately, as they continue to grow, you are the main person responsible for them. https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/30-Parent_First.mp3Podcast: Play ..Continue Reading

Your Child’s Key Influences

Our children’s key influencers have a great deal of power in relation to forming our child’s confidence and the way they see the world. You want to be cognizant of who they are, as well as the power they hold. https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/29-Key_Influencers.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | ..Continue Reading