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What's Your Plan for That?
What's Your Plan for That?

Are you concerned that you are a helicopter or lawn mower parent? Do you know that you are one but don’t know what to do differently? One of my favorite techniques for giving our kids some space and encouraging some independent thinking is What’s your plan for that? Instead of mapping out how our child should tackle a homework assignment or chore or even a conflict with a friend, we give the problem to them for consideration. Of course, if they are floundering too much, we step in and help with some course correction (but resist the urge to take over!)

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Communication, Confidence, Growth Mindset, Independence, Letting go, Parent as teacher, Parenting, Setting limits, TrustElisabeth Stittautonomy, self sufficiency, motivation, self esteem, personal control, power, critical thinkingComment
How Play Leads to EQ Which in Turn Leads to Happiness and Success
How Play Leads to EQ Which in Turn Leads to Happiness and Success

As there is more and more artificial intelligence (AI) in the world, there is more need than ever for little humans to learn Emotional Intelligence. Play is a tremendous vehicle for one’s own and others’ emotions. Being able to relate emotionally allows kids to function in school more effectively and therefore to be more ready for learning.

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Build Connections, Communication, Community, Independence, Parent as teacher, ParentingElisabeth Stittemotional intelligence, emotional development, power, control, self regulation, emotional regulationComment