Although we sometimes talk about confidence as something that a person “has,” confidence actually involves a very specific set of behaviors. Identifying these traits as desirable is the first step. Children need a clear set of expectations that they understand are important and know they must follow. To help them recognize the importance of the…Continue Reading »
So, you’ve decided that your child is ready to learn something about self defense. Where should you start? What kind of skills and behaviors does your child need to know for adequate self defense and safety and where can they get them? As a parent you may already be personally skilled in the art of…Continue Reading »
As a parent, there is nothing more agonizing than knowing your child is suffering from the emotional abuse of a bully. If you, too, were bullied as a child, you know yourself that the scars can take a lifetime to heal. Sadly, children who are quiet, shy and unassuming tend to get bullied. For such…Continue Reading »
One of the most difficult challenges we can face as a parent is to help our child develop the appropriate social skills necessary to deal with a bully. Let’s face it. We all have to learn how to interact with others in a complex variety of relationships and settings. We begin to acquire these skills…Continue Reading »