Running Plan B
Three weeks ago I was packing my bag and planning to head to New York City to run the ING NYC 2012 marathon. That is…
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Running Plan B
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Tag Archives: Six Types of Courage
The Prototype of Courage
The Prototype of Courage
Here’s another reason why sharing stories that illustrate all six types of courage with your kids may be a very constructive project. As children develop…
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Making Failure Okay
Making Failure Okay
A couple of years ago, Jennifer, my husband and I took our kids to a ropes course called Adirondack Extreme. It is described as an…
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Failure Is Always an Option
Failure Is Always an Option
I have been reflecting recently on how often I hear, “Failure Is Not An Option.” From earnest motivational posters to hard-bitten action films, this phrase…
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Courage Quotation of the Day
Courage Quotation of the Day
“Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds. It changes…
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Courage Book Review: Three Little Three Little Pigs
Courage Book Review: Three Little Three Little Pigs
Know how you can tell this classic is about physical courage? All the huffing and puffing! Just as The Three Billy Goats Gruff had plenty…
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Parkour? Or Peace Like a River?
Parkour? Or Peace Like a River?
The subtitle for our blog talks about “challenges on the path ahead.” I want to establish some working definitions for the purpose of today’s post….
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Courage Question of the Day
Courage Question of the Day
Here at Lion’s Whiskers we are hoping to collect examples of physical courage. To recap, here’s how we define physical courage: Physical courage is the…
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What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid?
What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid?
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is…
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Up and Over the Black Belt Wall!
Up and Over the Black Belt Wall!
Lisa and Jennifer’s daughters at the end of their Black Belt test Dr. Lisa’s Parent Coaching Tip: Ask your child if there is something that…
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