Playing the Lion GameAround the time of my son E.’s first birthday he took charge of managing his separation anxiety, conquering fear, and developing a capacity for courage. …
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Courage Challenge of the DayThis challenge is for teens who have their thumbs on their phones all the time, texting their friends to make plans to meet. The next…
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Focus Locus Hocus Pocus!As a parent, I find that the more widely I read on subjects not related to parenting, the more I find ideas that give me…
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Courage Tip of the DayWrite yourself a thank you note. Be sure to note all the things you do that make you an awesome parent! (i.e. showing up at…
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Hold Out Your Hand and Close Your Eyes!Firstly, “Happy Father’s Day!” to all our readers who are dads. Here’s a great quote to start your day: “My father gave me the greatest…
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HELP!I’ve been thinking about emotional courage, and the struggle we have, as parents, to encourage our kids to do things on their own. Lisa has…
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What Goes Around, Comes Around!My two favorite moral commandments as a parent are as follows: As you point one finger at another, notice that three fingers are pointing back…
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Courage Tip of the DayTell your kids about a time you were scared; they don’t always realize that grown-ups feel fear, too. This helps to normalize fear as a…
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5-Minute Courage Workout: Thinking Outside the BoxCompiled and written by Lisa and Jennifer: The younger the mind, the more flexible the thinking. Studies from social psychology and education show that younger…
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The Nemean LionWe have a lot of lion stories on this blog! Choose a warm weekend night this spring to tell this one, but first, see if…
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