At a time when the motto of many public figures seems to be about “me, me, me,” Powerful Words is combating selfishness through our top-notch member schools and with the help of our Powerful Parents. We all want children to be generous, giving people who think of others– not just themselves! But we need [...]
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Do we have to wait for the holidays to teach values?
22 Ways to Teach generosity to children
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
This is part 1 of a 2 part article on teaching children to give outside of the “season of giving.”
As you know, I coach the top instructors, coaches, teachers, and leaders in the children’s after-school [...]
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Why Girls are Confused…again: Body Size Messages
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
With so many pictures in the press indirectly suggesting to girls that “this very thin body is what is beautiful,” and messages telling them 101 ways to lose weight, tone up the flab, and be attractive to boys, it’s easy to figure out why so [...]
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How can Olympian, Cullen Jones, inspire children to learn to swim?
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
What Powerful lessons can children learn from Olympian, Cullen Jones?
Determination?
Goal-setting?
That African-Americans actually can swim?
Watching Cullen Jones, along with his teammates, Michael Phelps, Garrett Weber-Gale and anchor Jason Lezak set a world record in the 400-meter freestyle [...]
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What does it take to become an Olympian in life?
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
Shawn Johnson sticks the perfect landing. Nastia Liukin falls flat on her back and gets back up. Michael Phelps wins another gold medal.
No matter what event you like, it’s difficult to watch the Olympics and not feel inspired. I can’t help [...]
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Can Dropping Acid Can Help Girls Feel Good About Themselves?
Actress, Selma Blair has the Answer
and…everything you want to know about LSD
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
I’m going to Cape Cod to see family tomorrow, so I’m doing my “Friday Musings” early this week…
People say and do ridiculous things everyday without thinking “maybe children or teens could [...]
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How to Take Control of the Kids’ Meal Problem
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
As you read in yesterday’s discussion of the new fast food nutritional study (or shall we call it, lack of nutrition study?), many fast food restaurant chains have crammed the kiddie meal full of too many calories. It’ s frustrating for parents and [...]
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Kids’ Meals are too high in calories, fat, and sodium, study says
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
You probably knew it wasn’t the healthiest option on the block. But when you go into a fast-food restaurant (can we really call them that?), you’re getting a lot more than you bargained for when you order a kid’s meal for [...]
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What are You Putting in Your Bucket? Building Family On Values Not On Time-Fillers
Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman
Every once in a while something causes us to stop and re-evaluate what’s really important in our lives. Worldwide tragedies like September 11th , Katrina, the Tsunami, and the recent Earthquake in China; personal losses like the death of [...]
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Hello Parents!
The Powerful Word of the Month this month is generosity! Your Powerful Words Member School will give you your Parents Perch letter, your Dear Dr. Robyn column, and the project(s) that your children will enjoy completing within the next few days. All Powerchat discussions will revolve around generosity is sharing treasures, talents, time, and [...]
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