http://blog.sidekicks-online.com Tampa Bay's Leader in Personal Development and Self-Protection Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:34:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Jupiter Images 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– ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/370240162/ 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 ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/368561161/ Classes will be canceled at all SIDEKICKS locations Tuesday 8/19 because of tropical storm fay.  Classes should resume Wed. Mr. C. http://blog.sidekicks-online.com/2008/08/18/classes-canceled-819-because-of-ts-fay/ Dear Sidekicks Family, Many of you may have heard the staff here at Sidekicks talking about the upcoming camp with Grandmaster Hardin.  Well, unfortunately, I received an e-mail from Mr. Brunkow who was hosting the upcoming camp and he has had to cancel the venue.  Rather than just cancel the whole ... http://blog.sidekicks-online.com/2008/08/15/grandmaster-hardin-camp-in-2-weeks/ 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 ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/365984148/ Copyright: Daniel Johnson/AP 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 ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/364149609/ copyright: Sandi Stevens McGee and Dr. Robyn Silverman What does it take to become an Olympian in life? Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman New York Times 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 ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/362080206/ 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 ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/358869790/ 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’ ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/357518842/ 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 ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DrRobynSilvermansBlog/~3/356582693/