If adults have a challenging time setting and achieving goals, can we realistically expect children to have goals? That question plagued me as my child was growing up fast. Yet, I figured if a goal-setting habit was instilled early on, my daughter would see the benefits and continue to create goals well into her adult … Read more
Behavior charts are a positive tracking system to help children reach their goals. It is a good idea to encourage children to develop good behaviors, and charts can be an effective visual reminder of what they are working on. There are different types of behavior and reward charts designed for children’s use. In this article, … Read more
I love playing games with my friends and family. Some of my favorite games growing up were memory games (good going, Mom and Dad)… and clearly, they worked because I still remember them. We live in the digital age where games are voice-activated, neon-colored, and very much in your face (and honestly, quite overwhelming). I dare … Read more
As a child, I would spend hours putting together puzzles… whether it was 3-D puzzles or figuring out a crossword. I also loved it when teachers would give the class an open-ended question and we had to work in groups to figure out the answer in our own way. Even something as simple as playing … Read more
Considering that fewer than one in ten people achieve their goals, instilling the skill of effective goal-setting in children from a young age can be incredibly advantageous for their future success. Furthermore, given the persistent uncertainty of the economy and job market, it is crucial to prepare our kids to become competitive job candidates. By … Read more