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- 28 Oct
Helicopter parents and micromanagers at work are not role models for parents who want to model compassion and kindness for children. The helicopter and micromanager send a strong message – perhaps an indirect one: “I do not trust your ability […]
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- 21 Oct
Do As I Do
- Oct 21, 2014
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- compassion for a child, independent thinker, respect
When children are very young, they imitate the behavior of adults and children around them. They learn to walk and talk through observation and imitation. As they get older, adults encourage children to explore new opportunities, take classes, participate in […]
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- 17 Oct
One day a young girl learned her older sister had hidden an iPad belonging to another child but claimed she knew nothing about the missing iPad. When the father discovered the iPad under the older sister’s bed, the older sister […]
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- 14 Oct
Thank You For Sharing
- Oct 14, 2014
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- compassion, kindness, leadership, parenting, respect
Children appreciate recognition for their efforts. Not long ago I was telling a Corbilina story with a preschool group and the children were told to raise their hands if they had a comment. One little boy raised his hand but […]
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Children hear teachers, parents, caregivers and grandparents urge them to show kindness, stand up to the bully, and do the right thing. Good advice but not always easy for children to follow. They may see someone who is sad or […]
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