by Jessika Shields | Feb 23, 2023 | Parenting
Identifying your child’s innate gifts and talents is an important part of parenting. It gives you the opportunity to motivate, encourage, and build upon what they need to develop and grow. When trying to identify a child’s strength, there are two aspects to consider:...
by Jessika Shields | Feb 8, 2023 | Parenting
We all have strengths and weaknesses, but our focus really should be on supporting our child in growing their strengths. I work a lot with child who have learning difficulties and differences, and I spend a great amount of time supporting their educators....
by Jessika Shields | Jan 25, 2023 | Parenting
There is a way that your child should be thinking that builds their self-confidence. Functional thinking, which is rooted in principles of the growth mindset, supports neurological pathways in the brain that help foster a strong belief in oneself and one’s abilities....
by Jessika Shields | Jan 11, 2023 | Parenting
Does your child think in terms like this? If so, Houston, we have a problem! Smart vs. DumbSuccess vs. FailureCool vs. UncoolSomebody vs. Nobody The problem with these terms is that many children believe that you either fit into one category or the other. This is...
by Jessika Shields | Dec 28, 2022 | Parenting
Did you know that your child’s brain has elasticity, meaning it can change? You may often associate change with learning in school, but the way they think about themselves and their abilities can change, too. For instance, if you have a child who thinks in terms of...
by Jessika Shields | Dec 14, 2022 | Parenting
Fear is a natural emotion just like happiness, surprise, sadness, and regret. When dealing with fear, the key is to first recognize and label it and then understand where it might be coming from. For children, this may be difficult to do on their own because their...
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