One of the special things about kindergarten, and why it is so important, is that it can be a perfect environment for learning with curiosity and passion. There are no tests to “teach to” and there is very little to memorize. (Though memorizing certain things matters a lot, too.) In kindergarten, it’s still ok not to know the answer to something. In kindergarten, it’s still ok to ask questions.
Two hours before my debut as an U7 baseball coach, and I kept thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?” A part of me even wished we’d have a rain-delay. Yes, I was afraid of little league!
"Books and cleverness! There are more important things! -- Friendship and bravery!" - Hermione Granger
What helps kids grow to be Emotionally Intelligent young adults? How can we help the Ron Weasley’s of the world become emotional-intelligence superstars like Hermione Granger?
“In wrestling, girls have an advantage. The guys think less of you until you are face-to-face with them!”
- Rachel, age 11, quoted in Strong is the New Pretty.
This is the second in a series of blog posts about useful (and sometimes sneaky) ways to teach your kids awesome habits. That is, these are ways to make our Values go Viral. Values like Cooperation and Helpfulness can be natural parts of our children’s self-expression everyday. It’s our job as parents to share our …