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May 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Parents; How to Talk to Your Children about The Oklahoma Tornado

“Hi Robyn; We’re fine. It missed us by 2 street blocks.  We’re fine, our houses are fine. So sorry we weren’t able to call or text during the storm.  We love you guys.” In the recent past, I’ve written articles about how to talk to children about horrifying events such as the SandyHook, Connecticut shooting [...]

Parents; How to Talk to Your Children about The Oklahoma Tornado is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, how to talk, Oklahoma Tornado, Parenting, Parenting tips, parents
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Walking Your Talk: Showing Your Values Even When Your Kids Aren’t Looking

“Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.” ~Author Unknown As parents and teachers we often zone out when we get a moment alone.  It’s normal– I do it too.  I am far from perfect, lose my temper [...]

Walking Your Talk: Showing Your Values Even When Your Kids Aren’t Looking is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: Authenticity, Character Education, Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, Gratitude, Parenting, Parenting tips, parents, powerful words
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

February 29th: Teaching Children about Leap Year

Teaching Children about Leap Year 2012 Dr. Robyn J.A. Silverman Are the children asking you about leap year? I know, as a parent, I get pelted with questions about just about everything! If you want to be ready– here are some answers to frequently asked questions about leap year: Leap Year Defined: What is a [...]

February 29th: Teaching Children about Leap Year is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: 2012, Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, holidays, leap year, Parenting, Parenting tips, parents
January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The ABCs of Parenting & Stress Management

Much more than 10 parenting tips to reduce your stress and get you from a to z! What?  Nobody gave you a manual giving you the abc’s of parenting and stress management when you gave birth to your bundle of joy?  Why stop at 10 parenting tips—let’s give you the full alphabet! Here’s something for [...]

The ABCs of Parenting & Stress Management is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: Children, over-scheduling, Parenting, Parenting tips, parents, stress management
January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The ABCs of Parenting & Stress Management

Much more than 10 parenting tips to reduce your stress and get you from a to z! What?  Nobody gave you a manual giving you the abc’s of parenting and stress management when you gave birth to your bundle of joy?  Why stop at 10 parenting tips—let’s give you the full alphabet! Here’s something for [...]

The ABCs of Parenting & Stress Management is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: Children, over-scheduling, Parenting, Parenting tips, parents, stress management
October 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Unschooling: Is radical homeschooling right for your child?

Unschooling is a radical form of homeschooling that throws the books out the window on traditional learning. School takes place out of traditional school doors and on the child’s own terms. Today, I sat down with Matt Lauer on The Today Show, to discuss it. As a parent, you may have some questions: (1) Are [...]

Unschooling: Is radical homeschooling right for your child? is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, education, Matt Lauer, Media, Parenting tips, parents, The Today Show, unschooling
October 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Unschooling: Is radical homeschooling right for your child?

Unschooling is a radical form of homeschooling that throws the books out the window on traditional learning. School [School newly corrected: Learning] takes place out of traditional school doors and on the child’s own terms. Today, I sat down with Matt Lauer on The Today Show, to discuss it. How can this work? (1) Know [...]

Unschooling: Is radical homeschooling right for your child? is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, education, homeschooling, Matt Lauer, Media, Parenting tips, parents, The Today Show, unschooling
October 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Dr. Robyn introduces the Powerful Word for October: Diligence!

All month long, our outstanding Powerful Words Member Schools will be talking with their students about the powerful word, diligence! How do you teach your children to carry out their tasks with great care and consistent effort until that task is completed? At a time when so many multi-task and desire to get as much [...]

Dr. Robyn introduces the Powerful Word for October: Diligence! is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: character development, Character Education, Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, Monthly Video, parents, powerful words, teachers
October 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Dr. Robyn introduces the Powerful Word for October: Diligence!

Diligence Quotes: “What we hope ever to do with ease, we must learn first to do with diligence.” — Samuel Johnson “Diligence is not found in the short, sporadic sprints but in the careful, consistent marathon.” — Dr. Robyn Silverman “Care and diligence bring luck.” — Thomas Fuller “Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. [...]

Dr. Robyn introduces the Powerful Word for October: Diligence! is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: character development, Character Education, Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, Monthly Video, parents, powerful words, teachers
September 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Playing Favorites: Do you show favoritism towards one of your children?

There has been a lot of talk lately about parents and favoritism among their children lately. It is a reality that happens in many families that brings feelings of guilt, shame and frustration. Did it happen to you while growing up? Is it happening in your current family unit? Typically, sibling favoritism is not a [...]

Playing Favorites: Do you show favoritism towards one of your children? is a post from: Dr. Robyn Silverman – Child Development Specialist, Body Image Expert, Success Coach & the Creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System

Filed Under: character, Children, Dr. Robyn Silverman, Family, favoritism, Parenting, Parenting tips, parents, playing favorites
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