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Helping Kids Overcome Adversity
In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman and Jenny Wiley discuss ways to help kids overcome adversity.
Posted September 7, 2017 by in Life
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Reflecting on Your Emotions as a Parent
In this short video from Six Seconds, Eldon Pascoe talks about how he and his wife struggled as they dealt with their second child’s behavioral outbursts – and how they used emotional intelligence to take a step back and think of the best way to deal with the situation. A great video for parents or […]
Posted August 10, 2017 by in Family
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How to Meditate with Kids
In this video from the Greater Good Science Center, author Christine Carter shares tips for how to do a mindfulness meditation with kids.
Posted July 20, 2017 by in Family
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EAR for Parents
Six Seconds contributor May Duong talks about using the Engage, Activate, Reflect model in her parenting.
Posted June 29, 2017 by in Family
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The Secret to Raising Smart Kids
HINT: Don’t tell your kids that they are. More than three decades of research shows that a focus on “process”—not on intelligence or ability—is key to success in school and in life. This article, written by researcher Carol Dweck, is from Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-secret-to-raising-smart-kids1/
Posted June 22, 2017 by in Education , Family
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What Brings Kids Happiness
In Six Seconds’ survey of parents, the number one thing they wanted for their kids was happiness. In this short video, Josh Freedman and Jenny Wiley discuss what that really means and what creates genuine happiness for kids.
Posted June 1, 2017 by in Family
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Opportunity or Setback?
This research summary looks at how parents’ views on failure influences children’s mindsets on intelligence. A fascinating look at how children form mindsets about intelligence – a must read for educators and parents.
Posted February 21, 2017 by in Family
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Wisdom Walk Words eBook
An opportunity to take a little time each day for greater awareness of self and others. Daily reflection for parents to explore and discuss with their child. These wisdom thoughts are not necessarily new, but seem to be lost in our current high tech, low touch, social media world.
Posted November 11, 2016 by in Family , Life
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The Starfish Story
When we look at the problems of the world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude and layers of complexity, whether it’s global warming, the plight of refugees, or acts of terrorism. This simple and uplighting story of a man and the sea of starfish reminds of the importance of doing with given what […]
Posted November 11, 2016 by in Family
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Peppy Pals Talk on Motivating Children to Dream
Peppy Pals designed this exercise to help you talk about short and long-term goals with children and what it feels like to have a dream. Provided to us in celebration of EQ Children’s Day!
Posted November 11, 2016 by in Life
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7 Tools to Help Your Child Deal with Conflict
When we are receptive to multiple perspectives, it leads us to less conflict and animosity in our interactions, and allows allowing creativity and innovation to show up for us. Learning how to deal with conflict creates an ideal environment in which to solve some of the more challenging problems we face.
Posted November 11, 2016 by in Family
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Whole-Hearted Parenting Excerpt
Whole Hearted Parenting shows parents ways to connect with their children so that both parents and children find more happiness and peace in their relationships. Author Joshua Freedman has provided this free excerpt for everyone participating in EQ Children’s Day!
Posted November 6, 2016 by in Family
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