Every Child is a Superhero Waiting to Save the World... how to inspire their greatness.
Click here for a Mommy Minute video The 7 Essentials: #7 - A Culture of Heroism Have you ever noticed that children don't need to be told what a superhero is? It's like they're born understanding there are good guys and bad guys. There is a superhero inside every child waiting for their chance to shine. Some of you might be saying, "You obviously don't know my child." That's true. I don't. But I've had a few children of my own and one that was so strong willed and out-of-cont
Why Disappointments Are Essential For Raising Awesome Kids.
Click Here for a Mommy Minute video The 7 Essentials: #6 - A Culture of Innovation As parents, we'll do anything to keep our children from disappointment. We can't bear to see them sad, but in doing so, we can rob them of one of the most important skills they need to learn to succeed in life. Tenacity and the ability to creatively look at failures as stepping stones is the lifeblood of innovation. The sixth building block in the RHOPE Strategy (Rhinehart's Hierarchy of People
How Can Making the Bed Protect Your Child From Peer Pressure... and how to get them begging to do it
Click here for a Mommy Minute video The 7 Essentials: #5 - A Culture of Leadership The only thing harder than trying to get your children to stop fighting is to get them to clean their rooms! Unfortunately this isn't something children just grow out of. You haven't seen a messy room until you've experienced dorm life. I have observed that those who take care of their own rooms, make their beds, and are responsible for their own items, tend to live more productive, successful
How This One Simple Activity Can Save Your Children From Peer Pressure (...but You'll have to fi
Click Here for a Mommy Minute video The 7 Essentials: #4 - A Culture of Connection What if I told you playing games is one of the most powerful weapons you have against Peer Pressure! The fourth building block in the Rhinehart Hierarchy of People Empowerment (RHOPE) Strategy, is a culture of connection. Connecting with others helps children answers the question, “Where am I going?” It does this by establishing a safe place for them right now. Belonging is one of the greatest
How Can a Kangaroo Protect Your Child From Peer Pressure... and make you a hero!
Click Here for a Mommy Minute video The 7 Essentials: #3 - A Culture of Purpose No, I'm not talking about boxing lessons; I'm talking about the power of curiosity! The third building block in the Rhinehart Heirarchy of People Empowerment (RHOPE) strategy, is a culture of purpose. This answers the question, “Why Am I Here?” When children discover their personal interests and talents, they discover how they fit into the big picture of life. No one knows the life course of their
How To Raise Best Friends. Hint: you'll love this sweet secret!
Click Here for a Mommy Minute video The 7 Essentials: #2 - A Culture of Honor Have you ever wondered if your children will ever stop fighting? Candy treats transformed my home from chaos to order and taught my children to be best friends! Are you shocked? My kiddos were hyperactive so when I say candy, I mean, micro-bites or whatever sense of normalcy I was fighting for would have been consumed by the fuel of sugar. Micro-bites were enough, however, to nurture the desired beh
Why Children Who Daydream do Better in School... the answer will surprise you.
Kingdom Culture 1 - A Culture of Vision The younger the child the more brilliant they are at playing, "make believe." The whole universe is at their disposal as they passionately roll play through their next adventure. Whether it be jumping from couch to couch to avoid the hot lava flow or playing house with an assortment of dollies and stuffed animals, children are the masters of their world. This is actually a powerful problem-solving skill that is often lost as children gr
