Too Many Emails!
September 18, 2006 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Get to know Ellen
There was an old lady who lived in a shoe… She had so many emails she didn’t know what to do… As the RaisingSmallSouls family grows, my inbox is growing. And growing. And GROWING. AND GROWING SOME MORE! I don’t want to ignore anyone. I wish I could give advice and support to every individual, [...]
Gratitude
September 11, 2006 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Emotional Development, Values & Ethics
How can we teach our children to feel gratitude? The simplest things, the ones we take for granted, ought to be appreciated. For example, having hands that can function effectively is a great starting point. A teacher I know asked his class to avoid using their hands for five minutes in order to drive home [...]
Avoiding Confrontations!
September 7, 2006 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Conflict Resolution, Self Esteem
“How many times have I told you to do such-and-such?” It’s the familiar prelude to a power struggle between parent and child. One of the most common complaints heard from parents is that their children don’t listen to them. “I have to scream before he will even pay attention to me!” (That child has learned [...]
