This month we will focus on the powerful word; “trustworthiness.” Trustworthiness can be defined as “being worthy of someone’s trust” or confidence. While straightforward, trustworthiness is achieved by choosing to take (and not take) certain actions. In particular; trustworthiness is achieved by (1) consistently telling the truth, (2) keeping promises and commitments, (3) maintaining confidentiality, [...]

This month we will focus on the powerful word; “legacy.” Legacy is what you leave behind. It’s what people remember about you, a team you were on or a school or class you were part of– even after the season or year is over. You can leave a legacy of hard work and commitment when [...]

It can be frustrating to know that your children can achieve great things when they won’t give new things a try. Of course, everyone has some degree of fears. The trick here is to help your child be more courageous in the face of fear. Try the following: (1) Check yourself: Make sure that you [...]

This month we will focus on the powerful word; “courage.” Courage is not the absence of fear, as many children might think. Rather, courage is how we cope with fears in the face of challenge. In fact, as parents and mentors, it’s important that we let children know that everyone (even heroes!) gets scared sometimes. [...]

This month we will focus on the powerful word; “loyalty.” Loyalty is a complex word. It means being faithful, steadfast and true to someone or something, however, it doesn’t demand silence when we feel that somebody or something is in the wrong. This concept can be confusing to children and teens who may be navigating [...]

“Weight” can be a hot button for many children as they get older. For one thing, while it’s normal and natural for children to put on weight as they go through puberty, their bodies change greatly and some can become uncomfortable. In addition, as children become adolescents, they may become more aware of media messages [...]