3 ways to help your child succeed in life

What does it mean to “succeed”?  To us it means self awareness, connection to the whole, and sharing your gifts and talents.  On this show we share a few ways to help your child find greater success.

1)      (6:10) Send them to overnight camp. Benefits-

• Give your child a sense of independence that is hard to duplicate in their normal day to day lives.
• It’s a safe setting
• They can “shed” their old selves and be who they are
• There is less focus on appearance
• It’s a place where children can feel grounded
• They connect with nature
• Give them a different set of social circles to count on when one is not going well

2)      (17:35) Let your child be sad even when it doesn’t make sense

• Todd tells a story of Camryn feeling homesick even though
• Cathy’s blog- The three myths about introverts

3)      (23:20) “Influence” who your child is friends with

• Decide if a child/group either drain or fills your child up
• The delicate balance between prohibiting and discouraging certain friendships
• Understanding/connecting with other parents

4)      Other Random Topics

• (33:09) Friday the 13^th discussion
• (37:28) Resource of the week www.Kids-in-mind.com Evaluator of movies for kids
• (39:35) Tournament of Bad

Reverend Ed Bacon coming to speak @ Dominican University on Thursday, October 3^rd

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