Bonnie Bogen Peaceful Parenting.Sensible Solutions

10/26/2022

So much of a child's day is spent trying to cope in our adult world when what the really need is freedom to play and discover who they are.
That's why the first step in many intervention treatment plans is to simply play and be with your child.
It can be hard to make this time so my top tip for parents of young children is to set a timer for 3-5 minutes and get down on the floor to play.
With teenagers, it can be as simple as listening to their music with them, watching their tv shows or sitting with them as they are gaming (just for a little while as they're probably playing with friends!)
What's your favourite way to join your child in their world?
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10/23/2022

worth the listen. Fie under things I wish I knew when my kids were young

It all starts with the assumption that your kids have good intentions and want to do the right thing, says Becky Kennedy, a psychologist and host of the Good Inside parenting podcast.

07/03/2022

"According to Psychologists, there are four types of Intelligence:

1) Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
2) Emotional Quotient (EQ)
3) Social Quotient (SQ)
4) Adversity Quotient (AQ)

1. Intelligence Quotient (IQ): this is the measure of your level of comprehension. You need IQ to solve maths, memorize things, and recall lessons.

2. Emotional Quotient (EQ): this is the measure of your ability to maintain peace with others, keep to time, be responsible, be honest, respect boundaries, be humble, genuine and considerate.

3. Social Quotient (SQ): this is the measure of your ability to build a network of friends and maintain it over a long period of time.

People that have higher EQ and SQ tend to go further in life than those with a high IQ but low EQ and SQ. Most schools capitalize on improving IQ levels while EQ and SQ are played down.

A man of high IQ can end up being employed by a man of high EQ and SQ even though he has an average IQ.

Your EQ represents your Character, while your SQ represents your Charisma. Give in to habits that will improve these three Qs, especially your EQ and SQ.

Now there is a 4th one, a new paradigm:

4. The Adversity Quotient (AQ): The measure of your ability to go through a rough patch in life, and come out of it without losing your mind.

When faced with troubles, AQ determines who will give up, who will abandon their family, and who will consider su***de.

Parents please expose your children to other areas of life than just Academics. They should adore manual labour (never use work as a form of punishment), Sports and Arts.

Develop their IQ, as well as their EQ, SQ and AQ. They should become multifaceted human beings able to do things independently of their parents.

Finally, do not prepare the road for your children. Prepare your children for the road."

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03/28/2021

A group of prominent Psychologists have just issued parents a dire warning... All over the country, there has been a massive rise in children experiencing anxiety, stress, confusion, and other issues caused by the events of 2020. 

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Psychologists everywhere have noticed an uptick in children experiencing anxiety, stress, confusion, and other issues that have come as a result of 2020. We should note that these are completely normal things for children to experience, but what is the best way to work through these feelings? Many p...

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These books are such a powerful tool for parents -- they are a way to connect, a way to calm down, and a way to teach kids self-control skills.

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Recess has been used as a bargaining chip in classrooms for years, but is it possible that recess is the key to higher student achievement?

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Whether it's a goldfish or Grandma, every child will encounter a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. NPR's Life Kit and Sesame Workshop have 6 insights to help.