Dr. Robyn Silverman
Imagining How Others Feel – Tampa Bay Martial Arts Schools Teach Kids about Empathy
This month we will focus on the Powerful Word, “empathy.” Empathy refers to our ability to “take a walk in someone else’s shoes.” With empathy, we can imagine how others feel and respond appropriately. A crucial social skill, empathy allows people to problem solve together as well as to make and retain friends. Without the…
Read More4 Ways to Help Your Child Learn To Have Respectful Interactions in a Technology Driven World
Dear Dr. Robyn, I want to be clear. I see the value of technology but I also see it’s drawbacks. Children and teens are plugged into devices but not plugged into real conversations. I think the way they interact with others is in jeopardy. It’s important to us that our children show respect in person…
Read MoreSidekicks' Child Development Expert on 'Good Morning America' – Viral Ad Aims to Inspire Young Girls to Change the World
Lithia, FL FishHawk based martial arts school Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Center’s Child Development Expert, Dr. Robyn Silverman was on Good Morning America yesterday to talk about the viral video that is encouaging girls to get involved in math and science. NOT JUST PRETTY: “Isn’t it time to tell our girls they’re pretty brilliant too?”…
Read MoreWhat To Do If It’s Not the Children Who Are Behaving like Poor Sports, but the Adults!
Dear Dr. Robyn, What do you do if it’s not the children who are behaving like poor sports but rather, the adults? My daughter is on a team and if anyone makes a mistake at an event, some of the adults point fingers and make that one person feel awful. Can you imagine? How can…
Read MoreVIDEO: How to Help Your Teenage Children Maintain their Integrity and Not Lose Themselves to Peer Pressure and Bad Influences
As part of Integrity month, here at FishHawk, FL based Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Center, we’re looking at different ways to help the youth of our community stay true to themselves and not be swayed by all the bad influences out there that will be coming into their lives. In this video, Dr. Robyn Silverman—child…
Read MoreINFOGRAPHIC: 3 Ways to Instill Honesty In Children
Help! I caught my child in his first lie! 5 questions to help your child do what is right and honest instead of what is easiest and fastest.
Dear Dr. Robyn, My children know lying is wrong…so I was surprised…I caught my 6 year old son Danny in his first lie the other day. He told me he had his jacket on as he called to me before going outside to play with the boy next door. When I looked outside, there he…
Read MoreVIDEO: Introducing the May Powerful Word of the Month – Integrity
In this video Dr. Robyn Silverman, child and adolescent development specialist and creator of the Powerful Words Character Development Program featured here at Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Center in Lithia, FL, introduces May’s Powerful Word – Integrity.
Read MoreVIDEO: Ideas to Help Your Kids Become More Kind
Dr. Robyn Silverman, Professional Speaker, Author, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System explains how to help kids learn to become more kind.
Read More4 Steps to Steering Your Kids Away from Being “Glass Half Empty”
Even though we often hear that many children go through a period where they seem moody, it is important that we ensure optimal emotional health. Nobody is happy all the time but generally, being an optimistic person helps children and teens to be more successful, healthy and happy. Here are some tips to help you:…
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