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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 MoreDeveloping laser-like concentration even when there are distrations – FOCUS October's Powerful Word
The Powerful Word of the month for October is “focus.” Focus is such an important skill given that there are so many sights and sounds that compete for our attention these days: Our families, jobs, the internet, friends, and a whole host of advertisements and media. Focusing on “wanted information” and ignoring distractions takes effort…
Read MoreDeveloping Your Wellbeing in Body, Mind, and Spirit — Health — March's Powerful Word
This month we will focus on the powerful word; “health.” Being healthy is more than just feeling good. It’s total wellbeing and freedom from disease. Each year, it’s important to take inventory of our health and the health of our family. But just as important, we need to help our children to understand and take…
Read MoreI'll Stand By You! Loyalty is February's Powerful Word!
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. When we are loyal, we stand up for and stand by our friends, family, school or cause. Of course, loyalty doesn’t mean we always agree or we refuse to…
Read MoreI can see what I want to be! Vision – January's Powerful Word
This month we will focus on the powerful word, “vision.” We often talk about the goals we want to achieve in the beginning of the year. But achieving our goals becomes more believable and achievable when we can picture what they will look like once they’ve already been achieved. This is where visioning becomes…
Read MoreBe The One Who Gets The Job Done: Responsibility – November's Powerful Word
This month we will focus on the powerful word, “responsibility.” Responsible people get things done. They are Reliable, Accountable, and Dependable (R.A.D.). We all want our children to be the kind of people who exercise responsible habits, initiate responsible behavior (even when nobody is looking) and demonstrate responsible choices. When we teach children to…
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 Change Your Child’s Attitude and Be a Good Sport, By Changing Yours
Dr. Robyn Silverman, Child/Teen Development Expert, Author, Professional Speaker, and founder of the Powerful Words Character Development System used here at Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Center, answers a question from a fan about how to teach sportsmanship to kids. Sportsmanship is the June 2014 powerful word of the month.
Read MoreVIDEO: FishHawk area martial arts center teaches Sportsmanship
Dr. Robyn Silverman, Child/Teen Development Expert, Author, Professional Speaker and founder of the Powerful Words Character Development system introduces the June 2014 Powerful Word of the Month – Sportsmanship. Sportsmanship; a character concept that will help your children to respect the rules and the spirit of competition. We’re excited to help our children, teens and…
Read MoreShowing Care, Concern, and Consideration for others: Kindness, April’s Powerful Word
This month we will focus on the character concept, “kindness.” Kindness refers to the caring words and considerate actions you use to show thoughtfulness and concern for others. Kind people are empathetic. They value other people’s feelings. They help people when they are in need without expecting anything in return. When we use kind words…
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