This lesson is NOT about teaching your student to "be first" in line!  That seems to be a natural tendency for kids and they don't need to be taught that :)   This episode actually encourages children to initiate and start in a variety of areas of their lives.  We talk about being first to help someone or being first to reach out to a friend or being first to apologize.   When a student feels that they can start something good they feel empowered.

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

Getting homework done can be very challenging for many students.  In this episode we discuss how it is, "the start that stops us" and how to overcome that.  Using either a Momentum or Knockout strategy provides your child with a game plan.  With momentum, your child starts with easy work and builds up.  With knockout, your child completes the most difficult work first and gets it out of the way...  

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

Children often have the misperception that apologizing is an admission of guilt.  They can incorrectly pair feeling "less than" when they apologize and acknowledge mistakes, and they may want to avoid that.  In this lesson we discuss the value of apologizing and how it can actually strengthen relationships.  

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

While the big ticket items such as a vacation can bring us some joy and wonderful memories, sustained happiness actually comes from the small stuff in life.  Experiences that are free, daily, and easy to do are what make up most of life.  Children love knowing that they can find small stuff experiences that bring them joy.   

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

In this episode we review teaching the life skill of Compassion.  

Our children build authentic connections to others when they are compassionate.  

Get the Worksheets at www.StudentLifeSkills.com or buy the book on Amazon.com

For Student Life Skills Books on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Sweetow/e/B081TWDNHQ

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

In this episode I introduce an acronym that I developed and have used for years in my practice.  When we are faced with a problem we teach our children to first pause (sit) and then try to solve the problem.  If it can't be solved, maybe it can be improved, and if not, then tolerated.

Get the Worksheets at www.StudentLifeSkills.com or buy the book on Amazon.com

For Student Life Skills Books on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Sweetow/e/B081TWDNHQ

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

Change one vowel - Change your life!  Well that may be a bit of an exaggeration!  However, when we teach our children that what seems like an arduous obligation can actually be an opportunity or privilege.  

Before the pandemic many children would say, "I got to go to school, ugh."  Now, if they are attending school they say, "I get to go to school."  

Get the Worksheets at www.StudentLifeSkills.com or buy the book on Amazon.com

For Student Life Skills Books on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Sweetow/e/B081TWDNHQ

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

Teaching children the simple and binary life skill that everything we say or do is either Helpful or Hurtful to ourselves, others or the world can have a very positive impact.  

Often times, making the complexities of life more simplistic can guide our actions and behaviors. 

Get the Worksheets at www.StudentLifeSkills.com or buy the book on Amazon.com

For Student Life Skills Books on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Sweetow/e/B081TWDNHQ

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

In this episode we focus on teaching our children the value of working hard now for a reward later.  The benefit of delaying gratification can help our children in many areas of their lives.

Get the Worksheets at www.StudentLifeSkills.com or buy the book on Amazon.com

For Student Life Skills Books on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Sweetow/e/B081TWDNHQ

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/

In this episode we discuss the value when children can understand and label their emotions.  Then we talk about teaching our children to advocate for themselves.  

Get the Worksheets at www.StudentLifeSkills.com or buy the book on Amazon.com

For Student Life Skills Books on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Sweetow/e/B081TWDNHQ

Credits:

Audio Editor: Chris Maffei  www.multitrackminds.com

Music: Scott Holmes -  http://scottholmesmusic.com/