Today’s reflection is about a special gift that will give again and again to our children, our families, and our communities. Listen and see if you agree that this gift is the most precious gift that we can offer to our children, for it will continue to give over and over. If you have a … Continue reading "Reflections — Gifts That Give"

As we prepare to close out the year 2017 and begin the new year of 2018, what can we learn from a reflection on the past year? What lessons did we learn? What worked this year? What didn’t turn out the way we thought it would? What do we want to see more of in … Continue reading "090 TSP Visionary Lessons"

Dr. Suzuki described other educational methods: scolding, nagging, yelling, and complaints. He called these educational strategies the “How Not to Develop Ability” Method. What Dr. Suzuki advocated instead was to create the desire to learn. This episode reflects on this idea. If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message … Continue reading "Reflections — How to Create Dislike"

Are you getting reading to switch your 2017 calendar for the new 2018 calendar? Now may be the best time to reconsider your priorities in terms of scheduling issues. This episode looks at some possible ideas to assist you to build a helpful decision-making framework when you begin to pencil in your life activities in … Continue reading "089 TSP Cleaning Up the Calendar"

How can a parent create motivation or desire in a child to learn? Dr. Suzuki suggests that one answer is to build a learning environment and he tells us how. If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or send me an email … Continue reading "Reflections — Motivation Instead of Irritation"

Having a hard semester, like me? Recently I talked to my Mastermind friend, Elise Winters-Huete, and she suggested something that reminded me of the beautiful clarity and peace of mind that I get from following the GTD system. I explain how I recommitted to my GTD system and weekly review, and I share how I … Continue reading "088 TSP Clarity and Closed Loops (GTD Music Teacher)"

Dr. Suzuki liked triangles for the powerful pictures that triangles could represent. Today’s reflection considers two ways at looking at a triangle representation: the child’s ability to absorb the child’s environment, and the adult’s ability to determine the adult’s growth and development. One triangle is inverted, and which one may surprise you! If you have … Continue reading "Reflections — The Triangle Concept"

Every year at this time, I go through a life examination and goal setting process. I rely on an old friend: Your Best Year Yet! by Jinny S. Ditzler: This little book has been my friendly companion through every holiday season for years! The author sets out 10 simple questions that help me examine my life … Continue reading "087 TSP It’s That Time of Year (Christmas, New Year)"

Dr. Suzuki said that parents should teach their children about the power of self reflection by role modeling. Self reflection is an important growth life skill that parents can help their children to develop. If you have a comment or suggestion, you can leave me a voice message on my voicemail line at 512-537-6356 or … Continue reading "Reflections — Thinking Deeply About Oneself"

Dr. Suzuki gave us a beautiful gift — the gift of community. He wanted us to come together to share our philosophies that all children have talent and that ability could be developed through the teaching community with a focus on love and nurturing. He asked us to spread our ideas and influence globally and … Continue reading "086 The Global Community"