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Raising Savvy Kids
A day will come when we’ll be through with leaky diapers, refrigerator drawings, and college applications. Did we keep the main thing the main thing? Raising Savvy Kids brings a long-term, thoughtful perspective about what may matter most: raising savvy kids of strong character.
Kids with Heart Savvy are able to express the full range of their emotions appropriately and constructively. They are aware of how emotions impact their decisions & relationships and can navigate their emotional landscape. Read more>>
Kids with Body Savvy know how to take care of their physical bodies. More so, they are sensitive to how their physical health can significantly impact their creativity, relationships, and outlook on life. Read more>>
Kids with Character may look like anyone else. Only when faced with difficulties and decisions does this inner strength shine through. They handle discouragement like a pro, keep their word, value others and themselves, and don’t take themselves too seriously. Read more>>
Kids with Street Savvy know how to interact with others in a positive way. They know where to go for help and resources, are reflective about trends that impact their world, and are keenly observant about themselves and others. Read more>>
Kids with Mission Savvy are equipped to accomplish and enjoy the mission they’ve been given in life. Aware of how the world “out there” works and savvy with specific skills, kids can achieve their potential & find meaningful work for a lifetime. Read more>>
Savvy Life Skill: Right-Brained Skills
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All ages, Mission Savvy, SavvyPack
In the early 1960's, a neuropsychologist named Roger Sperry developed a ground-breaking idea about how our brains worked. He theorized that our brains are split between two hemispheres - the left and the right. Certain aspects of our thinking are exclusively controlled by either one side or the other, he presumed.
Read MoreRaising Kids of Strong Character: Courage
Courage is one of the most important characteristics a child can possess. Without it, they might be afraid to try new things or face any fears that they might have. And fear can hinder their chances for success in their academic life, their relationships and their careers later. But you can help your child face their fears with courageousness and boldness.
Read MoreSavvy Life Skill: Leadership
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All ages, Mission Savvy, SavvyPack
Humanity has seen great leaders rise above the crowd. Martin Luther King Jr., Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc - all people that have stepped out of the masses and turned the people from confusion to organization, from the rabble into the mob.
Read MoreRaising Kids of Strong Character: Self-Control
Are you the parent that has to cut their shopping trip or restaurant visit short because your toddler embarrasses you with a temper tantrum? Have you ever had to give other parents a dirty look because they glare at you like you're a horrible parent because your child has no self-control?
Read MoreSavvy Life Skill: Self-Image not Based on Appearances
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All ages, Body Savvy, daughters, SavvyPack
Does your son care more about getting the most recent Kobe sneakers than getting A's in school? Does your two-year-old reject her Gerber sweet potatoes because she is limiting her carbs? Would your daughter list Lindsay Lohen as a great American hero? Don't fret. Your children are normal. Kids are increasingly obsessed with looks, weight, clothes, exercise, sneakers, and celebrities. But...
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