Lying up a Storm By: Julia Cook!
Here's some great information from the Book Lying up a Storm by author Julia Cook:)
I will be reading this story in 1st grade this year and in the back of the book has great tips on how to foster honesty in children:
1. Don't invite the child to lie by asking a questions. Instead, make a corrective statements and move on. (i.e. Instead of asking the child, "Did you leave the door open? say " I know you left he door open, try to remember to shut it next time.
2. Before questioning a child about an incident, ask him/her to promise to tell you the truth. Making a promise to someone you care about makes telling a lie more difficult.
3. Do not tell a lie! If you promise not to get angry or promise not to give a consequence if your child tells the truth, do not go back on your work. This will encourage your child to lie to you in the future. Instead, compliment your child for being honest and ignore the misbehavior, or promise to lessen the consequences if the behavior is too severe to ignore.
4. Discuss circumstances when telling a lie can help to keep them safe and explain why! (Answering the phone when your not home or good surprises)
5. Help children understand that mistakes are learning opportunities and if they blame others for their mistakes, they give away their opportunity to learn.
6. Focus on building trust and communication with children instead of focusing on the behavior problem. This is the quickest way to diminish the misbehavior.
Here's some great information from the Book Lying up a Storm by author Julia Cook:)
I will be reading this story in 1st grade this year and in the back of the book has great tips on how to foster honesty in children:
1. Don't invite the child to lie by asking a questions. Instead, make a corrective statements and move on. (i.e. Instead of asking the child, "Did you leave the door open? say " I know you left he door open, try to remember to shut it next time.
2. Before questioning a child about an incident, ask him/her to promise to tell you the truth. Making a promise to someone you care about makes telling a lie more difficult.
3. Do not tell a lie! If you promise not to get angry or promise not to give a consequence if your child tells the truth, do not go back on your work. This will encourage your child to lie to you in the future. Instead, compliment your child for being honest and ignore the misbehavior, or promise to lessen the consequences if the behavior is too severe to ignore.
4. Discuss circumstances when telling a lie can help to keep them safe and explain why! (Answering the phone when your not home or good surprises)
5. Help children understand that mistakes are learning opportunities and if they blame others for their mistakes, they give away their opportunity to learn.
6. Focus on building trust and communication with children instead of focusing on the behavior problem. This is the quickest way to diminish the misbehavior.
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Four Tips for Developing Resilience in Kids:
It is a rare individual who does not encounter disappointments and difficulties during their childhood years. In my twenty years as a school counselor, I counseled children in coping with their parent's divorce, the death of a beloved grandparent and rejection by peers. While some children adjust to and deal with challenging and even tragic situations, others seem stuck and unable to move past them. What makes the difference? How is it that some children are more resilient than others?
Here are some important factors that parents and educators can encourage and develop:
They experience some measure of control over their lives- Children who are given choices as well as opportunities to make decisions learn that they can impact their world. They learn to evaluate their circumstances and not only react to them but also to create and manage change.
They learn from failure- Children who experience failure and undesirable outcomes as an opportunity to learn and develop rather than as a sign they should give up, rebound best from difficult times. Instead of letting failure define them as losers, they see it as valuable feedback on how to handle obstacles.
They recognize their gifts and talents: Children who are in touch with their own strengths are able develop them, share them and recognize the strengths of others. While they don't ignore areas of weakness, they focus on and maximize their unique abilities.
They believe that they matter as human beings- Children who have a belief in their own self-worth and who express that belief through encouraging and empowering others are able to ultimately help others cope with similar situations. They may provide support or companionship when they see others struggling.
BY: Lynne Watts
It is a rare individual who does not encounter disappointments and difficulties during their childhood years. In my twenty years as a school counselor, I counseled children in coping with their parent's divorce, the death of a beloved grandparent and rejection by peers. While some children adjust to and deal with challenging and even tragic situations, others seem stuck and unable to move past them. What makes the difference? How is it that some children are more resilient than others?
Here are some important factors that parents and educators can encourage and develop:
They experience some measure of control over their lives- Children who are given choices as well as opportunities to make decisions learn that they can impact their world. They learn to evaluate their circumstances and not only react to them but also to create and manage change.
They learn from failure- Children who experience failure and undesirable outcomes as an opportunity to learn and develop rather than as a sign they should give up, rebound best from difficult times. Instead of letting failure define them as losers, they see it as valuable feedback on how to handle obstacles.
They recognize their gifts and talents: Children who are in touch with their own strengths are able develop them, share them and recognize the strengths of others. While they don't ignore areas of weakness, they focus on and maximize their unique abilities.
They believe that they matter as human beings- Children who have a belief in their own self-worth and who express that belief through encouraging and empowering others are able to ultimately help others cope with similar situations. They may provide support or companionship when they see others struggling.
BY: Lynne Watts
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This service is provided through Alliance Behavioral Healthcare.
There is an overview attached, and the complete site can be accessed at :
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