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Women and the Art of Playing

by phyllis, September 26, 2011

We all know about the importance of play for kids’ emotional growth and development. It can enhance imagination, increase social skills and boost self-confidence. So why don’t we women place more value on play for ourselves?Early on, most young girls tend to be collaborative, communicative and caring – you can see it when they play house and mother their dolls. And these traits become even more entrenched as the years fly by. As women, we often put the needs of family before our own and are kept busy nurturing our … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Parents and Teen Self Esteem Month

by phyllis, May 24, 2010

Did you know that May is National Teen Self Esteem Month? And that a negative self image can affect learning and social skills as well as lead to delinquency, eating disorders and substance abuse? Some experts believe there’s a correlation between how much and what kind of control parents exert and how their children experience themselves. Growing up, perhaps your parents kept such a close watch over you that it felt suffocating. Have you ever thought, now that you’re the parent of teens, that you’re doing the same thing? As … Continue reading →