“Sticks and stones will break your bones, but names will never harm you” is a phrase passed on from generation to generation. Children are led to believe that words don’t hurt, but in reality, they do. Words can have a profound effect on a person’s life. Blacks first uttered this phrase in the American Civil…
COURAGE “I learned courage was not the absence of fear but the triumph over it. The brave man is not the one who does not feel afraid. But he who conquers that fear. Nelson Mandela To be yourself requires courage. Pursuing dreams, seeing life as limitless opportunities, and pursuing leadership requires courage. In a world…
Some people believe it is their job to run to their child’s rescue when their child fails or makes a poor choice. Our society has excuses for bad behaviour and a lack of accountability. REASONS VERSUS EXCUSES A “reason” explains why something is the way it is, with everyone involved taking accountability for their part…
I have always wondered why some people succeed at achieving their goals while others settle for whatever comes their way. Some people are the captains of their ships, steering them toward whatever they desire, while others float the boat without a compass or a captain. They go along with wherever the ship takes them. CERTAINTY…
We are excited to see everyone at camp this summer. We have kids from Spain, Scotland, the USA and even Halton! I will post our daily adventures here on this blog. Please check it every evening to hear about your kid’s adventures and the exciting happenings at Camp Kahuna day camp. WELCOME TO WEEK 3…
Resiliency is the ability to deal with life’s challenges and changes. Through the Kids 4 Kids Leadership Program, I teach children strategies that they can use to deal with negative situations positively. By giving children the tools to deal with negativity, I am also helping them develop confidence and resilience as they will have the…
When we think about leadership, we often think about presidents, prime ministers, leaders of companies, and captains of sports teams. The position you hold doesn’t make you a leader. It is what you do with your position that determines your leadership potential. Watch and listen to individuals who claim to be leaders. Do their behaviour…
HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM SELF ESTEEM – is our immune system protecting us from the negativity in the world. Our armour protects us from harsh words and the hardships of life. Self-esteem can be built by changing our perspective—how we look at failure and the negative events in our lives. It is…
FRIENDSHIP Helping children develop strong relationships can help create the foundation for future relationships. Here are a few strategies that will help children build successful Relationships. ● Establish play days for your child and note where they may need help interacting. Are they picking up social cues? Are they a good host? Is their [...]