Parenting is an interesting journey… Some days I look at my children in awe that something so amazing came from me … that I was gifted to receive two beings who bring so much happiness and joy to my life. …
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Parenting is an interesting journey… Some days I look at my children in awe that something so amazing came from me … that I was gifted to receive two beings who bring so much happiness and joy to my life. …
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One of the most common questions we get from people who use our free belief-elimination site is, “I don’t think I got my beliefs from my parents. Can’t negative self-esteem beliefs be formed from interactions with siblings or later in …
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In our last post we learned more about the power of words. Here’s a perfect video which explains it all, but this time with an interesting twist. It’s a short film (under 2 mins) which illustrates that the power of …
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I just read a great quote from Jack Schafer, Ph.D., he said:
Words cannot change reality, but they can change how people perceive reality. Words create filters through which people view the world around them.
I would like to add to that – words also create filters through which people view themselves – especially children. Just the simplest phrase like “You’re being bad” or “Don’t be stupid” can create a permanent filter through which children see themselves for life.
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I was reading a blog post toady by Morty Lefkoe and the current state of Education. He talks about how we are in need of “A New Paradigm of Learning” and I strongly agree with him. One part I particuarly …
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5 year old Joshua Sacco gives his beloved Red Sox a morphed version of hockey coach Herb Brook’s “Miracle Speech”. It’s only 90 seconds, but so worth it (unless you are a Yankees fan :D)
... Read MoreHey everyone! Today’s post is a bit personal as today is the 9th Birthday of my youngest daughter Sydney :D I want to dedicate this post to her. Life moves so fast… Sydney turns 9 today but (like with most …
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“Remember the last time you heard a parent say, “My kids are wonderful. They always obey me.” Or, “They never talk back.” Or, “They are never a problem.” Did you sigh with envy and say, “Oh, I wish my kids were like that”? Think again. What would children have to believe about themselves to always obey, never talk back, or never be a problem?”
I am often asked: Can the Lefkoe Belief Process (LBP) be used to help children eliminate negative beliefs? My answer is that it depends on the child: Is the child able to deal with the abstractions of the process? If …
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