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Look for a new posting every Monday. I chose Monday because many people dread Mondays, but this is one of my favorite days of the week. I call the day “Momentum Monday.” On this day, I focus on gaining momentum on the week’s most important tasks. It gets me pumped up for the week ahead!! And, that’s what I want to do for you… fuel you up with some healthy brain food every Monday so that you can get a taste of momentum for your week. If you want the weekly DF Blog message to show up in your Inbox, click here.
As parents, you teach your child for a lifetime.
You are the one to establish the foundation and develop valuable traits and lessons throughout childhood. If you are wanting to do this more effectively and efficiently, then please join me on the ‘Be Response-able’ journey.
We are in the process of creating a number of resources that are especially for parents. For example, in 2021, we will be launching The Response-able Parent digital course. (Click here if you want to be notified when it launches).
In the meantime, here are some ways you can 'Be response-able' starting today:
1) Sign up for our debut online course, Get Response-able. You are welcome to check out the first session for free. Learn more.
2) Download the free resource Being response-able for valuable life lessons: a Parent’s curriculum that identifies the seven life lessons that can be taught from birth – age 10 (and beyond).
3) Check out Denise’s Response-able Living blog
Teachers can also have at least one Response-able Youth Interaction every single day by deciding when to intentionally focus on strengthening the students’ learning and personal development.
Clearly when classroom instruction is focused on student learning, it is beneficial to have a Response-able forethought. It has been proven that when teachers consistently go into the learning conversation with the intention to communicate ‘I am here to encourage and support your learning and personal development’, the result is improved learning.
Another opportunity for teachers to have a Response-able Youth Interaction is in the first 5 minutes of class… communicate the message ‘You can improve and grow stronger here and now’, and ‘I am here to help lead the way’; this moment is all about your learning and personal growth.’
Response-able Youth Interactions are most helpful when a younger person is facing a trial, being disciplined, or learning something new.
These are the temporary moments where the youth do not have the knowledge, skill, or self-discipline. They need interactions that help them to know and do better. The best way to help them to know and do better is by interacting with them in a Response-able way.
WANTED: RESPONSE-ABLE ADULTS!
Anyone who interacts with the youth can be more response-able, one interaction at a time!
RESPONSE-ABLE PARENTS
You teach a child for a lifetime. You establish the foundation and develop valuable traits and lessons throughout childhood.
RESPONSE-ABLE TEACHERS
You teach a child for a period of time. You mature specific knowledge and skills that support the youth’s personal development.
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RESOURCES
Check out the freebies we’ve designed to inform and inspire your Response-able interactions with the youth.