We all have negative thoughts from time to time, which is part of being human. Some of us have a reservoir full, resulting in a negative self-image. As negative thoughts cloud our mind over time, we also can begin to lose one of our greatest assets- our character strengths. People often wonder where these negative […]
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We All Have Character Strengths
We all have character strengths, but how do we know we do? Where do we go to find them? My favorite way to search for character strengths is to look at the things we do every day, the simple actions and not so simple actions that we take in life. Let’s say that I expressed an opinion […]
How To Help Your Children Build Good Character
April 25, 2018 by Sandi Schwartz- happysciencemom.com What is this parenting thing all about anyway? What is your end goal for raising your children? For me, I hope that my children are happy, healthy (both physically and mentally), successful in the purpose they choose to achieve, and independent. All of my guidance now is so they […]
Author Q & A- The Writing Process – Guest blog for ALSC
Authors are always asked about what inspired them to write their books. The more that you learn about the inspiration of writers, the more apt you will be to free up your own thinking and find inspiration of your own. Learning about inspirations gives us permission to delve into our own experience without feeling so […]
Helping Children Manage Anxiety and Fears
As a psychologist, I have always been drawn to helping children manage anxiety and fears. I remember first mentioning my desires to an aunt in my teens, who herself was an elementary school teacher, but could not imagine what worries children might have. I froze for the moment but then wondered how that could be […]