Parent Portal. Rebecca Parlakian Rebecca Parlakian serves as Director of Parenting Resources at ZERO TO THREE. In that role, she develops resources, like apps, Web-based resources, DVDs, and more, for parents, and trains parents and early childhood professionals. Rebecca has co-authored three parenting education curricula and has published articles on topics ranging from...READ MORE Rebecca Parlakian Rebecca Parlakian serves as Director of Parenting Resources at ZERO TO THREE.
Parent Tips from Kelly Bear's Leah Davies. 15 Questions Your Child Wants to Answer. By: Samantha MacDonald, Web & Social Media Specialist, ParentFurther You probably ask your kids questions every day. What do you want for supper? Have you cleaned your room yet?
These kind of questions require short and to-the-point answers. So you know your son wants mac and cheese for supper, but how does he feel about the world? Sunday, June 22, is “Listen To A Child Day” and a perfect time to ask your kids the big questions and start in-depth discussions about what matters to them. Not sure where to start? Who is your hero? Tell us: What other big questions do you have for your kids? Photo Credit: Scott McLeod on Flickr. Sparks: A Gateway to Developmental Relationships. Search Institute has engaged in extensive research on why some young people thrive, and others just "get by. " Many factors play a role, but a key dimension is what we call “Sparks.” What Are Sparks? “Sparks” is a metaphor that describes a key feature of young people’s motivation and thriving.
Sparks refers to the intrinsic interests, talents, and passions that young people have that motivate them to learn, grow, and contribute. Learn more >> Why Do Sparks Matter? Young people who know and nurture their sparks are more fully engaged in school have other positive life outcomes. Igniting Sparks through Developmental Relationships In addition to the internal motivation and initiative, igniting young people’s sparks requires that trusted people in a young person’s life—parents, other family members, teachers, youth workers, peers—recognize and nurture those sparks. This represents a lost opportunity to motivate young people to learn, grow, and contribute. More Information and Tools. Www.search-institute.org | Discovering what kids need to succeed. Www.search-institute.org/downloadable/The-Perseverance-Process.pdf. The Perseverance Process Webinar Series. From October 2013 to January 2014, Dr. Kent Pekel, President and CEO of Search Institute, presented a series of webinars on helping young people cultivate habits of persistence to achieve academic and life goals.
These webinars introduced the new Perseverance Process developed by Search Institute, which helps kids "stick" to their goals: Start with sparksThink forward, act nowIntelligence grows with effortComplete the support cardKeep moving through obstacles Did you miss the live webinar series? Watch the Perseverance Process video archive below. 1) The Perseverance Process: Discovering Your Child's Sparks On the road to perseverance, a great starting place for parents is to learn about their children's sparks. 2) The Perseverance Process: Cultivating an Attitude of “Think Forward, Act Now” in Your Kids Research shows that when the present self and the possible self are aligned, people are more willing to invest in the future and defer gratification in the present. About the Expert. Home | ParentFurther.