What is your definition of bullying? It may not be the same we grew up with
Posted: May 17, 2019
By Master Christopher Rappold
An important realization for parents to make is that physical bullying accounts for less than 3 percent of the bullying that occurs in schools. The other 97 percent is psychological.
It’s vital that parents take the time to clearly define bullying to their children as being anything that is DONE REPETITIVELY and WITH INTENTION that makes children feel scared, pressured or down on themselves. What at times may seem innocent or “typical kid” behaviors that we as parents grew up with are actually the small seeds of where bullying and harassment occurs.
Is your child being harmed by an invisible enemy?
Posted: May 17, 2019
By Master Christopher Rappold
Bullying takes many forms. It can be a threat, making fun of someone or not including someone in activities. It can be mean-spirited or just distant and cold. It can be one-on-one or it can spread to situations where a group of students are all focusing negative energy on one lone sole. Whatever the exact description, it is all considered bullying.
Typically, when someone envisions bullying, what immediately comes to mind is the scene of a timid boy being pushed on the playground. While that qualifies as bullying, physical confrontation makes up a very small amount of the instances.
Step out of your comfort zone at social events
Posted: May 17, 2019
Excerpt from the book Be Your Personal Best: Confidence by Master Chris Rappold
If you are like over half the population, the idea of going to an unfamiliar social event can make you feel nauseous. Enjoying the company of friends is one thing, but being at an event where you may not know anyone is simply, in your mind, no fun. You wonder how you are going to deal with meeting people; what should you wear, what image do you want to portray and how will you make yourself interesting to others.
Recognize this event as an opportunity for self-expansion. The best way to attack this event is to commit with courage to be the first: the first one to say, “Hi” to people, the first one to give a compliment, the first one to share a smile or an approving look, the first one to offer someone a chair or some assistance. Playing small and being in the background will only feed the feeling of being uncomfortable. Instead of this, notice how many opportunities there are for you to be the first.
Quick way to validate yourself
Posted: May 17, 2019
By Master Christopher Rappold
Excerpt from Be Your Personal Best: Confidence
Everyone enjoys the compliments and validation from each other that you are doing a great job. It is normal and natural. Many times, though, especially as you are making progress, there may not be someone right there to tell you that you are doing well. There are other situations where you work very hard on a project to get it complete and when you finally show it to others, it is met with a lukewarm response. Immediately you feel under-appreciated or start to question whether it was as good as you originally thought.
10 Tips to bring gratitude into your child’s life without them even knowing
Posted: May 17, 2019
By Master Christopher Rappold
Photo By Chris Split
We know it is important to be taught to be grateful, but you continually feel like your children just don’t get it. Here are 10 tips that you can integrate in to bring more gratitude into your home without your children ever even knowing.