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Dr Robyn Silverman - Articles5 Tips for Finishinig That Dissertation!Many dissertation students just want to get finished but they've lost their motivation. Sucess coach, Dr. Robyn Silverman, provides a 5 step visioning process to help Abd students get over the hump. This 5 step process helps graduate students see and believe int heir success so that they can finally get done and say "I've finished my dissertation!" 6 Ways to Raise a Child Who's Prejudice Against Fat PeopleWe've seen it all before. Children who point, tease, bully, demean, or snub others who are fat. How do children get that way? This article talks about 6 ways children can become sizeist and prejudice against fat people in a sizeist culture. Growing Up Too Fast: 5 Ways Children are Treated Like AdultsHere are 5 ways children are being pushed to behave like little adults way too early in their lives including, being stuck inside, going to the gym, getting waxed, being over-medicated and being overfed. An eye-opening article. How our Olympians Teach Us About Powerful CharacterNo matter what event you like, it's hard to watch the Olympics and not feel inspired. Kids can learn a great deal from our Olympians. These athletes aren't just role models; they depict strength of character in action. They show everything from courage to discipline-- and inspire us to make use of these Powerful Words everyday. Here are some ways parents can talk to their children about the amazing examples Olympians set for all of us. Tell Me Lies: Should I Lie to My Children?You may not admit it but you've probably done it. Parents often lie to their children. You sneak some ice-cream before dinner and then deny it. You tell your boss you can't come in because you have a sore throatand then take a leisurely day off. You tell them that you didn't inhale.But if we're supposed to lead by example, why do so many parents lie to their children? And, perhaps more importantly, should we? Traveling With Children: 7 Things You Must Pack in Your Carry-on BagGoing on a trip with children? Traveling in a car, plane or train? You must be bringing a carry-on bag. What you may not realize is that this bag can be a lifeline for you when boredom strikes or an inevitable mess occurs. After all, you are confined to a small space with children for a number of hours. You need to be prepared. So, what should you pack in your bag-o-sanity? This article covers the 7 categories every great parent must pack. Steroids: Teens Juicing UpWe're hearing about it more and more each day. Steroids. Given that many of our sports heroes have been accused of (or have admitted to) using steroids to bulk up or slim down is it surprising that teens are interested in doing the same thing? Our heroes help us all to see what's possible. For teens who want to be just like their sports heroes, steroids can look like an easy answer. Six Ways to Combat the Media's Sexualization of Your DaughterIt can be difficult to cope when it seems that our children are growing up too soon. Parents often have a love-hate relationship with much of the media when it comes to their children. Especially their daughters. There's the obvious sexualization of women and girls in music videos, magazines, internet games and advertisements, but what about parental frustrations with old standbys like stories of the helpless princess? Raising Compassionate Kids: Ways to Model Compassion in the HomeIt's important for parents to demonstrate ways to be compassionate. After all, when parents show kindness, their children learn kindness. When parents show intolerance and injustice, children will learn to behave in the same ways. Here are some hands-on examples of ways parents can pass on the ability to be compassionate to their children. A Child's Cry: 10 Ways to Help Children Deal When Worldwide Tragedy HitsWhenever a worldwide tragedy occurs, such as an earthquake, tsunami, tornado, or terrorist attack, children look to their parents to make sense of it all. They may be wondering to themselves, will this happen to us? Is our family safe? Is our school safe? And the even more elusive, why did this happen? In this article, Child Development expert, Dr. Robyn Silverman, provides specific tips for parents so that they can help their children cope.
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