What does it mean to “succeed”? To us it means self awareness, connection to the whole, and sharing your gifts and talents. On this show we share a few ways to help your child find greater success.

1) (6:10) Send them to overnight camp. Benefits-

• Give your child a sense of independence that is hard to duplicate in their normal day to day lives.

• It’s a safe setting

• They can “shed” their old selves and be who they are

• There is less focus on appearance

• It’s a place where children can feel grounded

• They connect with nature

• Give them a different set of social circles to count on when one is not going well

2) (17:35) Let your child be sad even when it doesn’t make sense

• Todd tells a story of Camryn feeling homesick even though

• Cathy’s blog- The three myths about introverts

3) (23:20) “Influence” who your child is friends with

• Decide if a child/group either drain or fills your child up

• The delicate balance between prohibiting and discouraging certain friendships

• Understanding/connecting with other parents

4) Other Random Topics

• (33:09) Friday the 13 th • discussion

• (37:28) Resource of the week www.Kids-in-mind.com • Evaluator of movies for kids

• (39:35) Tournament of Bad

Reverend Ed Bacon coming to speak @ Dominican University on Thursday, October 3rd

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