Building self awareness is key to self respect and lifelong success. Like most parents, you probably want to see your children live with a sense of direction and purpose. This starts at home with a sense of self. Children build strong self awareness when you are a power parent! Check out this issue of Power Parent to learn more.
June 2019
Power Parent
A GRPS Magazine | June 2019
Features
Establishing boundaries
You have great expectations for your child. So do we. GRPS teachers and staff members want to empower every student to achieve their dreams. Part of doing that is setting […]
Engaging conversations
Parents can engage in restorative conversations with their children. This includes asking questions about how they feel about certain situations and asking how they think others feel when they make...
For building empathy
7 do’s and don’ts Does your child cry when you cry? Does she want to give a dollar to every homeless man with a cardboard sign? Or do you have […]
Teaching respect
Are you concerned that your child doesn’t respect you? Does he talk back, roll his eyes, or walk away while you’re talking? Teaching respectful behavior (and correcting disrespectful behavior)...
Salvation Army Kroc Center
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is unique in the Grand Rapids area. On the surface, you’ll see a fitness center; a church; recreation areas like a pool, a gym, and […]
With useful guides
Every day, it seems another gut-wrenching tale of school bullying makes headlines. Schoolyards erupt in violence. Social media sites turn into cyber lynch mobs. Kids commit suicide after enduring...
Meal time is valuable time
Meal time is valuable time QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS THIS MONTH How would you know if someone was having a bad day and may need a little extra kindness? What are […]