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June 2020

Power Parent

A GRPS Magazine | June 2020

June 1, 2020

Developing Self Awareness

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.

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June 1, 2020

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...

June 1, 2020

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 […]

June 1, 2020

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 […]

June 1, 2020

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...

June 1, 2020

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 […]

June 1, 2020

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)...

June 1, 2020

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 […]

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