Which Are We Modeling for Our Kids? Part of my assignment as a University professor was coaching teachers in their classrooms. One day, while working with a kindergarten teacher, I overheard a most interesting conversation between two five-year-old girls playing “house.” As I listened, I realized I actually had a window into their homes. …
Author: Creating Responsible Children & Adolescents - A Website for Parents & Teachers
My many years of teaching, parenting, and researching have taught me that we adults can not expect responsible behavior unless we are actually teaching our kids HOW to become responsible. Teaching is so much more than merely telling and explaining; it involves a process. This site is all about that process.
Professionally I taught high school English for 25 years and dabbled in middle and elementary school teaching. Meanwhile, I earned a master's degree in School Counseling (K - 12), and a doctorate in Professional Development. I followed public school teaching with college teaching for 12 years. Today I teach seminars and courses in teaching kids of all ages how to become responsible.
Personally, I have 3 grown daughters, 9 grandchildren, and, 1 great grandbaby. I've learned a great deal about teaching kids how to become responsible, and I'm here to share it with you.
Dropping Our End of the Stick
(By popular request, I am bringing this one to the present) Ever play that tug-of-war game with your dog where you hold one end of a stick and your pet holds the other end in his mouth? Your dog loves this game and the longer and stronger you hold onto your end, the stronger your …
AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FESTIVAL
February 23 -25 RESPONSIBLE KIDS: 6 Steps to Creating Them in an Irresponsible World, has been accepted to the Festival, and I will be selling discounted copies at the Book Fair on February 24. The Fair is being held in the Fernandino Beach Middle School. Just look for my table - the one with the …
YouTube Discussion: Anxiety
Please click on the URL to watch a short video between writer/educator, Karen Porter and myself. Karen is a nationally board certified k-12 English teacher and has taught abroad as well as here at home: East China Normal University, St Andrews University in Scotland, Belcher elementary in Clearwater, Fl, the University of Florida, and USF. …
RESPONSIBLE KIDS: 6 Steps to Creating Them in an Irresponsible World
Announcing that my book, RESPONSIBLE KIDS: has this fall been recognized for excellence by 2 organizations. In October, the Florida Royal Palm Literary Competition awarded it the Silver Medal in the category of nonfiction. In November, Moms Choice awarded this book the Gold Award for Excellence. The book is addressed to parents, but is of …
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Whoever Yells the Loudest
In the middle of a lesson on interpersonal communication skills, a sophomore boy asked me, “Why are we having to learn all these communication skills? Everyone knows the person who yells the loudest gets what he wants.” Now, I knew this was his experience because I knew his father. The way parents talk and solve …
Inviting everyone to sign up for my 6-week course on Zoom – “Mindful Communication: Listening, Responding, and Sticking Up for Yourself.”
Offered through Flagler College's Lifelong Learning Program and open to everyone in the United States and Canada. To register, Google "Flagler College Adult Learning Program," then go to "Lifelong Learning," and click on "Personal Enrichment." You'll find a course description there and a signup button. Cost is $49.00. DATES: Monday evenings, October 24 - December …
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RESPONSIBLE KIDS: 6 Steps to Creating Them in an Irresponsible World, is a finalist in the Florida Royal Palm Literary Competition.
Responsible Kids: 6 Steps to Creating Them In An Irresponsible World
My book is now on the market. To order the paperback edition, use the ISBN # 978-0-99904-89-8-6 or visit Amazon.com to order online. As you read my book, I invite you to send me your comments and questions. I would be delighted to correspond with you. Contact me at dr.j@responsiblekids.org
That Attitude of Entitlement
It’s that “I deserve to have anything I want” demanding tone of voice. It’s that “You are here to serve ME tone of voice. We’ve all seen it and heard it – maybe from our own kids, their friends, students, even from young employees of a business; in fact, it seems to be rampant among …
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