Posts Tagged: encouragement

August 8, 2021
The Importance of WHAT and HOW

Do you tend to wait until the last minute to get your kiddos’ school supplies? Why do they need “YELLOW” folders – ugh! […]

August 4, 2021
Finding Our Children’s Hidden Talents

As parents, we all desire to see our children grow to be successful adults. We even may be guilty of indulging in the […]

July 19, 2017
Teens Under Pressure

  I am re-sharing this, because it sparked a good conversation at Chez Parks last night. My 17-year-old daughter commented about how often […]

June 2, 2016
How to Be Proud without Poisoning the Process

It’s that time of year – GRADUATION!  And a time of pride for teens, young adults and parents around the country.  And although […]

March 19, 2014
Encourage Your Children

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January 4, 2014
New Year–Wiser Parent

It’s time to put forth your best effort on achieving those new year goals! It’s the time of year when we all think […]

August 2, 2013
Summer Story-Telling, No Fancy Equipment Required

The tradition of story telling is a time-honored way of sharing experiences.  Story telling through journaling is a terrific way for children to […]

September 1, 2012
A New School Year is Upon Us

The Importance of WHAT and HOW By Amy Fortney Parks, PhD-R With the start of a new school year, it is a good […]

June 2, 2012
Wise Words

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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
William Butler Yeats