Depression and anxiety are rising in our kids. We have control over choosing gratitude and it can turn the tide. Just published, results are in from a study of almost 50,000 older nurses. Greater emotional well-being Lower risk of depression Better sleep quality Cultivating gratitude, “…encourages thoughts and actions (eg, sense
The world your kids will inherit will need lots of healthy pollinators or they will be in trouble. Teaching kids to be good stewards instead of consumers is vital. Learning to be kind takes many forms. Kids are often afraid of bugs and fast moving critters. When they learn how interesting they are
It’s Father’s Day this weekend. How do we help our kids to share their feelings with the important men in their life? We give power tools, and fishing poles. We monogram coffee or beer mugs. But, what is the most lasting way we can help our kids communicate how important the men in their
Helping kids to understand the journeys of their relatives and where and who they came from helps them to develop a backbone of how they will walk through life today. Self-respect. It is a deep longing; a profound sense of belonging. One of the best ways to develop self-respect is to understand the hardships our
Our world has gotten very casual. Our personal comfort seems to override what used to be known as decorum or how we present ourselves. This is confusing to kids. If we respect ourselves, shouldn’t we want to dress and act thoughtfully putting effort into dressing, our languaging, and being attentive to others? How we
Teaching Respect Through Active Listening Before you can have tough conversations with your kids on challenging topics, establish the habit of them feeling heard. Spring is …Master Keys Season of Respect All season we will be focusing on Topics your kids will use everyday such as: Active Listening Phone Manners Making
Royal Manners (Taken from The Basics) There are lots of special family gatherings this week and it’s hard to explain formal manners or being on your best behavior. I discovered that all kids understand how to act in front of the King and Queen. All American kids have seen movies
Do you feel bruised and battered with the daily news? How are we going to get through this monumental year with clenched fists, tight jaws, and squinty eyes as we face off on a regular basis with those on the other side of the ideological fence? I read and watch the
Who is my series host, Madama and her pet, Peeves? Why should they matter to you? Have you ever created an answer to a problem that you thought was random but turned out to be life changing? Madama first came to me early in my teaching days as a whimsical character
WELCOME TO THE MASTER KEYS BLOG! Welcome to my new blog – a space dedicated to nurturing manners and ethics in the children we love. We have the special privilege of guiding their hearts through stories, skills they need to learn, and shared experiences. This blog is all about
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