by Brenna Hicks | Oct 16, 2013 | Blog
In an earlier article that was very popular among my readers, I wrote about my observations from a bowling alley after spending so much time there with my son. We, as a family, have since joined a weekly league mixed with adults and children. It has been so exciting...
by Brenna Hicks | Aug 25, 2013 | Blog
I often wonder what my son thinks about what I tell him about himself. In other words, he develops an understanding of who he is and what he is capable of through what others communicate to him. In the course I teach at the University of South Florida, I spend a large...
by Brenna Hicks | Jul 17, 2013 | Blog
I received an email this week from Dr. Jon Cowan about achievement and attention in kids. Although he was promoting his program and marketing his system, several sections of his email caught my attention. While it can be easy to assume that there is something...
by Brenna Hicks | May 18, 2013 | Blog
The power of the spoken word is incredible. That is why motivational speakers and self-help books encourage positive self-talk and speaking what you want into your life. With this understanding in mind, I try to be very purposeful in my language and my conversations...
by Brenna Hicks | Mar 11, 2013 | Blog
We had a family move in down the street from us a while back and my interaction with the six year old boy was such a success that I felt it necessary to share it with you. For you to fully understand the significance of what happened, let me give you the back story....
by Brenna Hicks | Feb 1, 2013 | Blog
I had an experience this week that reminded me of a helpful tip to remember when interacting with kids. It is easy to feel compelled to direct children’s behavior before it is necessary or prompt their actions in an attempt to be proactive, but it is actually...
