https://balancedlifeskills.com Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:05:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6.17 https://balancedlifeskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-cropped-BLS-Logo-Black-100x100.png https://balancedlifeskills.com 32 32 All New Blogs @ JosephMichael.coach https://balancedlifeskills.com/2023/03/14/all-new-blogs-josephmichael-coach/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2023/03/14/all-new-blogs-josephmichael-coach/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:37:33 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14774 All of the blogs from the past 20+ years are here and there are all new blogs on my new website. I welcome you to visit and sign up for the newsletter I send out on Wednesday’s. I look forward to hearing from you.Website: https://josephmichael.coach/ Email: mailto:joe@josephmichael.coach Newsletter: https://josephmichael.coach/newsletter/

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2023/03/14/all-new-blogs-josephmichael-coach/feed/ 0 Parenting, Educators & Dog Training – Follow the same strategies for success https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/11/12/parenting-educators-dog-training-follow-the-same-strategies-for-success/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/11/12/parenting-educators-dog-training-follow-the-same-strategies-for-success/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:44:25 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14703 If you are a parent, teacher, or dog trainer, all of these responsibilities are fulfilled best by using similar strategies.  Parents want their children to grow up safe, healthy, successful, and happy. Teachers want their students to be enthusiastic learners that also grow up to combine their academic skills with great character. Dog-trainers want the …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/11/12/parenting-educators-dog-training-follow-the-same-strategies-for-success/feed/ 0 How to help a bossy child https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/10/02/how-to-help-a-bossy-child/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/10/02/how-to-help-a-bossy-child/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:00:48 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14699 All of us parents want to see our children grow up to be Safe, Healthy, Successful, and Happy. When we see bumps in the road to any of those things happening, we want to fix it, we want to get our child past that hurdle and on to them being their best selves. That was …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/10/02/how-to-help-a-bossy-child/feed/ 0 3 Steps to get past the fear of not being enough https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/02/05/3-steps-to-get-past-the-fear-of-not-being-enough/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/02/05/3-steps-to-get-past-the-fear-of-not-being-enough/#respond Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:07:56 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14565 Fear is one of the biggest obstacles that get in the way of us reaching the goals we hope or would like to achieve in our life. However it is not fear that is bad, but what we fear and how we keep listening to the fear mongers in our head – or are they …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/02/05/3-steps-to-get-past-the-fear-of-not-being-enough/feed/ 0 Dig for this treasure – find a fulfilling life! https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/01/30/living-my-values/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/01/30/living-my-values/#respond Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:06:27 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14555   We have often talked about the desire that parents have for their children to grow up to be safe, healthy, successful and happy. In our process of doing everything we can to make that possible for our children, there are times that we forget or put on the side our own desire to feel …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2019/01/30/living-my-values/feed/ 0 Angst the Movie: a review and some thoughts https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/10/03/angst-review/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/10/03/angst-review/#respond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:47:58 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14505 Last evening I had the opportunity to see the documentary “Angst, Anxiety is treatable – It is okay to say” at Broadneck High School. First congratulations to Broadneck and the feeder schools for their effort to bring this documentary to both the students, parents, and community. This film “explores anxiety, its causes, effects, and what …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/10/03/angst-review/feed/ 0 Gift of Character: Strength – The Definition https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/07/03/gift-of-character-mental-strength-the-definition/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/07/03/gift-of-character-mental-strength-the-definition/#respond Tue, 03 Jul 2018 17:31:11 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14313 Each month we will discuss one virtue. This month’s virtue is Strength. Strength means:  “I have the power to endure my tests.” Balanced Life Skills is about working with parents and teachers to empower them to bring out the best in our children and ourselves. We believe that each of us have all the virtues within us and …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/07/03/gift-of-character-mental-strength-the-definition/feed/ 0 How does empathy effect integrity to values? https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/26/how-does-empathy-effect-integrity-to-values/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/26/how-does-empathy-effect-integrity-to-values/#respond Tue, 26 Jun 2018 11:46:57 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14311 Being true to ourselves, authentic and living to our highest values can be challenging, especially when the events of the day or the choices made by others hurt us. When there is an event that takes place that doesn’t fit into our plans or idea of how it was going to go how do we …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/26/how-does-empathy-effect-integrity-to-values/feed/ 0 3 Questions About Authenticity That Influence Your Children https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/19/3-questions-about-authenticity-that-influence-your-children/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/19/3-questions-about-authenticity-that-influence-your-children/#respond Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:22:38 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14304 Integrity is about being true to yourself, saying what you mean, doing what you know is right for you no matter what others are doing or saying. Integrity is about authenticity. But sometimes it is hard to be our authentic self, especially if we believe others are going to laugh at us or make fun …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/19/3-questions-about-authenticity-that-influence-your-children/feed/ 0 4 Important Facts About Promises Kids Need to Know https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/14/4-important-facts-about-promises-kids-need-to-know/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/14/4-important-facts-about-promises-kids-need-to-know/#respond Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:30:40 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14301 As adults, we know how important it is to keep promises. Here are 4 important facts to talk to your kids about regularly and simple tasks to help them develop this aspect of integrity.

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/14/4-important-facts-about-promises-kids-need-to-know/feed/ 0 3 reasons keeping promises is important https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/13/3-reasons-to-keep-promises/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/13/3-reasons-to-keep-promises/#respond Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:15:00 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14297 If integrity is about knowing right from wrong and telling the truth versus lying, it is also about keeping your word, commitments, and promises. As a young person, their obligations do not hold the weight that they will in later life. But what a child learns about promises and the importance of keeping them will …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/13/3-reasons-to-keep-promises/feed/ 0 7 simple steps to teaching children integrity https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/05/7-simple-steps-to-teaching-children-integrity/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/05/7-simple-steps-to-teaching-children-integrity/#respond Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:00:20 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14294 Integrity is about standing up for what we believe is right. With all the virtues inside of each person already we know in our conscience what is right and wrong. In fact, researchers say that by the age of 5 or 6, even children know what feels like the right thing to do. As parents, …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/05/7-simple-steps-to-teaching-children-integrity/feed/ 0 3 Facts You Need to Know About child behavior problems https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/04/3-facts-you-need-to-know-about-child-behavior-problems/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/04/3-facts-you-need-to-know-about-child-behavior-problems/#respond Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:45:00 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14287 A new book argues that children are less disciplined than ever. Author Katherine Reynolds Lewis identifies several culprits and says there are several things parents, teachers and caregivers can do. (Image credit: Michelle Kondrich for NPR) via Why Children Aren’t Behaving, And What You Can Do About It  

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/04/3-facts-you-need-to-know-about-child-behavior-problems/feed/ 0 Gifts of Character: Integrity – The Definition https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/01/gifts-of-character-integrity-the-definition/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/06/01/gifts-of-character-integrity-the-definition/#respond Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:48:08 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14275 Each month we will discuss one virtue with all of our students. This month’s virtue is Integrity. This will be defined in the following ways for our students. Young students: “I do what’s right even if nobody knows or everyone is watching.” Older students: Being true to yourself, your values, and your word We are …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/05/08/defining-optimism-for-our-children/feed/ 0 Gifts of Character: Optimism – The Definition https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/27/gifts-of-character-optimism-the-definition/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/27/gifts-of-character-optimism-the-definition/#respond Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:45:13 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14253 Each month we will discuss one virtue with all of our students. This month’s virtue is Optimism. This will be defined in the following ways for our students. Young students:  I look on the bright side! Older students:  Believing and expecting that everything will work out for the best. We are not your typical after school activity, in fact, we …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/27/gifts-of-character-optimism-the-definition/feed/ 0 The benefits of kindness for provider and recipient https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/25/14250/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/25/14250/#respond Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:47:20 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14250 Let’s talk about the benefits of kindness. We depend on the acts of kindness from others for our survival. From the time we were born and then again at the end of our life we are decidedly in need of others caring for us. Kindness is among the principled things that make life meaningful and …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/25/14250/feed/ 0 Thoughtfulness gives opportunity for random acts of kindness https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/18/thoughtful-kindness/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/18/thoughtful-kindness/#respond Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:44:36 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14248   Every year there are days set aside for everyone to concentrate on kindness to others. The World Kindness Day held in the fall, Random Acts of Kindness day in the winter, and the whole month of February is devoted to kindness. It is great to have those special occasions, but it is those random …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/18/thoughtful-kindness/feed/ 0 Practice kindness: look for ways to help others https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/04/practice-kindness-look-for-ways-to-help-others/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/04/practice-kindness-look-for-ways-to-help-others/#respond Wed, 04 Apr 2018 16:14:25 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14244   Kindness is all about being of good to those that cross our path in life including people, animals, situations and the earth itself. When I think kindness I imagine showing care for the welfare of others as much as I care about myself without expecting anything in return. It is a way of copying …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/04/practice-kindness-look-for-ways-to-help-others/feed/ 0 Gifts of Character: Kindness – The Definition https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/01/14239/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/01/14239/#respond Sun, 01 Apr 2018 23:54:36 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14239 Each month we will discuss one virtue with all of our students. This month’s virtue is Kindness. This will be defined in the following ways for our students. Young students:  I use caring words and choose kind actions Older students:  Showing care, concern, and consideration for others without expecting anything in return. We are not your typical after school …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/04/01/14239/feed/ 0 Self-reliance and when to ask for help https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/21/self-reliance-and-when-to-ask-for-help/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/21/self-reliance-and-when-to-ask-for-help/#respond Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:00:54 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14224 It is a sign of self-reliance when you are trying something new. It is also a sign that your confidence is growing, you are willing to try a new skill, not knowing if you will get it or make a mistake or if it will work or fail. Your confidence in your ability to figure …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/18/self-reliant-kids/feed/ 0 What is self-reliance and how can our kids learn it https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/03/what-is-self-reliance-and-how-can-our-kids-learn-it/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/03/what-is-self-reliance-and-how-can-our-kids-learn-it/#respond Sat, 03 Mar 2018 16:16:54 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14208 Self-reliance is the goal of parents for their children so that when they get older and out on their own they can function and accomplish the day to day tasks of life. There are several virtues needed to attain this life skill of self-reliance. Our child will be building their confidence, independence, dependability, patience, flexibility, …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/03/what-is-self-reliance-and-how-can-our-kids-learn-it/feed/ 0 The number one rule to build self-reliance in kids https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/03/the-number-one-rule-to-build-self-reliance-in-kids/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/03/the-number-one-rule-to-build-self-reliance-in-kids/#respond Sat, 03 Mar 2018 13:17:09 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14211 Self-reliance is the goal of parents for their children so that when they get older and out on their own they can function and accomplish the day to day tasks of life. There are several virtues needed to attain this life skill of self-reliance. Our child will be building their confidence, independence, dependability, patience, flexibility, …

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]]> https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/03/the-number-one-rule-to-build-self-reliance-in-kids/feed/ 0 Loyalty is faithfulness, integrity and trustworthiness https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/01/loyalty-is-faithfulness-integrity-and-trustworthiness/ https://balancedlifeskills.com/2018/03/01/loyalty-is-faithfulness-integrity-and-trustworthiness/#respond Thu, 01 Mar 2018 20:30:49 +0000 https://balancedlifeskills.com/?p=14194 We have spent some time discussing loyalty from the viewpoint of how others treat us, but just as important is how we show devotion to our family, values, morals and what we believe. Loyalty is intimately connected to faithfulness, integrity, and trustworthiness. When I think about faithfulness to my family, I want to be sure …

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