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Jean Tracy
I love sharing my counseling secrets from over 20 years as a child and family counselor.
Interests: family brunches, writing newsletters, designing parenting products, and gardening, babysitting grandchildren, public speaking club, reading club
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Hi Dr. Sally, You are such a baby and early childhood expert! Your contribution here is priceless. I love your sentence, ”Imagine how many upcoming problems can truly be solved right at that time!" Mothers with babies need your encouraging and wise counsel.
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How Your 'Listening Eyes' Connect You with Your Child. The Parent-Child Bond - A New Revolutionary Approach: Have you ever found yourself misunderstanding your child, especially when busy? I know I have, and it can be upsetting for children and... Continue reading
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Why won't this daughter listen? Parents, who cannot listen, are the worst communicators. They cannot teach effective communication because they don’t practice it. Hey there! Are you someone who argues instead of listening to your child? Many parents do. Yet,... Continue reading
I appreciate your comment, eklhakjksde. Thank you for posting.
You are very welcome. Thank you for posting, Leanrfa.
Thank you for your wise insights, Carol. I agree that these fast-paced times are divisive and difficult. School curriculum is challenging too. Parents who choose their children over their jobs, make a good choice. Their kids are family. Their jobs are not. Youngsters don't fire their parents but employers do. Quality time guiding children is time well-spent. It's the best path toward character building.
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Mother and Daughter Discussing Character Judging character is easy to teach. Coach your child to see how a person acts and hear what she says. Is the other kind, honest, and respectful? Or is she rude, unkind, and dishonest? Training... Continue reading
Hi Dr. Sally, I've read your books. They give parents a wealth of ideas and fun with their babies, toddlers, and 3-year-olds. Your books lay the foundation for self-esteem, security, and love. I'm thrilled to know this started with Norman Vincent Peale's book, The Power of Positive Thinking. Positive thinking did lead to your positive action of being an author. Wow!
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"Positive Thinking Works Wonders" Norman Vincent Peale wrote the Power of Positive Thinking. This short parenting article and video share how positive thinking leads to positive action. Children can use positive actions to make friends. They can become friendly. Friendly... Continue reading
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Tattletale Frustration Are your tattletales driving you batty? Do you want the tattling to stop? Check out the 5 discussions below. Then listen to the 37-second video for a simple solution. Discussion about Tattling Tattletale Trouble Maker With your child,... Continue reading
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Self-Talk Influences Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Bully prevention by playground kids takes bravery and positive thinking. This blog tells you how. You will find 3 discussion dilemmas and a gift of 10 positive slogans to help your child choose right... Continue reading
Thank you, Sally. I'm smiling about your kind compliments. I will tell you about a coach who's published. I believe she's well-informed.
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"Nobody likes me." This sad boy talks to himself constantly. He tells himself self-pity thoughts. Find out how to help him. People talk to themselves a lot. Often, they’re not aware of what they tell themselves. When their thoughts are... Continue reading
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Miriam Laundry, Author, Teacher, Publisher This Got My Friend a Ted Talk! Have you ever thought about how publishing your own book could open doors in your career? I was just talking to Miriam, and she was telling me about... Continue reading
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Does your child ask you for money? Wonderful! Pick up my select businesses for children. They'll earn their own money and stop asking you. Go to www.kidsdiscuss.com and insert the code word - JOBS. Then download 9 businesses your child... Continue reading
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You Can Help Your Bullied Child The Bullied Child - How Parents Can Help Bullying is a big deal. When a bullied child fills his mind with revenge, bad things can happen. Or he thinks thoughts like: Nobody likes me.... Continue reading
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Conversation starters are perfect for vacations. Children get to speak, and you get to hear what they really think. Your kids get to hear what you think too. "One, Two, Three -GO!" Time how long each person speaks. One minute... Continue reading
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WE CARE FOR EACH OTHER Gossip and Looking for the Worst in Others Meet Alexa and Tony. Both are gossipy 10 year-olds. They like bad-mouthing the kids in their 5th grade. It helps them feel superior. "He thinks he's so... Continue reading
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"There's Something about Love that Builds Up and Is Creative." Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted his four little children (and all people) judged by the "content of their character," not "the color of their skin." Dr. King believed in love... Continue reading
Thank you, Dr. Par. I love your idea. I am thinking about how to increase happiness. Your technique certainly fits with what I'm looking for. I think I will use it and give you full credit, of course. I appreciate the time you took to share this great idea with me and my readers. Warmly, Jean
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How the Family Makes His Dream Come True August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. He told the crowd he wanted his four little children to be judged by the “content of... Continue reading
I totally agree, Ryan. I have taught it to many adults, as well as children, in my counseling practice. It works! Thank you for commenting.
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Set Goal Is this what you want your child to yell? "I can't set goals!" Parents, give up resolutions! They don’t work because something is missing. Neither you nor your children can reach your goals without it. Today, I will:... Continue reading
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Mojo Mindsets Helps Kids Succeed Achieving goals is easy when your child creates a mojo mindset. Just be sure his goals are realistic. Tell Your Child: Pick one goal like – I am getting a good grade on my next... Continue reading