As parents, we have to acknowledge the complexity of friendships right now and understand that they may look drastically different than we would like.
Read More
One of the most crucial skills we can model for the young people in our lives is emotional intelligence. However, many of us were not explicitly taught emotional regulation skills and often feel like we are at the mercy of the many emotions swirling throughout our homes.
Using dignity as a framework to navigate conflict and analyze behavior requires a radical shift in thinking. Here’s how we start.
We can all get overwhelmed by our emotions, especially during these challenging times. We need tools to manage ourselves and our relationships with our children.
No parent can manage their lives perfectly. It wasn’t possible before covid-19 — despite our curated social media posts to the contrary — and it’s not possible now. Trying to be the perfect parent has always distracted us from being the parents our children need us to be: people who can acknowledge our struggles and mistakes with messy grace.
How can we help prevent and respond to the misinformation and xenophobic bullying while Coronavirus is a constant topic of conversation and anxiety?
Rosalind Wiseman was on KTAR News with Bruce St. James and Pamela Hughes talking about the best way to greet our children after school without overloading them with questions. Give...
Read More
Just as some children have trouble learning how to read, kids with ADHD often have trouble learning how to manage their attention, time, and materials. Many also have trouble tolerating frustration, being flexible, and solving their problems effectively.
Adults should help young people navigate the anxiety and feelings of rejection and disappointment, not contribute to them.
Stop Asking So Many Questions Asking questions is not always a sign of love. Imagine…. It’s been an exhausting day. You walk through the front door and all you...
Read More
Listen to Cultures of Dignity Co-Founder Rosalind Wiseman on On Boys Podcast. https://culturesofdignity.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/151_Rosalind_Wiseman.mp3 Rosalind Wiseman’s work is based on the belief that young people’s experiences are important, but often discounted....
Read More
There’s no question: talking about race can be sensitive, and yes, even a bit messy. Here are ways to talk to your kids about race and racism.
How much supervision should a parent have on their child’s technology use? It’s a question we constantly think about because technology isn’t going anywhere. Several months ago we began working with Jiminy, a parental awareness app that respects young people’s privacy and gives parents some guidance on how to handle the tough conversations around media use.
Why do boys lie when they know how easy it is for you to check whether they’re telling the truth or not? Here are the 5 reasons boys lie.
“Respect your elders.” It’s an adage woven into our collective cultures. But this generation of young people sees ‘respect’ very differently and isn’t accustomed to hearing the word ‘dignity’. These...
Read More
