Research-based Wisdom for Parents Who Want to Raise Successful, Happy Adults |
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In her viral TED Talk, Dr. Julia Lythocott-Haims tells us how research shows that giving our kids a little independence and a lot of love can go a long way. Here are a few takeaways from her talk and her book. - Childhood chores give kids the impulse to roll up their sleeves and pitch in. They become adults who look around and wonder, “How can I help?”
- Happiness in life comes from love, not of work, but of humans. Childhood needs to teach kids how to love and be loved.
- If they are to become self-effective (a person's belief in their ability to succeed in a particular situation), our children need to do a whole lot more planning, decision making, trial-and-error, hoping, and coping by themselves.
- Our job is to support our kids in becoming their glorious selves. Embrace who your child is, not who you want them to be.
- If your kids are anxious, let them know you love them and are there for them if they want to talk. Trust that they will come to you when they need you.
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We are so incredibly grateful to the amazing individuals and organizations who have donated and pledged funds to Cinnamongirl this year. Your generosity will give our Cinnamongirls opportunities, mentorship, and friendships that will help them become powerful women of color who change the world! We feel your love and support, thank you! |
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Our Travel Cohort is going to Japan in June 2022! They will visit Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka! Travel opens our eyes and expands what we believe to be possible—if we can afford it. Some of our Travelgirls need a little extra support this year to raise funds for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Please visit our fundraising page to see how you can help! |
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Cinnamongirl Cohort Updates |
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The Passport Book Club had their first in-person meeting! The girls had a blast eating ice cream, making new friends, and discussing their November read, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Keep your eyes peeled for the 2020-2021 WYS anthology, coming soon! TravelGirl Cinnamongirl is going to Tokyo and Kyoto! If you’d like to help our girls experience a life-changing trip that will open their eyes, minds, and hearts, please click here! |
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During a time when school boards and states are doing their best to narrow our children’s reading choices, it’s important to boost and read titles by and about marginalized voices. BlackLIT offers book boxes, T-shirts, and other gifts for reader of Black literature in your life. Brightly features inclusive lists of books for kids of all ages and interests. |
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We're inspiring girls everywhere to lead, mentor, and be the change-makers in the room. Won't you please consider a gift of any amount. |
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