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There’s More to a Girl Than Just Her Behavior

July 27, 2011 By Elizabeth Donovan Leave a Comment

By: Gary M. Unruh MSW LCSW. Asking children repeatedly to complete chores or homework seems like just one more roadblock to effective parenting. It is…and here’s why. Parents focus on behavior — their daughter’s outside part — and miss the her inside parts: feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and, most importantly, trust in one’s self-worth. When a [...]

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Building Your Daughters Character in the Cafeteria

September 1, 2010 By Elizabeth Donovan 1 Comment

By: Laura Pulido, CEO and Jocelyn Woo, CCO of The Protocol Institute. Remember the school cafeteria? A noisy, bustling community of diverse individuals all congregating in one room for one solid hour (similar to our girl friend meet ups at Starbucks). It is the social hub for all types: popular, athletic, smart and all other [...]