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Allow Me to Introduce Myself

Allow Me to Introduce Myself

Jordan Greenberg
August 28, 2023

Happy Monday,

Allow me to introduce myself. I became a dad in December 2022, and through the process, I realized how little support the modern family receives. That inspired me to start this newsletter as well as an app (stay tuned this Fall!) that will support parents with everything from surviving the first few months to finding little leagues and other kid friendly age appropriate activities.

Both are still in their infancy (no pun intended), and I’d love reader feedback on what you’d like to read more of and what you wish an app could help you with when it comes to all things parenting. For example, a recent study showed that parents use Google for parenting advice nearly 100 times per week. We’re going to make this process much more efficient and personalized! Simply reply to this email to make your voice heard.

Let’s get into it!

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Strength Based Parenting Can Be Your Superpower

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the trap of deficit-based parenting, focusing on what our children lack or where they fall short. This is usually well-intentioned as we aim to prepare them for a world that is often unforgiving. However, an alternative approach, strength-based parenting, centers on recognizing and nurturing our children's strengths rather than their weaknesses. This approach not only fosters a stronger parent-child relationship but also promotes school belonging, perseverance, and higher academic performance in children. It encourages them to amplify their qualities, develop essential life skills, and have a more optimistic and grateful outlook on life.

Certainly! A practical way to implement strength-based parenting is through an activity called 'Strength Spotting and Amplifying'. It involves identifying and focusing on one strength of your child each week, such as kindness, leadership, or persistence. Throughout the week, observe and reflect on situations where your child exhibits this strength. At the end of the week, have a conversation with your child about the strength you noticed and provide specific examples of how they demonstrated it. Encourage discussions about strengths in your daily conversations, and when they face challenges, ask them how they could use their strengths to overcome them. Gradually, this practice will not only boost your child's self-esteem but also equip them with the skills to approach challenges more constructively. By consistently focusing on their strengths, we help our children create a pathway to become the best versions of themselves. This makes strength-based parenting your superpower.