Sir Godfrey GreggIf your child’s school calls you and tells you that your child is bullying other kids if other parents are complaining to you that your child is bullying their child, or if you notice that your child is constantly getting into fights … take a deep breath and admit…
Sir Godfrey GreggSir Godfrey Gregg Instilling principles of a growth mindset in your child from a young age can set them up for a life of success by encouraging him or her to: Take risks. Welcome new experiences. Enjoy the process and understand the value of learning. Face challenges with a…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggGuide Your Child’s Path to a Bright Future As parents, we all want the best for our children. We want to see them grow and flourish into successful, wise individuals who can navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. Planting seeds of wisdom early on…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBY: Sir Godfrey Gregg Here are some ways to identify a child who may be bullying others: • Frequently teases, mocks, or belittles others • Uses physical force or intimidation to get what they want • Excludes others from games or activities • Needs to dominate or control others…
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gregg784Sir Godfrey Gregg Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven and giveth life unto the…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBuilding your own community or village can be hard, especially when you’re already feeling exhausted from the day-to-day work of parenting. But in the long run, it can be totally worth it. Some of the bigger benefits help with childcare, having a safe and non-judgemental space to share your…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggAnd finally, consider seeking out local services and programs designed to build community. Parenting groups and/or community centers are wonderful (and affordable) places to start looking for other families who are seeking deeper connections and support systems. Consider volunteering with family-friendly organizations as a way to meet other like-minded…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggThat said, there are times when family and current friends just aren’t an option and you really must start from scratch. This can feel harder but also incredibly rewarding when you find “your people!” Make a list of where in your life you are exposed to other parents. School,…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggFriends are another great place to begin, even if you think those friends already have everything all together. Many parents feel pressure to look “perfect” on the outside, so it can be hard to imagine that it’s a different story at home. Think about one or two friends in…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggIf you don’t have a community, put plans in place and start creating one? Don’t sugarcoat it – it’s not always easy and does take conscious planning. But it is possible, especially when you know there are so many other parents out there looking for community support too! The…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggThe impact of this is apparent on parents and children. The adage “it takes a village to raise a child” is absolutely still true. But somewhere along the way, we’ve lost the “village” we need to raise kids in nurturing, creative, and safe ways. And as a result, families…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggThe past seven decades have drastically changed the concept of community, no matter if you live in a rural area, a suburban neighbourhood, or an urban metropolis. Families no longer co-habitat as intergenerationally as they once did, especially as the appeal of the nuclear family began to increase. The…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggBack in the day, community living was a given. Dating back thousands of years to somewhat recently, people lived in communities for safety, socialization, and shared resources. From the earliest days of humanity, our brains have been programmed to live in close proximity to others, share food and tools,…
Read moreSir Godfrey GreggHealthy parents lead to healthy families. Not just physical health but emotional health too. However “going it alone” with even just one child, let alone multiple children, doesn’t lend itself to positive mental health – no matter what Social Media says. Oftentimes parents feel stressed, overworked, judged, and inadequate.…
Read moregregg784Schools To Remain Closed As SVG Prepares For A Possible Eruption Of La Soufriere Schools will remain closed on the Caribbean island of St Vincent and the Grenadines as the island prepares for a possible eruption of La Soufriere volcano. The reopening of schools across the island was set…
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