Roseanne D'Erasmo Script's Blog, page 14
February 2, 2015
The Confident Child
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What makes a child confident? You know the ones-you see them walk with an air about themselves. Other children are drawn to them. They exude confidence, well-being and strength. So, how are they different? Why do they “get it” and others do not?
When I think of the children who are confident in words, appearance and style, happy children come to mind. As a parent, teacher and healer I have had many opportunities to meet these wonderful kids. Honestly, I think they are supported by parents or significant adults who are consistently giving them a message of support. The parents catch the kids being good and then TELL them about it in the most supportive, memorable way. Then these kids actually FEEL good and that GOOD
Young child showing words I Can!
FEELING permeates their beings, drawing others to them who are also happy kids. It is somewhat charismatic in nature. Parents or a significant adult also can listen and guide their children. I was always so proud that my children were kind to others and I felt as a teacher, I was consistently modeling kindness and encouraging it within the daily classroom environment.
Things aren’t always easy though. I know this, having had the fulfilling role of parenting my terrific daughter and son. Creating a confident child to me meant that I would encourage their own thinking, creativity and ingenuity. We had many a discussion about their different viewpoints and the viewpoints of their friends as well as sharing a parental perspective. I also felt that most topics were not off limits-thought there were boundaries, but they could ask me nearly anything. I believed (and still do ) in sharing family events and issues as much as their age limit was able to comprehend. My kids often shared issues with me and came to me for guidance. But it was not without challenges. There were moments when my strong-minded confident children turned to a bubble of confusion when faced with extreme peer pressure.
Confidence exudes
Still a motivator in society, peer alignment can be the determining factor that sways a child/teen to actually perform in a way that is inconsistent with their nature. THAT is where the confidence you have taught them comes into play. It will be THAT factor that stops the decision to be completely swayed in perhaps the wrong direction.
Do we have great challenges as parents AND children to remain confident in the face of obstacles? Absolutely. Will the support, communication and reinforcement of kindness and encouragement of new ideas help? Absolutely.
‘Till the next time-Rosie
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January 30, 2015
Teaching Kids to Relax
We can teach ourselves and our kids how to relax. Relaxation is at the heart of what makes us feel good. When we are in a relaxed state, we are open to new ideas, thoughts, 
inspiration or even the solutions to whatever ails us. We are simply connecting with our own inner being. To learn this at a young age is to be ahead of the game-prepared for life’s bumps. You will give your child a tool that is lifelong in use and unmeasurable in the support it provides. So how do you teach a child to relax?
Well, through meditation, of course. BUT there are steps along the way to make it simple.
Step 1. Select quiet lovely music, simple and lofty to the ear. No vocals.
Step 2. Practice deep breathing. In 2,3,4. Out 2,3,4. Breathe from the diaphragm and have your kids feel their tummies go in and out. This is harder than it appears, as most of us are shallow breathers-just to our chests.
Step 3. Let thoughts jump on clouds and pass us by. It is hard to relax when our minds are full of chatter. Let the thought hook on the cloud and blow it away ever so gently.
Step 4. Allow whatever colors, pictures, words to pop in and out, being aware of them, but not perseverating on them. Keep focusing on breath.
Help your kids learn about meditation.
That’s it. This technique is quite simple and effective. You may want to take yourselves to a special quiet place. My spot is on the cover of my book. I AM Within. I always have a pond, the sun streaming in and I am by a tree on a grassy knoll. Feel free to use the image in your own imagination as it is lovely OR personalize your own and have your child also create a special spot.
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January 19, 2015
The Inner You
As we are still in the nuances of the New Year, I thought it appropriate to encourage each and every one of us to get in touch with the inner being within and around us. It’s funny, but in actuality, it is simply looking at the “all” of us, whether it is in, on , or around. For indeed, the inner piece that we are attracted to learning about is our chakra system, our light being selves and our auric layers. This entire being is who we truly are.
The Teacher and children walk with inner lights glowing
Some folks will say that we are energy within physical, which in a certain perspective, is correct. But recently, I believe it was Michael Singer, who so brilliantly looked at us as energy plus physical. I believe that resonates more with our true selves. For indeed, we are both. I am always thrilled when working with clients, parents and children, when I see that spark of recognition glow in their eyes as they say hello to their inner selves. The concept that it is simply who we are still requires further depth and explanation, but the knowing of their inner being is so evident, it brings tremendous joy. This picture is from my book I Am Within, which takes Marisa and Joey on an adventure into learning about finding the quiet within with the guidance of their Teacher. It is appropriate for classrooms, Yoga Instructors and those who teach the art of going within. Adults and children alike will love it.
Next, I will explore the chakras once again, as we get to know our energetic selves. Until then, Blessings!-Rosie
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