Comments for The Strengths Movement in Schools http://blog.strengthsmovement.com Parenting tips, education reform, positive psychology Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:39:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 Comment on Developing Talent is Key in Transforming Education by Mirit http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=190#comment-9279 Mirit Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:54:22 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=190#comment-9279 I agree with you 100%. I believe that what determine your success and satisfaction in the future is not only your skills but mainly your state of mind. I f you are positive, determined and resourceful you will achieve your goals because each one of us is on this planet for a purpose - as parents instilling in our children the strength to find it is crucial. I agree with you 100%. I believe that what determine your success and satisfaction in the future is not only your skills but mainly your state of mind. I f you are positive, determined and resourceful you will achieve your goals because each one of us is on this planet for a purpose - as parents instilling in our children the strength to find it is crucial.

]]> Comment on Strengths for Youth- An International Calling by Quran Teacher http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=184#comment-7619 Quran Teacher Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:09:55 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=184#comment-7619 I 100% agree with this part of above post "I truly believe that our youth can not only make huge contributions, but untangle some of our current mess! They have the creativity, imagination, and possibility mindset, they just need us to recognize that, and empower them by offering guidance and support! " I 100% agree with this part of above post “I truly believe that our youth can not only make huge contributions, but untangle some of our current mess! They have the creativity, imagination, and possibility mindset, they just need us to recognize that, and empower them by offering guidance and support! “

]]> Comment on Smart Kids Do Poorly in School by Rita Amerlan http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=182#comment-6598 Rita Amerlan Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:39:29 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=182#comment-6598 Ms. Fox, I almost cried as I read this article because it is our story exactly. I have been on a roller coaster with my now 14 year old son since 3rd grade. In 4th grade his school ran him through an entire array of tests of his learning abilities and most of his results came back in the "gifted" range. Yet yesterday was his first day of High School, and he came home defeated and depressed because he is in classes with all under achieving students. I have been on a never ending quest to figure out what will work for him and time is slipping away. After years of failure I just don't know how to motivate him anymore. I am in the process of reading your book and I thank you for this article and this website. I am grateful for every bit if information I can find that might help. Thank you. Ms. Fox,
I almost cried as I read this article because it is our story exactly. I have been on a roller coaster with my now 14 year old son since 3rd grade. In 4th grade his school ran him through an entire array of tests of his learning abilities and most of his results came back in the “gifted” range. Yet yesterday was his first day of High School, and he came home defeated and depressed because he is in classes with all under achieving students. I have been on a never ending quest to figure out what will work for him and time is slipping away. After years of failure I just don’t know how to motivate him anymore. I am in the process of reading your book and I thank you for this article and this website. I am grateful for every bit if information I can find that might help. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Strengths for Youth- An International Calling by HeatherO http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=184#comment-6052 HeatherO Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:57:35 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=184#comment-6052 Great post Jenifer! And thanks for the mention:) I truly believe that our youth can not only make huge contributions, but untangle some of our current mess! They have the creativity, imagination, and possibility mindset, they just need us to recognize that, and empower them by offering guidance and support! All too often we as "grown ups" think we have all of the answers. We need to be listening to theirs! Great post Jenifer! And thanks for the mention:)
I truly believe that our youth can not only make huge contributions, but untangle some of our current mess! They have the creativity, imagination, and possibility mindset, they just need us to recognize that, and empower them by offering guidance and support!
All too often we as “grown ups” think we have all of the answers. We need to be listening to theirs!

]]> Comment on Smart Kids Do Poorly in School by Michelle Stafford http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=182#comment-5999 Michelle Stafford Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:47:58 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=182#comment-5999 Ms. Fox, this was such a delightful article and I can't express my elation that you've written it. Our children have both experienced the phenomenon of not achieving their full potential in the classroom. Yet with some home-based efforts our 13 year-old became an early college student and our 16 year-old also became a high-school graduate. I begun researching how this could be and have met so many parents with children whose experiences have been similar. As a result have started the website gifted-spirit.com. I also give reference to a lot of your work! Thank you so much for putting yourself out there as an educator who understands the plight of so many children. Blessings... Michelle Brown-Stafford Ms. Fox, this was such a delightful article and I can’t express my elation that you’ve written it.

Our children have both experienced the phenomenon of not achieving their full potential in the classroom. Yet with some home-based efforts our 13 year-old became an early college student and our 16 year-old also became a high-school graduate.
I begun researching how this could be and have met so many parents with children whose experiences have been similar. As a result have started the website gifted-spirit.com. I also give reference to a lot of your work!

Thank you so much for putting yourself out there as an educator who understands the plight of so many children.

Blessings…
Michelle Brown-Stafford

]]> Comment on Smart Kids Do Poorly in School by Lukeither http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=182#comment-5424 Lukeither Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:01:35 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=182#comment-5424 You've made some valid points about learning, although I can see a few changes within the last 10 years, the school system still has a long ways to go. It also takes equal contribution on the part of the parents, child as well as the teacher to make a difference. Great article! You’ve made some valid points about learning, although I can see a few changes within the last 10 years, the school system still has a long ways to go.

It also takes equal contribution on the part of the parents, child as well as the teacher to make a difference.

Great article!

]]> Comment on Strengths Movement in Schools by iris kelly Candea http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=46#comment-3238 iris kelly Candea Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:10:40 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=46#comment-3238 Hi folks, I am interested in discovering your book. I look forward to using the questions with my ninth grade son. I have a program for teens and their families that I also look forward to using some of the work in. thank you. I am interested in hearing from teachers that may have utilzed any part of the work. thank you, Iris Kelly Candea Hi folks,
I am interested in discovering your book. I look forward to using the questions with my ninth grade son.
I have a program for teens and their families that I also look forward to using some of the work in. thank you. I am interested in hearing from teachers that may have utilzed any part of the work. thank you, Iris Kelly Candea

]]> Comment on Parents, Need a Concierge For Figuring It All Out? by Mark Demos http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=160#comment-2348 Mark Demos Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:39:32 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=160#comment-2348 What a great idea! Parents need others to talk to who know what they are talking about. Not everyone has an aunt like you to keep around whenever they need answers to some of the most important questions they needs answers to. The most important questions especially about kids, young kids, are about helping them discover their uniqueness/strengths. Helping parents understand what the best path to growth is, children's strengths. Wouldn't it be great for parents to have someone they can call on a regular basis to ask questions about how to discover, develop and provide opportunities for their children. An ongoing dialogue with a parent coach or 'concierge'. Simple ideas and directions about the daily questions of life. That would probably result in a substantial reduction in work for therapists. What a great idea! Parents need others to talk to who know what they are talking about. Not everyone has an aunt like you to keep around whenever they need answers to some of the most important questions they needs answers to.
The most important questions especially about kids, young kids, are about helping them discover their uniqueness/strengths. Helping parents understand what the best path to growth is, children’s strengths.
Wouldn’t it be great for parents to have someone they can call on a regular basis to ask questions about how to discover, develop and provide opportunities for their children. An ongoing dialogue with a parent coach or ‘concierge’. Simple ideas and directions about the daily questions of life. That would probably result in a substantial reduction in work for therapists.

]]> Comment on Poetry, “A Momentary Stay Against Confusion” R. Frost by Harry Tucker http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=151#comment-2286 Harry Tucker Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:06:29 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=151#comment-2286 Hi Jenifer, Great post. Here's the double irony. The young follow our model and then we have the audacity to wonder where "they went wrong" if they don't live up to our expectation (even though we laid the groundwork for the roadmap they followed). Take care, Harry Hi Jenifer,

Great post.

Here’s the double irony. The young follow our model and then we have the audacity to wonder where “they went wrong” if they don’t live up to our expectation (even though we laid the groundwork for the roadmap they followed).

Take care,

Harry

]]> Comment on Road Block by Henry Zonio http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=153#comment-2250 Henry Zonio Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:06:09 +0000 http://blog.strengthsmovement.com/?p=153#comment-2250 I am dealing with the same kinds of thoughts when it comes to children's ministries at churches. There is so much talk amongst prominent church leaders about the direction Church should go, and very little thought is given in to how that should affect what people like me (children's pastors) do when working with kids and families. There is much said about the importance of children's ministry, but little thought is given to it. Much sentiment is that as long as children are learning the info they need to know and incorporating the behaviours they are supposed to be incorporated, then everything is OK. Then when we talk about adult spiritual formation much talk is given to formational ways of teaching rather than informational ways. Um, that applies to kids, too. I would add that on the spiritual front that adults are also standing in the way. When it comes to spiritual formation, it is one of my life goals to help children's ministry move from the "kids' table" discussions to the "big table" and be the one asking the nagging questions about how all this works within the context of working with kids and families. After all, if those in leadership in the church are tasked with helping to shape culture then it needs to be done at younger ages. BTW, after reading this blog post I was checking out the site for the Willow Creek Children's Ministry Conference and noticed you are going to be speaking there. I look forward to hearing from you and maybe having a chance to meet you. I am dealing with the same kinds of thoughts when it comes to children’s ministries at churches. There is so much talk amongst prominent church leaders about the direction Church should go, and very little thought is given in to how that should affect what people like me (children’s pastors) do when working with kids and families. There is much said about the importance of children’s ministry, but little thought is given to it. Much sentiment is that as long as children are learning the info they need to know and incorporating the behaviours they are supposed to be incorporated, then everything is OK. Then when we talk about adult spiritual formation much talk is given to formational ways of teaching rather than informational ways. Um, that applies to kids, too. I would add that on the spiritual front that adults are also standing in the way. When it comes to spiritual formation, it is one of my life goals to help children’s ministry move from the “kids’ table” discussions to the “big table” and be the one asking the nagging questions about how all this works within the context of working with kids and families. After all, if those in leadership in the church are tasked with helping to shape culture then it needs to be done at younger ages.

BTW, after reading this blog post I was checking out the site for the Willow Creek Children’s Ministry Conference and noticed you are going to be speaking there. I look forward to hearing from you and maybe having a chance to meet you.

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