Throughout July 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “accountability.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that accountability is closely linked in with being dependable, responsible and trustworthy.

As part of this month’s theme, we’ll be sharing with you some of our favorite quotes about accountability.

Here’s a great quote about accountability from Mildred Newman:

“We are accountable only to ourselves for what happens to us in our lives.”

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Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

Throughout July 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “accountability.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that accountability is closely linked in with being dependable, responsible and trustworthy.

Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

In this post, Dr. Robyn answers a question from a parent who wishes her children would take more responsibility when they make mistakes.

Dear Dr. Robyn,

–Bill & Danni W.; Seattle, WA

Dear Bill & Danni,

You are correct– it’s expected that children will make mistakes– as they should!

When they make mistakes at young ages (when the stakes are low) they can apply those life lessons later on in life when the stakes are higher.

However, children must also learn accountability.

It’s a vital part of becoming a successful adult! Read the full article →

Throughout July 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “accountability.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that accountability is closely linked in with being dependable, responsible and trustworthy.

As part of this month’s theme, we’ll be sharing with you some of our favorite quotes about accountability.

Here’s a great quote about accountability from Wes Fessler:

“Dignity is the reward of holding oneself accountable to conscience.”

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Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts.

It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

This month’s Powerful Word is ACCOUNTABILITY.

Here’s a video from Dr. Robyn Silverman in which she introduces some of the concepts we’ll be covering this month:

Accountability is closely linked in with being dependable, responsible and trustworthy.

It’s a powerful word that asks people to keep their promises, admit mistakes, and take action when they realize that they didn’t make the best choice. Read the full article →

Throughout July 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “accountability.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that accountability is closely linked in with being dependable, responsible and trustworthy.

As part of this month’s theme, we’ll be sharing with you some of our favorite quotes about accountability.

Here’s a great quote about accountability from Benjamin Franklin:

“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”

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Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

Throughout June 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “courtesy.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that courtesy is more than a gesture of manners or a series of polite words and actions. It encapsulates empathy, respect for others, and kindness.

Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

As part of this month’s theme, we’ll be sharing with you some of our favorite quotes about courtesy.

Here’s a great quote about courtesy from Ralph Waldo Emerson:

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Throughout June 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “courtesy.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that courtesy is more than a gesture of manners or a series of polite words and actions. It encapsulates empathy, respect for others, and kindness.

Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

As part of this month’s theme, we’ll be sharing with you some of our favorite quotes about courtesy.

Here’s a great quote about courtesy from Thomas Fuller:

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Throughout June 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “courtesy.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that courtesy is more than a gesture of manners or a series of polite words and actions.

It encapsulates empathy, respect for others, and kindness.

Powerful Words is the name of our character development curriculum here at Urban Martial Arts. It’s designed by one of the nation’s leading childhood development experts, Dr. Robyn Silverman. Every month, we’ll focus on a different Powerful Word, or concept around character development.

In this video, Dr. Robyn advises a parent whose children love answering the family’s home phone, but don’t often exhibit good phone manners.

To give you more ideas for conversation topics, here’s a run-down of what we’ll be discussing this month:

Week 1 Courtesy defined: What does courtesy mean and how do we show it?
Week 2 Good Manners, Bad Manners: Table, school & out in public.
Week 3 Powerful Greetings: The Powerful GUEST system to meet & greet others.
Week 4 Courteous Words: Please, sorry, excuse me, thank-you and how can I help?

About Dr. Robyn:
Dr. Robyn Silverman, child development specialist, body image/body bullying expert, sought-after speaker and award-winning writer, is known for her no-nonsense yet positive approach to helping young people and their families thrive. Her ground-breaking research at Tufts University on young women is the foundation for her book, “Good Girls Don’t Get Fat: How Weight Obsession Is Messing Up Our Girls and How We Can Help Them Thrive Despite It.”