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 John Wanamaker:

 
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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 post, Dr. Robyn answers a question from a parent who wishes her children would show each other the same courtesy they show to their friends.

Dear Dr. Robyn,

— Joelle & Tim.; Madison, WI

Thank you for writing in together– it’s wonderful when parents are on the same page!

You are certainly not on your own when it comes to sibling rivalry.

Children feel safe around their brothers and sisters so they behave in ways that they might never behave towards friends.

It doesn’t make it right, it just makes it common. So what can we do? Read the full article →

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 Dr. Robyn Silverman:

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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.

This month’s Powerful Word is COURTESY.

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

Courtesy is not just about being polite. People who show courtesy are thoughtful; they think before they act.

What’s the difference? Courtesy is more than a gesture of manners or a series of polite words and actions. It encapsulates empathy, respect for others, and kindness. Read the full article →

Throughout May 2012, we’ll be working on the concept of “trustworthiness.”

All our discussions and activities will aim to help our students understand that trustworthiness can be defined as “being worthy of someone’s trust” or confidence.

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 addresses a parent whose children want to start making decisions with less supervision, but don’t quite understand yet how they need to earn their parents’ trust and confidence.

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

Week 1 Trustworthiness defined: What does trustworthiness mean?
Week 2 Cheating and stealing: How do these actions break trust?
Week 3 Promises & Secrets: When do I keep them? Is there a time when I shouldn’t?
Week 4 Rules and Accountability: How do I abide by rules and deal with mistakes?

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.”

We’d love to hear how your conversations go with your child so do share with us!

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 TRUSTWORTHINESS.

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

Trustworthiness can be defined as “being worthy of someone’s trust” or confidence. While straightforward, trustworthiness is achieved by choosing to take (and not take) certain actions. Read the full article →