Have you been to 16personalities.com? This fun website offers a free personality test based on the widely used Myers-Briggs method. Once you get your results, it gives you tips on your strengths and weaknesses as a parent, at work, and in relationships. It is a fantastic conversation starter for families. Isabel Briggs Myers believed that…
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Social media definitely has its pros and cons. On one hand, social media is great at keeping us connected with distant friends and family but on the other, it can negatively impact our children in various ways. When children and teens use social media, it is important for us caring adults to teach them how…
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There are 24 research-based character strengths in the field of Positive Psychology. Research indicates that the ability to use one’s signature strengths is a key to happiness. Do you know your child’s signature strengths? How about yours? You can take this free quiz to find out! https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths
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Sometimes its hard to advocate for our children when we do not know the right questions to ask. Part of that is because we sometimes feel uncomfortable talking with the teachers about our concerns around our children’s behavioral health. However, teachers are excellent sources of information as they will help you understand your child’s classroom…
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Empathy is key to relationships and connection. Here is a great, short video animating the words of Brené Brown to illustrate just how we can show empathy to others in need. Consider sharing and discussing with your kiddos!
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Dr. Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology, began his research because he wanted to look beyond the treatment of illness in order to discover how to use psychology to live well. His findings demonstrate the importance of optimism, but also that optimism can be learned. It’s not just something that some of us are born…
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A few days a ago, we looked at the three key skills necessary to overcome from traumatic experiences: Willingness to engage with the problem Connecting with others Knowing how to calm oneself when experiencing anxiety Today, we will focus on the second bullet and discuss why connecting with others is important. Relationships are a crucial…
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A couple days ago, we posted a few New Year’s resolution ideas. Today, we are looking at another resolution idea that is so simple and easier to remember throughout the year. The only requirement? Choosing just one word that you can use as a focal point for 2020 and to stay motivated to your accomplish…
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Giving gifts can be a wonderful way of practicing generosity. For many of us, gift-giving is our love language and can bring us so much holiday joy. Still, sometimes making it through our holiday shopping list can become overwhelming and burdensome. Remember, just as we are looking forward to being with the ones we love,…
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Every year Positive Psychology News gives out Positive Psychology Awards for movies! If you plan to catch up on some movie watching over the holidays, these awards might provide some great discussion points. Please note OKPTA Cultivate hasn’t vetted every single movie and award justification in the list, but it is our hope that this…
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