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      Finish Your First Draft of Life (A Message of Hope for Teens)
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      Authoring Their Story: How Noticing Strengths Shapes Your Child's Narrative Identity
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      Building Self-Authorship: How Guided Choices Create Your Child's Empowered Inner Voice
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Authoring Their Story: How Noticing Strengths Shapes Your Child's Narrative Identity

Imagine if your observations of your child's strengths were not just boosting their confidence, but helping them craft their life story. By recognizin...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
Essays 2 min read
Developing Your Child's Inner Navigator: How Present-Focused Thinking Builds Self-Determination

Empower your child to navigate life's challenges by focusing on present actions rather than past mistakes or future anxieties. By encouraging metacogn...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
Essays 2 min read
Beyond Practice: How Your Child's Self-Awareness Becomes Their Greatest Strength

Unlock your child's potential by developing their inner-awareness and ability to think about thinking. As they navigate early adolescence, their abili...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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Building Self-Authorship: How Guided Choices Create Your Child's Empowered Inner Voice

Empower your adolescent's journey to self-authorship by transforming commands into guided choices. This approach nurtures autonomy, builds decision-ma...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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Authoring Your Story: How Middle School Challenges Shape Your Emerging Identity

When your middle schooler faces difficulties, they're not just solving problems—they're actively constructing who they will become. The struggles of e...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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Beyond Boundaries: How Possibility-Focused Language Shapes Your Teen's Self-Authorship

Empower your teen's journey toward self-authorship by shifting from boundary-focused to possibility-focused language. Guide them with supportive scaff...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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Building Your Child's Metacognitive Toolkit: The Power of Multiple Perspectives

Empower your tween's journey through early adolescence by nurturing their metacognitive skills and narrative identity. Embrace the power of multiple p...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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Scaffolding Your Child's Inner Voice Through Meaningful Dialogue

The words we share with our children do more than guide—they build the inner voice they carry forward. By shifting our dialogue from caution to empowe...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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When You Choose, You Reveal: Helping Children Connect Actions to Values

Every choice a child makes is a window into their values. By helping them see the connection between actions and beliefs, we turn everyday moments int...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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The Simple Secret to Overcoming Overwhelm: Micro-Steps

Feeling overwhelmed by a mountain of tasks? Break it down into micro-steps. Start with one small, manageable action and build momentum from there. Rem...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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When You Solve Problems With Your Child, You're Teaching Them How to Navigate Life

Empower your child by inviting them into the problem-solving process. When you work together, they gain critical thinking skills, emotional regulation...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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The Secret Power of Parental Vision: How Noticing Your Child's Strengths Changes Their Future

Unlock the transformative power of your attention by noticing and naming your child's strengths. This simple, yet profound practice not only boosts th...

M. Aurelius Higgs M. Aurelius Higgs
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