EMAP #2: MONITOR INTEREST Is what you think you’re seeing…really happening? Step 1:  Reading the signs? Understanding the Definitions   How do you know if your busy child is on the path to finding their passion and brilliance—or is just a busy child?   In this lively conversation, Resa and Wendy share the distinct behaviors that (more…)

EMAP #1: EXPOSE INTEREST Are your child’s activities doing what they’re supposed to? Step 8 and Summary Activity:  Can’t go everywhere at once? Choose Which Activities Are Worth Pursuing and How   Now that you have brainstormed a list of activities, possible resources and dependent variables, do you have a plan in there somewhere?  Join (more…)

EMAP #1: EXPOSE INTEREST Are your child’s activities doing what they’re supposed to? Step 7:  Feel like it’s all under control? Factor in Your Variables   Looking for your child’s unmitigated attention and focus?  Found it yet? Every child approaches new experiences and activities differently.  In this exercise, Resa and Wendy delve into the variables as (more…)

EMAP #2: MONITOR INTEREST Is what you think you’re seeing…really happening?  Step 5:  How do I get them OUT of THIS? Identify Your Child’s False Interests   Are you starting to discern the differences in your child’s reactions to activities? Seeing that these reactions are not all the same? In this exercise, Resa and Wendy (more…)

EMAP #2: MONITOR INTEREST   Is what you think you’re seeing…really happening? Step 6:  They’re doing WHAT? Identify Your Child’s Misdirected Interests   Addictive misdirected interest or innate passion, which is it?  And how do you know? Join Resa and Wendy as they walk you through identifying addictive behavior as opposed one that fuels passion.   (more…)

EMAP #2: MONITOR INTEREST Is what you think you’re seeing…really happening? MONITOR INTEREST Summary Activity                                                                         Finding your way?  You (more…)

EMAP #3: ASSESS INTEREST    Is what you’ve learned, something you can use? Options! Option 1:  So you think you’re busy now? Develop Active Interests   Got a plan?  Resa and Wendy can help!  Tune in as they delve into lively conversation on how to help your child’s innate and active interests grow.  Follow along (more…)

EMAP #3: ASSESS INTEREST Is what you’ve learned, something you can use? Options! Option 2:  It’s not just busy work! Move Passive Interests Forward   So you’ve found a passive interest!  Now what? How do you nurture what you’ve found into a passionate, active interest? Join Resa and Wendy as they wholeheartedly explore developing a (more…)

EMAP #3: ASSESS INTEREST    Is what you’ve learned, something you can use? Options! Option 3:  Shifting your direction! Eliminate False Interests   Says he will, but he won’t? Looks like she’s excited, but she isn’t? A false interest is an activity your child claims to love, but rarely engages in voluntarily. It will never (more…)

EMAP #3: ASSESS INTEREST  Is what you’ve learned, something you can use? Options!  Option 4:  Slow it down!            Redirect Misdirected Interests Can’t get your child to put that thing down?  Passion or addiction?  Join Resa and Wendy as they explore the warning signs of an addictive, misdirected interest.  Accompany them (more…)