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Our kids are very precious, complex, wondrous beings. As parents, our hearts’
desire is to see our children competently face life’s challenges, by raising
kids with high levels of emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills.
We are a new generation of parents, committed to attaining knowledge about
forging relationships with our children based on authenticity, acceptance of
emotion, and respectful communication.
Leaving such a legacy does not happen by accident. What’s the secret of raising
confident children? How do we pass onto our children a faith in themselves and
their future? How do we help them accurately assess their capabilities, maintain
a sense of control over their lives, and build in them the desire to plan and
expect to achieve their goals? How do we support, not hinder, their sense of
self-worth?
Kimberly Eckert
*Kimberly Eckert is a registered psychologist who has over fifteen years of experience
empowering loving parents to become skilled parents. She is also the Founder and Director
of Eckert Psychology & Education Centre - a private supplementary education and mental health
clinic, which opened its doors in September 2001. Kimberly and her dedicated team of psychologists
and cognitive coaching specialists™ have built their reputation on providing high quality
services including assessments, counseling, coaching, and specialized educational programming for
Calgary and area families.
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