Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres

Victim, Villain, or Hero—who’s talking?

The Victim and Villain voices so often speak up first—they’re trying to keep us safe from risk, even if it holds us back. But with the right awareness and practice, kids can learn to pause... and give the Hero voice a chance to lead. Ready to grow some good trees? Let’s go.

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Uncategorized Raising Empowered Kids JV LLC Uncategorized Raising Empowered Kids JV LLC

Individuality isn’t optional.

Spring is here—and just like the season, our kids are blooming in their own way. This month, we focused on what it means to truly support individuality—through small habits, everyday encouragement, and celebrating what makes our kids unique.

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Uncategorized Sylvia Tam Uncategorized Sylvia Tam

Raising originals, not copies.

35-60% of our personality is genetic! And there’s even a study showing that how kids act at age 3 can predict a lot about who they’ll be at 26. So if you have a child who loves trying new things and another who clings to routine, it’s not just a mood—it’s part of who they are.

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Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres

Is your child hiding their colors?

But kids don’t always know what makes them special—until someone else helps them see it. Whether it’s a teacher, a parent, or a friend, sometimes all it takes is one person to notice a child’s gift for them to step into their confidence.

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Uncategorized Raising Empowered Kids JV LLC Uncategorized Raising Empowered Kids JV LLC

Here's your Feb recap!

Psychologists have found that a child’s sense of identity is deeply shaped by the way they experience love and belonging. When kids feel unconditionally accepted—not just for what they do, but for who they are—they develop confidence, resilience, and a strong inner compass.

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Uncategorized Adam & Matthew Toren Uncategorized Adam & Matthew Toren

Who Do You Think You Are?

Heroes don’t wait for someone to tell them they’re special. They decide who they are and act accordingly. The same goes for us. Our identity—the way we see ourselves—shapes everything we do. If we want to raise empowered kids, we have to help them (and ourselves) build an identity that lifts us up, not holds us back.

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