Karen K.C. Gibson 118 HAWAII PARENT May/June 2024 foundation for a more fulfilling and contented life as they navigate the world around them. Correcting Mistakes Positively: Gently correct children’s mistakes, emphasizing the value of learning from errors. Avoid strict lectures, as they may lead to anger, resentment and humiliation, hindering the effective teaching of mistakebased learning. Instilling proper etiquette is an invaluable investment in a child’s personal and social development. By providing consistent Karen Gibson is a mother of two adult daughters, wife, public speaker, educator, author, and parent-family coach. Her mission is to support moms and dads navigating the rollercoaster parenting journey, helping them create a nurturing environment while raising resilient, responsible and respectful children. Karen founded Letting Go with Aloha in 2019, mentoring stressed parents and those in parenting roles to navigate their journey with peace instead of pain. She is the author of “Mama’s Gotta Let Go: How to Let Go Without Losing Your Sanity,” “100 Parenting Tips Inspired by the Pandemic,” and is one of thirty authors featured in “The Power to Rise Above.” You can connect with her on social media (karenkcgibson), and listen to her podcast, “Karen KC Gibson’s Letting Go with Aloha,” on Spotify. Karen’s online course, guidance, modeling good behavior, and fostering open communication, we prepare our children with essential skills that will serve them throughout their lives. The current challenge many parents face is that social media impacts children’s behavior and choices. The pursuit of gaining popularity and acceptance by peers frequently leads to disregarding proper manners. Parents must instill good manners in their children, so the next generation understands how and why it is so important to be kind and respectful. "Teaching manners nurtures respect and empathy, shaping children into compassionate, successful adults with integrity and understanding of diverse beliefs." “Breaking the Cycle of Anxious Parenting: Simple Strategies for Raising Teens,” is available on her website: LettingGowithAloha.com. Karen’s Positive Intelligence Parenting Program, recently launched, helps parents silence their inner critic. Email her at Karen@LettingGowithAloha.com for more details.
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