Character Archives - UPower Presentations - Sara Westbrook

‘It wasn’t me – it was them.’

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 03:41:50 +0000

We’ve all heard those words. Taking responsibility isn’t always easy for kids. It can stir up uncomfortable emotions — shame, frustration, embarrassment, sadness, and sometimes even pride. It’s much easier for kids to point the finger somewhere else. Here’s the truth: When kids take responsibility, they also take back their power — the power to […]

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Who Your Kids Hang Out with Matters

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:05:59 +0000

Kids don’t always realize that the people they spend time with influence their choices, behaviour, and how they’re perceived — by peers, adults, and even authority figures. Friends influence choices in ways that can affect a child’s confidence and sense of self. That’s why it’s so important to have conversations about who they’re choosing to […]

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Kids: Talking Back or Speaking Up?

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:58:27 +0000

We say we want our kids to be resilient.To have confidence.To take a stand. But what happens when they talk back, disagree or express frustration to us, our first reaction might be: “That’s disrespectful!” What if it’s not talking back…what if it’s speaking up? Since they’re still learning how to express themselves, their words won’t always […]

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Eye rolls, yelling, arguing…sound familiar?

Linda Westbrook — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:51:09 +0000

Have you ever looked at your child in the middle of an emotional meltdown and thought, ‘This isn’t who you really are?’ We’ve all been there. Maybe they yelled at you in frustration, rolled their eyes and walked away. Maybe they started crying over something that seemed small to you but felt big to them, or argued […]

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Boost Kids’ Confidence with Daily Intentions

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:09:29 +0000

Intentions are a wonderful opportunity to inspire kids to think about how they want to show up in their daily lives. By encouraging them to set daily intentions focused on who they want to be (rather than just what they want to achieve), you help them align with their character. This practice nurtures emotional and […]

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Guiding Children’s Choices

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:10:52 +0000

Just like a GPS needs a destination to guide us, our brain also works best when it focuses on a specific end result. Similarly, having a clear destination can guide children’s choices, helping them navigate challenges with confidence and purpose. In life, a child’s ‘GPS destination’ needs to be rooted in their character. This gives […]

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Transform Your Child’s Relationships

Linda Westbrook — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:02:33 +0000

Guiding your child to understand the value of being a good friend lays the foundation for positive connections and meaningful relationships. My son and I frequently discuss the kind of person and friend he wants to be, focusing on the qualities that make for a true friend. Each morning, before Kai leaves for school, I […]

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