Preparing Children For Life and Enriching Families
There is a lot of talk out there about bullying.We teach our kids to be kind and to not bully others. We also teach them what to do when someone is bullying them or others. These days, we even have to talk to them about cyberbullying! With the prevalence of child and teen suicides in this country, it’s no wonder…
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I’m in a lot of parenting groups where people pose a variety of questions and scenarios, hoping that other parents will give their insight. Recently, the mother of a toddler posted in a group asking what everyone’s opinion is regarding getting your kids to share. Essentially, a situation occurred where another child wanted to play with her son’s absolute favorite…
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Today, I want to share with you the ONE tip that Navy Seal Admiral William H. McRaven says can help you change the world. You might think that it would be something really big or hard. Maybe even nearly impossible. After all, this guy’s a Navy Seal Admiral. You’d be wrong, though. His tip: make your bed every morning. In his own…
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Today, I want to talk about something that you may not have considered. We can learn a lot about being successful humans by paying attention to animals. Does that sound crazy to you? If so, keep reading because you’re in for a quick lesson that will make you look at Mother Nature a bit differently. You may have noticed that…
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The biggest reason that we created Skill Trek is because we believe that life skills can make your life so much easier. Not just as kids, but through your entire life. That is, after all, why they are called LIFE skills. We believe that by teaching kids life skills NOW, we are better equipping them to face the future and…
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Do you remember when your kids were wee littles and had that oh-so-sweet baby smell? The kind that gave you all the joy when you nuzzled them close. I swear there’s not a scent that can compare. But, surprise! That sweet baby smell doesn’t last forever. Once they get a bit older and spend the day running around outside, doing…
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“Having everything be perfectly in order … before it gets ruined by the giant clutter that are my school papers.” ~ 8th grader in California* This is how one student answered the question “What do you like about school starting?” Even our children are aware of what happens when things get out of order, and appreciate everything being perfectly in…
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As parents, we want our children to be prepared for life on their own. After all, one day, they will be out in the real world. And, as much as we’d like to feel needed by our children forever, in reality, they NEED to be able to function on their own. If they get to be adults and are still…
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Scroll on down for an awesome back to school giveaway! We all know the benefits of chores for kids. But in case you need a reminder, doing chores regularly helps children: Learn Valuable Life Skills More than likely, any chore you assign your child will be something that they will need to learn to do anyway. By learning and mastering…
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Hey…Sara here! Today, I want to talk about the types of life skills that I feel are often swept under the rug. We focus a lot on the more obvious ones. However, we shouldn’t forget about the less tangible life skills that they will need to be happy with themselves and in relationships – whether they are familial, platonic, or…
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