Preparing Children For Life and Enriching Families
When people think of life skills in an educational setting, they often assume that these are the easy classes for underachievers. But this couldn’t be farther from the truth. The reality is that our children need life skills today more than ever. So much emphasis has been placed on academia, that we can often forget that certain life skills are…
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During the summer or other holidays, parents and grandparents seem to flock to Facebook filling it with requests for entertainment suggestions: My grandson or my daughter is bored. What can we do? This made me think–I don’t remember feeling bored in the summers or on holidays, especially when visiting my grandparents. It’s not that they set out to fill every…
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Christmas is right around the corner, and this means we have a lot to teach our kids between now and then. Don’t let your kids get away with a sour attitude. In fact, there are many things we can do with our kids that helps to promote a thankful attitude. No one else is going to teach them these lessons,…
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Has your child regressed on a life skill they were doing well at? You are not alone! Here are a few reasons why a child may regress, and how to encourage them to get back on track with their life skills. You thought your child had mastered a certain skill. Perhaps she had finally been potty trained. Maybe he was…
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The comparison trap is dangerous. For us, and our kids. Have you noticed your kids getting sucked into the comparison trap? If so, here are a few tips to help them get out. A few days ago, I was talking to a friend. Just a regular conversation while our kids were off playing. As we talked, my friend started to mention…
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I was in a Facebook group geared towards moms recently when a thread popped up about making friends. Sometimes it’s super easy. You meet someone and everything just clicks. The conversation flows easily. You have a lot in common. And you have personalities that blend well together. Other times, it can be hard. You feel like no one is into…
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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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