Can YOUR Child Make Good Decisions? When YOUR child was very young and getting their first ice cream cone – vanilla or chocolate? Those were important decisions for that little one. But, to keep up with decision-making as the young child develops is important. Can they tell good from the bad? Do they know when […]
Successful Student.
Successful Student. A successful student is one that knows it is their job to do their best in their school work. How simple is that? In today’s schools, there are always tutors and extra help in hard subjects. Take advantage of those and see that the child takes some hard courses. These will, later on, […]
Assertive is the Best.
Most people are passive most of the time. Then in a minute, we can go over to the dark side being aggressive. Staying and making it stick should be in the middle – being assertive. The most important area where we all have to be assertive – is about our SELF and YOUR children. Whether […]
Teacher’s View for Learning.
Teacher’s View for Learning. The following is from a Teacher who taught for years and has the following points for YOUR child. Help the student discover a passion outside of academics like sports, music, drama, arts, community service, advocate for animals, or computer skills. There are many more but these are a few. This will […]
Competition – “Good” and “Bad”.
The Red Team or the Blue Team Competition is good – up to the point of where a person is destroyed for not being 1st in anything. Many scholars agree that competition is necessary, ingrained and essential. And studies have shown that under certain conditions, competition can improve performance and happiness. Children are better off […]
Anyone can be Successful.
Anyone can be Successful. But it takes commitment and a good work ethic. Going into Kindergarten is traumatic for a child who has always been at home. And going into the Middle is another traumatic step in development. But, you have the opportunity to help these children at all these stages to be successful. That […]
Control – Who Controls YOU?
Control – Who Controls YOU? Who Does Control YOU? Each of us, everyone in this world and the universe, is controlled by something or someone. We all have a compass. It should be for the good of SELF but those around you and in YOUR community. How do YOU control YOU? Do you have a […]
Development of YOUR Child.
Development of YOUR Child. That is just it, this is about YOUR child. Unique is what each of us is. Know that every day that YOUR child is unique just like you are unique. Your child may have some of your traits but they have their own way of thinking. It is not their parents […]
Going into Middle School.
My Grandson is going into Middle School this fall. I asked him to write a little article about what was important to him. The following paragraph is from Gage. Some schools give your kid a tour before the first day of middle school. But others are not so lucky. Maybe they do not have the funding. […]
Responsibility for YOUR Life.
Responsibility for YOUR Life. What an idea. Do you want someone else to control you? TV or video games or friends can control you. But, it is a good thing to take responsibility for yourself. Then you are in control. You are unique and only one of a kind. No one, not even brothers or sisters […]
Word is the most important Word.
Word is the most important word in each of our lives. It can be the tone. It can be an encouragement. However, it can be mean or hurtful. But, each child wants to be positive and uplifting in daily life. I have yet seen a child who wants to be treated mean. So be proactive […]
Annie Shy: Would have, Could have, Should have.
Annie Shy: Looking back on my Middle School years I wish I had done things a little different. Maybe, I could have listened better. And maybe I should have studied harder. Then I would not have this in mind that I could have, would have, or should have. My younger years went by fast. One […]
Does YOUR Child have their Toolbox?
Does YOUR Child have their Toolbox? There are more or less 1 dozen items that should be in YOUR Child’s toolbox. Be proactive, self-disciplined, have good decision-making skills. And have confidence and be kind to everyone. Have goals and be independent thinker. Be respectful and have self-control and be motivated. And be able […]
Find YOUR Child’s Spark.
Find YOUR Child’s spark. We each have a spark, what we are good at, what brings us joy. The child may have many sparks or just one spark. As they are developing it is YOUR job as the parent to help them find that spark. Your job is to take notice at their interest. They […]
Next year in school-what do they have to know?
YOUR child needs to know what is coming up in their next school year – it is called Planning and having expectations. There are wonderful websites that let you know what is expected from Pre-K through 12th Grade for every year. Find out, plan, let YOUR child know the fundamentals of what the school year […]
Middle School preparation.
Middle School preparation is going from dependent on YOU the parent to become an independent thinker that has self-discipline. YOU the parent need to see that YOUR Child is prepared. It may be traumatic. It may be emotional. Maybe one of the most educational experiences in YOUR child’s life. But, if they are […]
Brain not developed until Twenty-Five Yrs Old
Brain not developed until Twenty-Five Yrs Old Brain not developed fully until the Twenties. Most people may think a child can make life-time decisions in their teens. Like drinking, taking drugs or having babies. With the knowledge that the child’s brain is not developed fully until their twenties how can they make life-changing decisions? […]
Lessons to Learn and More.
Lessons to Learn. Make a list and put it on the refrigerator and see how many your children know or can learn. There are life lessons we all needed to know by the time we left home. The earlier learning them the better. Lessons to Learn. Daisy Luther has a list and here it is: […]
YOUR Child and Real Friends.
YOUR Child and Real Friends. These are friends who are loyal and steady. They will build you up and always be there for you. Also, they are honest and upfront. And they are fun and enjoy each other company. YOUR child will know a bad friend who cuts you down or constantly switches friends. […]
Obstacles in YOUR Child’s Life
Obstacles in YOUR Child’s Life Obstacles in YOUR Child’s Life. There are always going to obstacles. How is your child going to handle those obstacles; an accident they did not see coming. But a romance that ended with tears, or a mistake that will always regret. And a reason that did not come true. Or a curveball that […]