Making Lemonade. What fun this is going to be. Always make it fun when at first it seems a disaster. Instead of dreading the test YOUR child has to take tomorrow. Let’s find out how to have fun learning the stuff! It will be a life long lesson if YOU can help your child not […]
Neuroscientists “Brain fully developed age 25”
Neuroscientists says “Brain fully developed age 25”. Neuroscientists agree that the human brain hasn’t really developed until the mid-’20s. As most scientist claim, the brain is fully developed by the age of 25. Our executive functions, memory, and attention, as well as our complex planning and decision making and complex planning, will develop over […]
Brain Development of YOUR Child.
Brain Development of YOUR Child. Brain development starts 16 days after conception and does not fully develop until mid-twenties or thereabout. So, what goes on with the parents and in the environment that surrounds this child their brain will be affected. From parental stress, the environment, and the foods they eat. We use to not […]
Affirmations – I Am.
Affirmations are very important as we develop. It empowers and gives confidence. And especially using it on a daily basis. It is like meditating or praying. It is a good thing and being positive and saying the words out loud helps also. The words I am are the most powerful words in the English language. […]
Comfort Zone for YOUR Child.
The only thing stopping YOUR child from reaching their dreams is YOUR child. Each of us is only in control of one human being, and that is US. That is a good life lesson because I have had friends that worry about everyone else in their family but themselves. I knew one person, years ago, […]
Get My Child to Follow Directions?
Get My Child to Follow Directions? Get My Child to Follow Directions? Teaching children to follow directions is not a simple task. Few things are as frustrating and as infuriating, as having our children ignore our instruction. But with a few minor changes in the way you give directions, you can prevent communication problems […]
Code to Live By.
What is YOUR code to live by? What is YOUR child’s Code to Live By? It is always important from birth to death to have a Code to Live by. Otherwise, one can be misleading and manipulated to negative ways of life. Standing strong in your code is important. And it helps to know that […]
Self-Determination for YOUR child’s life.
Self-Determination for YOUR child’s life. It does not just happen or come over-night. Self-Determination for YOUR child’s life. It is defined as having abilities and opportunities to steer one’s life in a direction that contributes to a personally satisfying life. Equipping students with the skills, attitudes, and opportunities to play an active and prominent role […]
Can YOUR Child Make Good Decisions?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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. […]