Who can become an Addict? Each of us can become addicted to anything. I work very hard not to overeat because I have a food problem and hypothyroidism. But, most of us know that the worse addicts are alcoholics, drug addicts, and smokers. My sister became an alcoholic when she was in high school. My […]
Children and effects of TV
Since TV came into the market place there has been a discussion of just how much TV can a person watch and not be affected. Most recently in the last 10-20 years, there has been researched on how TV has affected children and their brain develops. Daphne Bavelier, a brain scientist, says the effects of […]
Consequences for Bad Behavior or Bad Choices
Bad choices and their consequences will be with you and your child for your lifetime. Every time YOU make a choice there will be a consequence, no matter what choice YOU make. Every choice carries a consequence. For better or worse, each choice is the unavoidable consequence. There are no exceptions. If you can accept that a […]
Power Tools for 21st Century.
Power Tools for 21st Century. YOUR child has to have tools to work in today’s society. The website hopes that you are learning what tools to use for you and your child. Since we are all unique we all need different tools that fit just us. The title of this post comes from one of […]
Childhood trauma – adult anxiety.
I get these images off the internet for free. But, this young man looks like he belongs with this post on trama. Maybe, he never had any childhood trauma but by his body language, it looks like he has the anxiety of some type. What went on in your childhood to cause you anxiety […]
My child learning to manage their allowance?
Money, Math, and Decisions The child will have to have money to manage so when they are young they can get an allowance for chores or it can just be given out to them or some combination of the two. Whatever you decide, making sure your child has their own money is the first step toward […]
“Before the Fact” or “After the Fact” Parent?
It is easier to wait for problems instead of staying in front of them. But staying in front makes life’s stresses less for YOU the parent. And yes, it can be a lonely journey – but it is how your attitude is what makes the journey as much as what you want in life. Each […]
Build a Sense of Achievement and Independence.
Raising Children To Be Independent and Self-Reliant Build a Sense of Achievement and Independence. One of your most important goals as a parent is to raise children who become independent and self-reliant people. Certainly, in early development, your children count on you. As infants, they rely on you for nourishment, cleaning, and mobility. And your […]
Self-Defeating Thinking Habits.
Self-Defeating Thinking Habits. This is from a book by one of my favorite people. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, who passed several years ago but he was great to follow his thinking. He had been an orphan and he became this wonderful person who effected millions around the world. I do not have a TV but […]
When to listen to Others.
When to listen to Others. The answer and best answer is NEVER. Of course, there have been lots of research and a lot of people who try to get others into their web. What happens to a 13-year-old who starts drinking or taking drugs. Remember, that our brains are not developed until mid-twenties. […]
Development in the New Year
You are Unique and there is no one in the Universe like you. So that should give you a whole range of items that help you to grow into YOUR next level. Maybe, read a great Biography or Auto-Biography of someone who would be inspiring to you. Read some books written about ancient texts that […]
Self-Discipline and Development
Self-Discipline comes with Development Everything YOUR child does, from getting up on time in the morning to getting their homework completed daily, will become a habit for adulthood and their profession. Middle School is where they start taking care of themself, get their homework done, let YOU know if they need extra help with school assignments. […]
Expectations for YOU!
YOU have expectations for your child but YOU need to have expectations for YOU. You will keep developing the rest of your life so that being said, YOU will need to keep growing in YOUR own expectations of SELF. The only thing stopping YOUR growth and you’re reaching your own expectations is from outside of […]
Man-made reality is a Distraction for your success
Man-made reality is a Distraction for your success. When you are watching other people’s success that is taking time away from YOUR success. I want every child to be a success in their school years. And I want every adult to be a success in their life. But, if YOU and your children are spending […]
First Things First and More
First Things First is a book written by, my belief, the great Stephen R. Covey. Also, he wrote The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Read all of his books if you can, they will only enrich your life in the long run. But, I will take some of his thoughts from his book and […]
Traits of a Healthy Family and More
Traits of a Healthy Family written by Dolores Curran. We are going to expand this book by talking about families that is everyone you and your child are connected to. I told my children after the divorce that we 3 were a family, one for all and all for one. But, we are going to […]
YOUR Life can be Extraordinary.
I can tell by the smiles on the children above that they will want their lives to be extraordinary. And it takes work and commitment to do that. But, they have the time. YOU have the time and your children have the time. Life is short, but the earlier you start your plan and have […]
Have Clear Expectations for YOU.
Never settle – always have high expectations for YOU. Remember, you are only in control of YOU. Set those expectations high and work hard to meet them. Do you want to flip burgers all your life or do you want to own your own company? Do you want to work for a big corporation or […]
Proactive or Reactive – the Choice is YOURS.
Learning and keep learning is the best way for success and knowing your purpose in life. The more you learn the more you can accomplish. And the more you see that the more you will want to learn. The following are some questions about being proactive or being reactive. I will try or I will do […]
What are your Life Questions?
What are you Life Questions? There should be some questions YOUR child wants to be answered. Ask YOUR child questions that they may want answers for. If they ask you questions that you may not know the answers to then you go and do your research and read about those questions. It helps in your […]