Childhood Asthma and Trauma. I have been listening to Dr. Gabor Mate now for a while and I have learned so much. You need to listen to some of his podcasts or interviews. He goes through so much. I remember when I was pregnant with my daughter who is 50 now. My marriage and relationship […]
Are you Proactive or Reactive?
Are you Proactive or Reactive? Proactive means you are ahead of the issue or topic Reactive means you wait until the fallout or until something goes wrong in your life Are you Proactive or Reactive? The young girl in the picture above is “ready” to go-has a nice smile, and just wanting to get into the […]
Purpose of Life is Life of Purpose.
Purpose of Life is Life of Purpose. Be creative about your purpose. You have to know your unique personal qualities. We all have great qualities. But we have to focus on those and take them to a higher level. This helps in brain development along with school success. Some children are really good at math, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Keep YOUR child from becoming “Bored”.
How to keep YOUR Child from becoming “Bored”. How to keep YOUR Child from becoming “Bored”. No matter where you live there will be lots of different things to keep the young busy and entertained on their downtime. There should always be sometimes that is quiet for YOUR child. But, for the most part, a […]
Learn about Money and how to Budget
Your Child and learning about money and how to Budget Learning about money and how to budget as a child develops is very important. If you recall from your own development years, or maybe not, as an adult it took you several years to learn. Also, when one begins to acknowledge that you only […]
Making the Right Choice
How does YOUR child make the best choice? YOUR child will make the best choice when they have: Self-Discipline Self-Confidence Are inspired Are motivated Have courage Self-respect Respect for others Making the Right Choice Making good choices is a lot like learning how to tie shoes for young children; it is a skill that develops […]
When to say Yes in Life! For Life
What will empower me? Will it motivate? Can it inspire me? Will it be beneficial? If I decide to do THIS thing today will it get me to the next level? How will it impact my life for the good? Will it impact my children for the good? When it will improve family life. Remember, […]
Not using Protection can be life changing
Protection comes into all parts of our life – especially comes into YOUR child’s life. Protection from: Bullies Negative thoughts Not doing school work Sex too young Drugs and consequences Wrong friends Lack of self-respect No self-confidence Not using Protection can be life-changing Everyone needs to have their own Protection because then they can avert […]
Toolbox and Goal-setting and More
Toolbox and Goal-setting and More Child’s Toolbox – what should be in their toolbox? Self-confidence Self-discipline Self-identity Self-aware Self-assured Self-motivated Self-empowered Toolbox-everyone needs its own Toolbox For YOUR child it will be all about the Selfs – and that their Toolbox is filled with all the above and that day they use everything in their […]
Today is Forever
Today is Forever – what a statement. YOU understand that but YOUR child does not yet get the concept that every: Choice Decision Every feeling they feel The homework they do not turn in Every negative child they hang out with Class, they work very hard in Every kindness they show other children Self-respect they […]
Help My Child Build Good Study Habits
When the freshness of back to school wears off, the student and parent know it is time to down to business. For students heading to middle school or high school, the homework assignment becomes tougher, workloads get heavier and staying ahead of the curve becomes more of a challenge.YOU, the parent, may ask “what is […]
Behavior – the good and the bad
Good behavior in school starts with good behavior at home. Having respect for others Being kind to one another There are many ways to have good behavior no matter where YOUR child is. Most important is the fact that YOUR child should: Be on time prepared responsible cooperative respectful What YOU […]
Anger a normal human emotion-in check
Anger – a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong Anger is a normal human emotion – keep it in check Let it go There are ways to be able to move beyond any anger: Forgiveness Never let anger consume YOU for more than 20 minutes Exercise Volunteer work I have used […]
YOUR child wants to be treated as an adult!
YOUR child wants to be treated as an adult! Maturity – YOUR child wants to be treated as an adult – know what it means! Maturity is as individual as each of us is unique. Age has nothing to do with maturity. Some young people are very mature and some older people are very immature. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Understanding instead of Judging others.
YOU are Unique in the Universe. When we each understand that we have empathy for others who are different. Forget and stay away from those who are negative and dark. Focus on YOU and remember there a lot of good people who think good thoughts. If you are an introvert just stay at the edge […]