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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Step by Step for YOUR Success
Step by Step for YOUR Success Step by Step for YOUR success. I am sure there are as many ways to go about making your plan for success as there are people in the world. Everyone is different, everyone will think differently, have a different journey, have a different realization of success. If you ever […]
Expectations in Middle School.
Expectations in Middle School. Expectations in Middle School. For YOUR Child. How important those statements are as we develop in life. This course helps to say those statements less or at least have less meaning in YOU and YOUR child’s life. That means that you take seriously the fact that knowing what is in this […]
Trauma as a Child. Always help the Child.
Trauma as a Child. Always help the Child. We each have had trauma before we became an adult. How we deal with that trauma is another thing. What choice’s we make going through that trauma is another thing. How we make that choice and the consequences of that choice. Trauma is different to different children […]
Coping Skills for YOUR Child.
Coping Skills for YOUR Child. How important are those skills? Very, very important in today’s school environment. The standards and expectations for today’s students are really high. Also, both in academic and extracurricular activities. Math that I studied in 10th grade is now in 8th grade. Stay ahead of the curve of what is going on […]
Parent like no other Parent
Parent like no other Parent It is difficult to be as unique and still fit in. Today’s school environment is like any other past school times. Every boy wants to be the quarterback on the football team. Every little girl wants to be the High School Prom Queen. Not going to happen. The earlier YOU start […]
Deficient Emptiness pervades our culture
I keep going back and listening to interviews by Dr. Gabor Mat’e from Canada. He covers so much of what has gone on psychologically for the last 70 years. He covers from when he was 1 year old and given to a stranger to today in world culture. None of what goes on in today’s […]
Child is in Constant Transition
YOUR child is in constant transition YOUR child is in constant transition. Constant transition starts at birth. They are growing and developing every day. Information and knowledge are constantly going into their little brains. We hope, as parents, that the majority of that information and knowledge is positive and intelligent. There should be limits to […]
Eliminating Homework Stress
Eliminating Homework Stress Building confidence starts before the child goes to school – but a child can catch-up when they are told they have certain jobs to do at home and a few other items, this all adds up to Eliminating Homework Stress: Like: Making their own breakfast by the time they go to Middle School. […]
Words – YOUR child’s future
Words can make a person better. There are always going to be words that make things worse but we are on the right side of the words. What words do you say to YOUR child? What is the tone of those words? Are those words positive and uplifting? NEVER use negative words to any Child. […]
How unique is YOUR child?
Unique – what is unique in this world, in your city, in your family: Everything is unique. everyone is unique, every raindrop is unique, every snowflake is unique, every piece of sand. There is no one in your family or in this universe that is like you. Enjoy that uniqueness Appreciate your skills Appreciate you […]
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, […]
YOUR strategy for YOUR future
It is easy to Plan YOUR future success and it is hard to Plan YOUR future success. There are always variables to every decision made, every plan made, every positive thought. Writing and reading and learning more is very important to YOUR success. Take all courses that will take you on to your success. Read all the […]
What is YOUR Purpose?
The purpose of life develops just as we individually develop. Purpose-filled life is different than Meaningful Life – I believe anyway. REMEMBER Unique!!!! But the sooner we each know our Purpose or can find meaning in life the more we will develop and know more about me and about the world around each of us. […]
Grief – will happen to all children
Grief – and children There can be many childhood events that can cause grief in YOUR child: Moving Animal dying Friend moving Changing schools Parent or grandparent dying Parents divorcing Many other things in YOUR child’s life can cause grief. There are a few things that may help YOUR child go through that grief. There […]