Practice makes Perfect for YOUR Child. Michael Jordan practiced and practiced. He did not drink until later in life, no drugs, no out there partying like others on his team. He was out there practicing, practicing, and more practicing. I love stories, and I am going to tell one now. And I am going to […]
Believe and Become and YOUR Child.
As you can see, everything in life that each of us does is up to ME. It is not up to our parents or friends but just up to ME. We control everything we do in life. Being a success does take work, but life is about work. Even hackers or robbers have […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Elementary School into Middle School
Going from Elementary School into Middle School. Annie Shy – her story of years from Elementary school into Middle School. Maybe, some of what I went through will help you on your journey in school. I learned how scared I was to becoming eventually self-confident and self-motivated. Also, I had a goal and that was to […]
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 […]
Your Child to get around by Themselves
Teaching your child how to get around by themselves. Walking along a railroad track in today’s environment is not being safe and secure. Can your child get around by themselves? And be safe and secure in their surroundings? Lessons learned is one of the major statements in a person’s life. If your 5 or […]
Family working together is a Team
There is no “I” in team The team teaches cooperation. Team victories develop closeness Family members who work together can help balance each others’ strengths and weaknesses and bring everyone closer together. Parents who work as a team have a positive impact on their children’s emotions and relationships. Kids who work ad a team can increase […]
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 […]
Mission Statement for the School Year
There is no right or wrong way to write a Mission Statement; it is only YOUR Mission Statement. It may be for only this school year or for the whole Middle School or High School experience and what YOU want it to look like. Or it can be a mix match – you can make it […]
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. […]
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 […]
Never Settle for anything less than YOU want.
Never Settle for anything less than YOU want. Definition of “Never Settle”: Strive for the best in all YOU do Once YOU realize YOUR worth, nothing can stop YOU. Never settle for average, because you are more than average. Go big, be bold, be courageous Dust settles, YOU do not Never settle for less than […]
How Do I Encourage My Child’s Strengths and Skills?
Strengths are the activities, relationships and ways of learning that energize people. They are the inner qualities that make us feel most alive and because of that, they are the places where we have the potential to make tour most meaningful contributions to life. Strengths are different than interests because strengths are innate and children […]
How Do I Discuss the Basics of Physical Health With My Child?
Talking to your child about their basic physical health is an important part of the process of parenting. A stable living environment is very important for any child, even as single parent I tried to make it a point to provide a stable living environment for my children: always to school on time, always had lunch […]