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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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: […]
Obstacles in YOUR Child’s Life
Obstacles in YOUR Child’s Life Obstacles in YOUR Child’s Life. There are always going to obstacles. How is your child going to handle those obstacles; an accident they did not see coming. But a romance that ended with tears, or a mistake that will always regret. And a reason that did not come true. Or a curveball that […]
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 […]
Going from dependent to independent child
YOUR child going from dependent to independent. Your child going from dependent to independent. Hopefully, you will be there when YOUR child needs you and know when to step-a-way. It is a difficult line sometimes to know but YOU have been the parent all their life so should be easier now. It is like a tunnel […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is YOUR Potential?
YOUR potential is only what YOU know it can be. Everyone has it but not everyone can reach their potential. There would be many reasons the person cannot meet their potential: Addictions Not growing and developing Listening to others Not reading Or gaining knowledge […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Become a Motivated Parent
Where does YOUR motivation come from? Yourself? Other people? TV? Friends? Motivational speakers? Motivation can come from all of the above or none of the above. It is again as unique as we each are. But, each does need to find what motivates us individually. So, I can only speak for myself – I like […]
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 […]