Five Strategies for Raising Strong, Successful Children
As parents, we hope to raise our children to become strong, successful, contributing members of society.
How is success measured? Some would say it is graduating from college, being an entrepreneur, having healthy relationships with others, having an excellent work ethic, having a strong sense of self, or a combination of things.
Below are five strategies for raising outstanding adults ::
Promote their interests. Even when you do not understand their interests, showing your support is instrumental. Show your interest by asking questions or going to their performances. This will encourage them to develop their talents to their fullest potential.
Open Lines of Communication. Ensuring your children know your door is always open is key to raising...
Get to "Reading" with Audiobooks
June was audiobook appreciation month, and let me just say, I appreciate audiobooks. I’ve never been closer to meeting my reading goal as I am this year, and the year is only half over. I love audiobooks for a variety of reasons: they’re easily accessible, they allow for multitasking, it’s the equivalent of being told a story (and who doesn’t love being told a story). Audiobooks are also great for epic books that may be intimidating to read, or books set in alternate universes with made up words! I love to have both the audiobook and the ebook and either follow along in the ebook, or pick up from where the audiobook left off if...
Breaking Generational Curses
The majority of millennials have been known to “break generational curses.” Most people will think it’s limited to teen pregnancy, various types of addiction, and accepting help with mental health, but it’s not.
It can be just simply choosing to not yell at your children in the morning if they overslept for the bus, because your mom did.
Let me start of saying, our parents did the best they could with what they knew; at least mine did.
Just to give a little perspective:
Both of my parents are first-generation college students.
My mom actually went to segregated schools until the second grade.
My maternal grandmother dropped out of school in 8th grade to help her parents pick cotton.
My...
How To Keep Your Littles Hydrated This Hot Summer
Here’s a list of ways to keep your child cool and hydrated during these hot months ::
•Drink plenty of water! Make sure your littles are drinking plenty of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. Pack a water bottle when going out.
•Giving your child fruits and vegetables that have a high water content can be a great option for keeping them hydrated, such as watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe.
•Attaching fans to strollers and wagons to keep them cool.
•Protect them from the sun by applying sunscreen. This is a must when leaving the house. We have to protect their little skin.
•If the temperature is really high, try to limit outdoor activities. If you plan...
Midsummer Resolutions Because January Was Years Ago
Now that it’s July and the January resolutions have been (cough) done, it’s time for some midsummer resolutions!! I absolutely love my life but so many things have happened since January that have made me rethink my priorities. I’ve neglected so many of my blessings. I hope someone reads this and can relate.
Spending Family Quality Time with My Parents.
My parents are so positive and supportive. They will stop everything if they feel like my spirit is down. I mean they will move mountains. It’s incredible that I can call my dad to pick my kids up from school if I need to even though he lives 2.5 hours away. Or when I was...
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Football :: A Huddle Of Blessings
Football :: A Huddle Of Blessings
Since my son Maison could walk, he loved playing sports. His first sport was basketball, and he played his...
