Throughout life, we all encounter unpleasant people and situations. As a mother I watch children and adults walk around with chips on their shoulders. I ask, “how hard is it to just Be Kind?” Seriously, how much energy will it take to teach our children to be kind to others? How much energy does it … [Read more…]
Every little boy and girl dreams of having a pet of their own to cuddle with and play with. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a lizard, every child at some point in their life yearns for their own pet. We all remember the devastation as a young child when you’d ask your mom … [Read more…]
Dear people, this is new and out of my comfort zone. But when you know you’ve been pushed along to share your story you must obey and do so. So here goes…. I hope this starts a new conversation between you and I. I hope it helps with opening discussion amongst neighbors, co-workers, family, and … [Read more…]
Denim is a classic. I mean, you CAN’T go wrong with having denim in your family’s wardrobe. I also know that finding a great pair of jeans, cute skirt or dress can also be very difficult and pricey for growing kids. I don’t mind dropping a nice penny on my denim cause I’m not going … [Read more…]
As you see in my header, I have natural big curly hair. It always seems to strike up a conversation with curious people. I chuckle whenever someone tries to ask me questions about my hair (they always seem to be a bit nervous). And I really chuckle when someone reaches out to touch it. “No! Don’t … [Read more…]
Yes, I have a full morning pep talk each and every day. And yes, my husband use to give me the strangest looks. He still gives me that crazy glance from time to time. But, I don’t care. This pep talk helps me face the world and ensures I maintain a healthy self-esteem. Remember, we … [Read more…]
I am a simple gal. I don’t believe in overwhelming people, especially kids with a lot of extras when speaking with them about self-esteem, anti-bullying, and education. I believe in being direct and fun during any presentation and conversation I have about these topics. Kids will tune you out otherwise. So, what are two … [Read more…]
Many times we tell our kids to ignore the negative behavior of others. How much can you ignore yourself? If someone is mistreating you verbally or physically, you stand up for yourself, right? Well, let’s teach your child to speak up against any negative behavior. What do I mean by bad or negative behavior? I … [Read more…]
School is out, and if you’re like me, your kids will complain about being bored. Each year, I ask them how they are so bored after playing outside with friends, horse camps, science camps, cooking camps, and a bit of summer work to avoid the summer slide. To ensure they don’t get too bored, we … [Read more…]
I decided to ask my children to define self-esteem. My middle daughter replied, “It has to do with bullying.” My eldest replied, “confidence, being ok with self, loving yourself.” My youngest replied, “hmmmm….something to do with plants. You know, they have stems!” I immediately began rubbing and shaking my head. Being the mommy I am, … [Read more…]