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Do You Know Who You Are
I consider myself a seasoned wife, seasoned mom, and a seasoned woman all the way around. Because of this, I feel like I have a lot to share about mistakes I’ve made, the ones I still make and the ones that WILL happen. BUT…I want to help save you in one significant area of living. Can you answer this question? Do You Know Who You Are?
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Just Be Kind – It Goes A Long Way In Life
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 take for us as adults to show a bit of kindness to the next adult?
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Having A Pet Helps You Build Empathy
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 for a puppy and be told ‘no’ for the thousandth time. However, this may be a mistake. There are a lot of benefits to growing up with a pet, especially an animal like a dog.
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Yes, I See Skin Color and Proud of It
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 friends. We all can learn from one another, and unless we have an open race conversation, we will continue to have hatred, harden hearts and hurt. It’s ok to talk about race issues, and it’s ok to SEE COLOR. I SEE SKIN COLOR EVERY DAY!
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Classic Denim For Kids Without Breaking The Bank
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 to out grow them in a month, but for my little ones…hmmmmm…….it hurts! So, where can you find a good deal on those classics that everyone should have in their closet, even kids?
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Wear and Rock Your Curls Girlfriend
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 do that!” “Please, don’t touch my hair!” “Yes, it’s my hair and yes it’s this curly, bouncy and it will grow like a Chia Pet over the course of a few days, even hours.” However, two of my daughters’ hair is nothing like mine, and one is very similar.
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I Believe In Morning Pep Talks – Yeah, I Talk To Myself
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 spoke of those killjoys in the world and how it’s important to control how YOU feel about YOURSELF. I’m a firm believer that a self pep talk to boost your self-esteem is in order for all of us.
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What To Say When Someone Is Mean
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 simple things to teach your child to say as you encourage them to speak up for themselves when someone is mean (being mean doesn’t always equate to being a bully). So, let’s look at some simple things your child can say when someone is mean.
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Teach Your Child To Speak Up
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 am talking about ANY action or word that makes them unhappy or uncomfortable.
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Use Chores To Help Boost Confidence This Summer Break
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 implemented a summer chore list. This stopped the “bored” talk quickly because our kids know I will pull things off the top of my head to add to their list. Chores are a great life lesson because we have chores for the rest of our lives and chores help boost confidence in our kids.
