Are you wondering how to encourage a growth mindset in kids? In order to understand how to take on the practice of teaching a growth mindset to children, first, take a look at the difference between the two mindsets; a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. A Fixed Mindset in Children A fixed mindset, especially […]
Do you know that encouraging play facilitates a child’s development? In fact, it is one of the best ways to promote healthy child development. Child’s Play Is Essential to Healthy Development We’ve all heard the term, “Oh, that’s child’s play.” It implies something is easy, frivolous and unimportant in the overall scheme of things. But […]
Do you struggle as a parent to find time to connect with your children? I know I do and with six children it can be hard. And, the older they get the harder it seems to be to make quality time with my children count. Whether it be our crazy schedules or the fact that […]
If you are raising children, you have probably noticed how we have an ever-changing role as a parent. Just when we think we have mastered this parenting thing, it all changes. Parenting roles change over time. They change because our children get older and we personally change. Parenting Roles We watch our children grow right […]
My sister sent me a reminder this week as I am struggling with sending my “baby” off to kindergarten – “life moves on even when we don’t want it to”. It is ringing very true for me today as I reflect back on 19 years of having children in this house before starting school. Nineteen […]
Wow! Raising kids is tough. We all know it as parents. Just when you think you mastered one skill, the next challenge comes along. It can feel frustrating, difficult and hard to maintain a positive attitude. Here are 12 positive parenting techniques to help you build a stronger connection with your children without losing your […]
As parents, we understand that self-confidence is important in teenagers. Frequently the emphasis is often on girls’ self-esteem, boys need to be confident, too and often struggle just as much (although perhaps in different areas). Here are some tips to boost self-confidence in teens. Boost Self-Confidence in Teens Tip #1 – Recognize Your Talents It’s […]
Do you know someone who is struggling? Maybe you know someone who needs a little encouragement to keep striving to reach their goals? Perhaps you have a teenager in your life who could use some support right now. Here are 25 encouraging phrases for family members and friends. Before we get to the list, you […]
Last night after dinner, my four-year-old son was playing outside on a nice, crisp Fall evening. He ran back into the kitchen to ask me to come outside. It was showtime. I grabbed my cup of warm coffee and headed outside to enjoy the show. It was an amazing, eye-popping, fast-paced bike show. Well to him […]
8 Things Tweens and Teens Can Do INSTEAD of Social Media Does your tween or teenager spend too much time on social media? Do they struggle when they watch as other teens go out with friends and they are home? Social media for developing brains and changing hormones is a bad combination. Here are 8 things tweens […]