Why Your Child Should Journal – Printable Journals Included
The lost art of journaling. I remember when I was a kid, and writing in my diary was what I looked forward to every day. I would draw, share my feelings, and the monumental events of my simple little homeschooled life. One entry was describing my little pet stink bug, kept safely with twigs and leaves in my pink Caboodle.
Find out how you can get your child to start journaling today, and why it’s so important.
School Anxiety Solutions
There are vital steps you can take to prepare your kids for school, no matter the grade or age. AS parents, it is our job to mentally and emotionally educate your children as to what they will face in each specific grade. Learn what you can do to help them succeed in school and in life.
21 Unique and Fun Summer Family Activities
Looking for some unique and creative ideas for family time this summer? Check out 21 different things to do this summer with your kids. Keep them occupied and have fun doing it! Don’t let your summer get away from you without trying these active and outdoor activities.
Emotionally Healthy Children Have Parents Who Do These 7 Things
Emotionally stable and mentally strong kids all have a few things in common — they have parents that do these 7 things. Not only is it important to meet their emotional needs, but also to model for them what being a healthy person is.
What a Son Needs from His Father – 3 Key Aspects to Have The Best Relationship with Your Son
Why do boys need their dad? It’s simple. It has everything to do with modeling what a good man is. Fatherhood at it’s best puts your son needs first, and having a good relationship with your spouse. Find out how you can be the dad your son needs — and from one dad to another, it’s not to be perfect.
What to do When Your Baby is Sick – 10 Must Have Products to Keep on Hand
As a mom, it’s one of the worst things to witness — your helpless, little sick baby, unable to sleep and as fussy as can be. With an eight year old and 9 month old, I’ve had my share of sick kiddos. And there is something I feel as though I can share as to what items to have in hand and some great remedies for sick infants.
5 Ways to Help Your Young Boy Thrive in School
Your son is up against a lot at school—his piers, his education, learning to do life. It’s enough to make them feel overwhelmed and defeated. What do you do when your child is struggling in school? In order to know exactly what’s going on in his school life, and help improve his performance, there are a few things to consider — and it doesn’t involve trying to get him to be perfect. One of the worst things you can do, is expect perfection. To figure out what your son needs that will motivate, inspire, and drive him to succeed, is to do these things I wrote bout in this article, which involves ingraining yourself into his school atmosphere.
5 Questions to Ask Your Child to get them to Open Up to You
Getting your children to open up and talk about their feelings is no easy task. But something we neglect to address is the possibility that you might not be listening. When they don’t feel hear, why would they feel safe to share their heart and open up on a deeper level. Age is also a huge factor when it comes to how and when they will open up—when they are little, in most cases, children will open up fairly unprovoked—so listening and being attentive in their younger years will make a huge difference for when they get older.
How to be a GREAT Parent – 5 Things Your Child Needs in Today’s Culture
I have always been so hard on myself as a mother. It’s good in a way because I know that I won’t ever let myself settle for what my child deserves, but it’s also bad because I lay awake some nights wishing I had reacted differently, and then obsess about how guilty I feel.
5 Things a Boy Needs From His Mom
What do boys need from their mom? Raising boys is no easy task, but it’s an amazing privilege. With its responsibility, comes many fears that we as mothers have for our son’s. We have a lot of influence in how our son sees himself, lives his life, and makes his choices. It’s important to know how to nurture his manhood, without coddling his every move. A boy desires adventure, and at no point should we hinder that with our fears. Prepare your son for the world he will grow up in, and not the world you want him to grow up in.