So as you know Nishe' has been in college for a few months now. First time in the world basically without her parents. Now she is faced with making more decisions on her own. For awhile now I have been helping her with some decisions. I would voice my concern over them or give her my opinion. I would tell her the things she needs to do and remind her of appointments to set. Then the other day I realized something. :: Keep Reading ::
6 Ways To Correct A Child Positively
I believe that I am a good mother. I really do. But after being in childcare a few years there are times I wish I can go do some things over. I am learning so many different ways to discipline children. It's sad but I think that I am more open to learning because the children are not my own. But even though my children are older I still apply some of what I am learning into my daily life. You can teach an old dog new tricks. :: Keep Reading ::
Bullying Is Not A Sign Of Affection
I remember my very first bully. I was in fifth grade. There was a boy who forever reason just decided he didn't like me. I was new to the school. My family and I had only been living there for a few days when I started school it was already in session. I was a really quiet person. Especially when I didn't know anyone. At this point I had not yet met the two brothers who would become my brothers. I was just this girl who wanted to go home. New :: Keep Reading ::
The Thin Line Between Being Encouraging & Realisitic
As a mom I want my kids to shoot for the stars and fulfill their dreams. However I also want them to be realistic in their dreams and goals. So I try to be as realistic with them as I possibly can with them. So sometimes when they are talking to me about certain things I will be honest with them on whether or not I think they should do it or I will point out the work they need to do to achieve their goal. For example I know my son wants a job but :: Keep Reading ::
Mama Bear Turned Advisor
One thing that I am still working on with my kids is trying to not always fix situations for them. It is so hard to stand back and let them handle things. I am trying to become more of an advisor. Well with my son I can still kind of go into mama bear mode since he is in high school. But for my daughter I really can't. She is over an hour away and I have to let her handle things on her own. I know I can be an advisor. :: Keep Reading ::
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