Working with kids gives me kind of an advantage on hearing their conversations. The other day I was in my classroom and a young man in my class kept telling me the young girls were having an inappropriate conversation. He said this 3 times so I go over and tell the young girls that if they are having any conversations that they shouldn't be having that they would change the subject. That's when they told me what they were talking about. They were :: Keep Reading ::
Relinquishing Control
I didn't used to see myself as a person who had to have control until I recently started thinking about how my household is run. I pretty much have to have most things done my way. Like nothing is right unless it's done my way. Because of this I find myself doing most things myself. If I do things that way then I'm ensured that things get done the way I think they should. :: Keep Reading ::
Encouraging My Kids To Trust Themselves
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 ::
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 ::
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