One of the things that I am aiming on working on this summer with my kids. I noticed the last time they were home that I did a great deal of fussing, complaining, and judging. I mean it was a lot. I didn’t even realize how much I did it until I actually paid attention to myself. I sounded absolutely horrible. Then I noticed whenever I called my children they had this look of “Okay, what did I do now?”. I know that look I’ve had it a few times :: Keep Reading ::
Are We In The Stone Age
I understand people are allowed to have opinions but I just think some opinions should be kept to yourself. People do things differently. For example people raise their children different. No one person raises their child exactly the same way. Raising kids is a touchy subject for me. I mean I can hear advice but don't try to force me to take your advice or think your way is the better way. :: Keep Reading ::
6 Things Your Teen Should Know After Getting Their First Job
It is really exciting when your child gets their first job. If you're wondering what they can do work-wise at such a young age, Careers4U has a great list of things that children as young as 14 may be able to do, so could be well worth sharing with your teenager to give them a bit of inspiration. I was excited when Nishe' got her first job. I'll be excited when Tyler gets his. He may need help writing his first-ever resume so I'll have to check :: Keep Reading ::
My Fear As A Mother
My greatest fear for my children is that they won't fulfil their dreams. This is because I didn't fulfil all the dreams that I had when I was younger. Trust me I had many. I had a dream job, a dream to travel, and just so many dreams. When I think back on my life I didn't fulfil any of them. Well not in the order that I wanted to fulfil them. I have done a little traveling but I really thought that I would've have done more by now. I have the job :: Keep Reading ::
3 Reasons Why Boys Need The Period Conversation
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 ::
