V is for VOICE. Using your voice can be a challenge, especially when we disagree with someone. As I have written before, we are allowed to disagree with each other, but we must do it respectfully. Watching grown adults argue like children is one of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing situations to watch. Once again,Continue reading “V is for Voice”
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U is for Uplifting
U is for UPLIFTING. Surround yourself with people who make you feel good. People who see your worth and value. People who lift you up when times are tough. When I was a rotten teenager, I used to roll my eyes and scowl at my parents. My dad would always say, “You know, you useContinue reading “U is for Uplifting”
T is for Trust
T is for TRUST. Having trust in others and having others trust you is an important life skill. We can teach children to be honest and trustworthy through modeling and communication. Often times, I feel kids are worried about getting in trouble that they start spinning tales. Having the conversation about being honest is key.Continue reading “T is for Trust”
S is for Supportive
S is for SUPPORTIVE. I will keep this short and simple. Support one another. PERIOD. I have written about this topic before and find I get passionate when people do not support one another. I get nothing from not supporting you and vice versa. I can support you and continue to work on myself. IContinue reading “S is for Supportive”
R is for RESILIENT
R is for RESILIENT. “Kids are resilient.” If I had a dollar for every time I heard that in the past two years, I would be rich. But, are kids really resilient? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines resilient as, “ tending to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.” Kids are not automatically resilient. Like soContinue reading “R is for RESILIENT”
Q is for Questions
Q is for QUESTIONS. “Why? Mom, but why?” Some questions asked every day in a home or classroom can be exhausting. I remember when our kids were in the “why” phase and we knew it was because they were trying to make sense of their world but honestly, how many times can I answer theContinue reading “Q is for Questions”
P is for Perseverance
P is for PERSEVERANCE. Perseverance goes beyond, “I think I can…I think I can.” Perseverance is an understanding that you must work towards something, even when you know it is difficult. All children are faced with things that are challenging: math, reading, writing, sports, the arts, friendships, etc. If we are being honest, all adultsContinue reading “P is for Perseverance”
O is for Open-mindedness
O is for OPEN-MINDEDNESS. Where do you personally fall on the open-mindedness scale? When you don’t know something, what is your response? Do you pretend that you totally know or are you willing to say, “I have no idea” and then learn more. When a child has an open-mind they are more willing to tryContinue reading “O is for Open-mindedness”
N is for Nurturing
N is for NURTURING. When I hear the word nurturing, I immediately think of sweet, kind, gentle old ladies. I think of intense patience with a sweet smelling kitchen due to fresh cookies or sweet breads. I am aware that this is absolutely ridiculous, but like a sweet cinnamon roll, let’s pull this apart. NurturingContinue reading “N is for Nurturing”
M is for Motivation
M is for MOTIVATION. Some days are harder than others to get ourselves motivated. Sometimes we have all the best intentions to accomplish all of the things, but at the end of the day we hardly make a dent on that list. As a mom, I know this can be a real struggle. I amContinue reading “M is for Motivation”
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