When I was a child I remember doing what most children do, wishing to be an adult so that I could make my own decisions and my own rules. I feel that’s a common feeling for most children, they think they know what the world has in store for them and think it’s a piece of cake. Once I hit the ripe years of a teen I was very rebellious and I am glad I was because I honestly feel that’s why I am able to take control and be a good parent now. So move forward to the year of 2010, I will be 30 years old next October in 2011 and I am finding that I feel there’s a topic that needs to be addressed; is your business …
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Give Me Energy
Raising three children under age seven is a challenge no matter what but throw in a middle child with what appears to be ADHD and mood disorder well you just plain have a major challenge. I have a huge level of patience with it comes to children, always have. Truth is I admire a child’s honesty as well as their thirst for knowledge. Children are simply amazing in my eyes, why do you think I had three of them?! Some days are good, some days are great and then other days are a disaster. The days I consider a disaster are when my four year old is having his mood issues. If I wake up to AJ being angry then I am prepared for the worse. I have never seen …
Child expert Wendy Toone offers fun ways to expand your child’s mind during the dog days of summer.
Child expert Wendy Toone offers fun ways to expand your child’s mind during the dog days of summer. We may be in knee deep in those lazy, hazy days of summer, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t keep our kids active with challenging games and activities that will keep their minds buzzing. In fact, here are some great rainy day and car ride activities that will challenge your kids to think on their feet! 1. Mind games can keep boredom away as well as physical activity. Even small children can follow an adjusted version of “I Spy.” Just be sure that the clues are age appropriate and not too tricky. Look for easy to spot shapes, bright colors, or unique characteristics (animals, common objects such as pencils, etc.). Remember …
Day 9: You Are What You Eat … Or Feel
Have you ever heard that saying “you are what you eat“? Well how about you are what you feel? I have always told everyone you are what you feel, if you feel like a loser, then you will be a loser. If you feel like a winner, then you will be a winner. Who determines what it is we are classified as in life?! It’s an easy question with a simple answer: YOU are the only one who can classify yourself. YOU are the only one who can determine where your life will lead. YOU are the only person who can choose to change. YOU are the only person who matters. YOU are the only person who can make yourself feel a specific way. Life throws us all sorts of …
