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Jun 30

A Strong Woman

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Being a strong woman is all about goal setting, self help, self improvement and personal strength.  We all have what it takes to acquire personal strength, we just need to prioritize our goals and make them successes.

Is your goal to be a strong woman?  What is a strong woman? There is no actual definition but a good start is?

If you will spend some time discovering what triggers you, you can make enormous progress in your life to become the kind of role model your kids deserve. You can share your new skills with your kids to teach them how to handle things when they become triggered.

In addition to being the piece that fires a gun, the word trigger is also defined as an act that sets in motion some course of events or a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen. When we are parents, there are frequently triggering moments. When we are divorced parents, those triggering moments seem to inflate themselves.

Empower your children and family with parenting tips to keep your children safe.  Stranger danger lessons are essential but must be done in accordance with your child’s development without putting an unhealthy fear of every new adult they might meet.

Have you ever experienced the absolute horror when you are in a store and you lost your child?  Or, your child lost you?  Terror runs straight through your entire being!  The what if’s start flowing and, although we try not to, most of us fear the worst… Our child could have been stolen!

Something horrible has happened between you and the person you fell in love with and got married to. You’ve decided to divorce. Your children did not have the same experience with your ex and should not be subjected to your evil feelings about him or her.

Did you suffer when you had to listen to critical words about your former spouse from your friends or from your parents? Were you just a bit bruised listen to their criticisms? Did you want to run away from those hurt-filled words?

Many parents find that dealing with the sex education is far from easy but this is one topic which parents today really cannot afford to avoid.

It seems we are all in such a rush these days.  Places to go, people to see, things to do…  Are we, as parents, teaching our children what timeliness means though?  Or, are we letting our busy lives take control of us?

Timeliness is more than a sign of respect. It speaks volumes of who you really are. And, it is also a good indicator of success. If parents get into the habit of being on time, so will your children.

Jun 18

The Night Sky

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As parent and child begin their journey of the solar system, remember, it is suppose to be fun.  There are so many stars in the sky that you might want to start simple and build your way.

At certain times of the year and dependent upon where you live, hopefully you can be outside to enjoy the beautiful days as well as glorious night sky. After the long winter months, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore our outside world in relative comfort. When we look to the skies, most of us are amazed at its splendor but don’t have a clue as to what we are looking for or at. So, when the weather permits, step outside and share in the expanse of the sky.

There seems to be very few things that can hurt a parent more than having their child picked on by other kids.  Protect your child and do not let a bully destroy their self-esteem. 

Parents:  Are you afraid your child is the victim of a bully?  Do you recognize the signs? 

*          Comes home with torn or damaged clothing, destroyed or missing materials

*          Has unexplained cuts or bruises

*          Has few friends that he/she spends free time with

*          Doesn’t want to go to school or participate in extra school activities

It’s not easy for kids to understand money or to manage it wisely. However, it’s a necessary skills that will take them through life.

Allowances are a great opportunity to teach children about money.  That means that you don’t send mixed messages and use allowance to bribe your kids to do their chores or punish them by taking it away when they don’t.  Chores should be kept separate from money management issues.

Why give kids an allowance?

We’ve explored the 3 main strategies I’ve discovered from reading hands on how to take your relationship to the next level and create the commitment you seek. Not we’re going to look at 3 MORE strategies for improving your *conscious contact* in your love life.

Copyright (c) 2008 Elizabeth Davis

In my previous article (Part 1), we looked at these 3 strategies for bringing more commitment and satisfaction to your intimate relationships:

1. Your Partner is Your Mirror = Look Closely. What bothers you in your partner is an opportunity for g-r-o-w-t-h. Don’t turn away. Look more closely.

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