A family meeting is a great way to keep your family bonded. You can discuss family rules, upcoming events, and share information that everyone needs to know. But unless you have a family meeting agenda, everyone will be off-topic and not paying attention, making it a big waste of time. That is why I have included a family meeting template here to help make sure it stays … [Read more...] about How To Have A Family Meeting [Template Included]
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10 Characteristics Of A Role Model
While people have the capability to be a rock of stability and achieve feats of human excellence, they also can fall victim to reckless mistakes and poor decisions. Good role models are like beacons of light that show you the way through their own example. Here are ten characteristics of a role model that make them natural leaders and serve to remind you of what is truly … [Read more...] about 10 Characteristics Of A Role Model
Tips For Teaching Kids Responsibility
The primary task for us as parents is to raise responsible and competent adult human beings. Losing sight of this job is a disservice to us and our children. In failing to teach kids responsibility, we communicate to our child that we don't think he or she is smart enough or capable enough to do an age-appropriate task. This robs them of the opportunity to do real work and … [Read more...] about Tips For Teaching Kids Responsibility
Quotes About Adventure And Love
Everybody desires and seeks adventure, the thrill of a something new. However, most of us don't visualize the same image as the person next to us when we hear the word "adventure." We each have a unique perspective of the world and what adventure means to us. There are many different ways to look at adventure. Here are some of the best quotes about adventure and love that … [Read more...] about Quotes About Adventure And Love
Why Have Kids Write A Letter Of Apology For Bad Behaviour
We are all human and we all make mistakes. An important life lesson is learning to recognize our mistakes and apologize for them. This shows that we are capable of self-reflection, empathy, and learning from our errors. On occasion, this can be a hard lesson for even us adults. It is important to teach your kids to say, "I'm sorry", and mean it. … [Read more...] about Why Have Kids Write A Letter Of Apology For Bad Behaviour
Raising Kids in a RACE Conscious World
This post was originally published in October of 2016 but it rings especially true today, in face of the protests that are taking place against police violence. Black Lives Matter. There should be justice and racial equality. Reform is needed to bring this about. Racism is wrong. We all need to be anti racist. I hope Veronika Obeng's words about raising kids in a race … [Read more...] about Raising Kids in a RACE Conscious World
Caring For Elderly Parents And Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
There are many people who are part of "the sandwich generation." You know, stuck in the middle of caring for kids under 18, and caring for elderly parents at the same time. For most, that is a recipe for caregiver burnout or at least tons of stress. While we may love our children and our parents more than anything else in the world, being a primary caregiver for both at the … [Read more...] about Caring For Elderly Parents And Avoiding Caregiver Burnout