You set goals for your personal achievements, for your work, and for fixing up your home so why wouldn’t you set objectives for your family? Goal setting is a great practice that keeps you aiming higher and achieving more. It is hard to get somewhere if you don't know where you are going. Family goals are worth setting because they help unite everyone under a mission and … [Read more...] about Family Goals [Examples and Goal Setting Worksheet]
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Read This When Times Get Tough
When times get tough, it can be hard to keep going. Here are some motivational tips to help you get through the tough times and help you keep on going until you thrive again. I will also share my favorite inspirational quotes about getting through tough times. When you are facing difficult situations, breathe, read this, and take things one day at a time. You can get through … [Read more...] about Read This When Times Get Tough
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
The Best Quotes About Adventure And Love
Everybody desires and seeks a real 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 a great adventure means to us. Most adventure lovers consider getting out of their comfort zone and seeing new places a good thing. Here … [Read more...] about The Best Quotes About Adventure And Love
Tips For 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 for BIPOC communities. Racism is wrong. We all need to be anti racist. I hope Veronika … [Read more...] about Tips For 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
20 Simple Ways To Reduce Stress Now
Many people have a tendency to get overwhelmed and stressed. This stress occurs for a variety of reasons (circumstances, personality, pressure, etc.) Sometimes it can be almost impossible to get rid of stress. Fortunately, there are certain activities and choices that reduce stress and promote a healthier lifestyle. The following fifteen suggestions are great ways to reduce … [Read more...] about 20 Simple Ways To Reduce Stress Now