A Mom and a Job. Raising Happy, Busy Kids
Boredom Busters, Parenting Tips and Honest Advice for Moms Who Do It All
Parenting does not come with a manual, but it does come with a lot of moments where you wish you had one. This is where you will find practical, honest parenting tips drawn from years of experience both as a mother and as a classroom teacher. From handling big emotions to building strong communication with your kids, these posts are written in plain language for real parents navigating real life.
How to understand others and support them. You know it, but you really know it when you see it happening that like attracts like. You hire those whom generally align to your vision and goals, you prefer to socialize with those whom you feel a kinship with. You attract those that think like you, and…
You got to change to grow: Imagine you are working day in and day out. You enjoy what you are doing and not interested in switching things up a bit, yet want to learn and grow whether it is for personal, spiritual or business. This simply, means you are too comfortable! You need to add…
Be yourself. Be authentic How to reach positive self esteem to children: Teaching children positive self concept is hard. Building their self esteem is crucial during their childhood years. When they are young they are forming an image of who they are and what they can accomplish. They are absorbing everything, you as a parents…
Got talent? Everyone has a talent, what is yours? My daughter asked me this morning, ” Mom can you help me develop my talent?” I said “sure”, as any good mom would do, but then came the tough question, “Mom, what are my talents?” That threw me for the loop, my daughter is an absolute…
We all know interpersonal skills oil the way for success in school, college and in the workforce. What are interpersonal skills? Interpersonal skills are known as soft skills or human skills. Interpersonal skills are skills or ways you interact with people. These skills are used when trying to share feelings, thoughts, ideas or meaning. It…
Classroom timer, what is that? Do you know that you can build the children’s knowledge of time starting quite young? What good can a classroom timer do for the students and teachers? A lot! Timers are a great way to keep track of time. The idea of a timer is time management, to make sure…
Problem Solving Cycle: We all encounter problems in life. Some are easier then others to solve, yet we can all solve them the same way! Let us take a look at normal everyday problems we all encounter: Rachel was having a problem with her friend Lea, she felt that Lea was not willing to play…
Everyone has emotions: Children are people and they have feelings too. Many times children have a hard time expressing themselves and may either laugh or cry to let you know how they are feeling. Expressions on a child’s face can also tell you how they are feeling. What are Emotions: What are emotions? How do…
Anxiety in Children: Every child may be anxious at times, it may a test they are nervous about, a doctor visit or just fearing the unknown. However, there are always some children that you will find perpetually anxious, these children need your assistance and reassurance to flourish in the classroom at home and beyond. Of…
The magic in soft skills: Charlie is a magician. Just kidding! Though he fools us all, for he certainly acts like one. In reality Charlie got the magic touch. He is the one whom everyone trusts and loves. Whenever something needs to get done everyone turns to Charlie. He gets it done and completes it…