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Enjoying Kids – watching the believers

2. December 2009

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Reading was a very important part of our night-time ritual. During the Christmas season, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg was one of our favorites. As you remember the story, “on Christmas Eve, many years ago, as a young child lay awake in bed, thinking about Santa and listening for a sound” a sound [...]

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Tell-tail Signs of Low-Self-Esteem

24. November 2009

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Tell-tail Signs of Low-Self-Esteem Wondering how your children stack up on the self-esteem scale? Although there’s no sure-fire way to gauge and grade self-esteem, there are some key signs to look for: 1. Does your child avoid activities or situations that cause anxiety (i.e. math class or PE)? 2. Does your child repeatedly put down [...]

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The Self-Esteem Counter-Attack

22. November 2009

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In our plan to help our children grow up to be healthy, confident adults, we shower them with love and affection. We celebrate them, listen to them, take time for them, and encourage them. We do everything we know to do to help our child succeed. Although we’re in important part of our child’s growth [...]

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Self-Esteem Thermometer

15. November 2009

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As I’ve said before, it’s never too late to begin to affirm and build up your child. Knowing that he is loved and appreciated goes a long way in boosting and building a good self-image in him. But how do you know if your words are sinking in and helping him feel more self-secure? First [...]

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GIGO (Good In, Good Out)

9. November 2009

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Emily, a young girl with above average intelligence, learns quickly and easily understands difficult concepts older children struggle with. In spite of her intelligence, Emily comes from an unstable home. Her father drinks too much and often erupts into violent screaming rampages, telling Emily she’s stupid and lazy. Sara, one of Emily’s classmates, works hard [...]

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Enjoying Toddlers-through the terrific 2′s

19. October 2009

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What I enjoyed about toddlers: Watching them grow! It is so fun seeing them learn so quickly! The toddlers are discovering life and love, learning how much they can control in their environment. They are mastering their bodies, first the large motor skills, of walking, running and jumping. Then the small motor skills of eating [...]

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Enjoy To The End – from the beginning

18. October 2009

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What I enjoyed about newborns: When I had my first child, I loved it! I loved everything about having a baby! I wanted to have many more! The wonder of birth almost overwhelmed me! Seeing my little girl for the first time, the beauty, the delicate dependency, the feeling I had of being a co-creator [...]

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