Encouragement: Building Confidence and Feelings of Worth 1. Encouragement is the process of focusing on your children’s assets and strengths in order to build their self-confidence and feelings of worth. 2. Focus on what is good about the child or the situation. See the positive! 3. Accept your children as they are. Don’t make your love [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 7, 2010
1.Eat smart – There is a connection between mind and body. A healthy diet not only fuels your body, but it also helps you feel better. Limit fat and sugar. Build your diet around plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to help improve both your health and stabilize your mood. 2. Eat small meals [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, November 22, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, November 19, 2009
“I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” Ever had that thought? If so, you’re not alone. Even professional artists struggle with their creative ability from time to time. What might surprise you, however, is that studies show that a person’s self-esteem is connected to their creativity. Yep, here we go again – we [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, November 15, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 9, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, November 8, 2009
You may have heard the funny little adage: I wish I were the person my dog believes I am. Dog owners read that and smile. Ah, yes unconditional love lavished upon us regardless of our faults. It doesn’t matter if we’re fat or old or forgot to make snacks for our children’s youth function. We [...]
Continue reading...Friday, October 30, 2009
We all have life experiences. Each of them helps mold us into the people we become. Some of those experiences are wonderful. We cherish them and hold them dear. We thank God for them with hearts bursting full of gratitude. Some, however, wear us down and chip at our sagging self-esteem. They help undermine our [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, October 25, 2009
I have followed Louise Hay since my college days. Back then, I was healthy and productive. I was living my life as a college student, anxious to raise a huge family and give back to the world through the life that I lived. I was graduating college as a Social Service Worker with 3 small [...]
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