Helping kids overcome disappointment is not always easy. Young children have strong emotions that they are just learning how to handle. Actually I do not believe we can expect young children not to react strongly to situations – it’s simply part of growing up and figuring out how life works. However dealing with failure, frustration,… {read more}
Archives for October 2013
Activity to Teach Children about Physical Differences
Some of my most embarrassing moments as a mother have been when my children have pointed out physical differences in others. Whether it is noticing a limb missing or an injury from burns, young children are curious and do not realize the affect their words or questions may have on others. Each time a situation… {read more}
Our Journey Through Adoption
This is a guest post by Becky Morales of Kid World Citizen. My two 4 year olds sat giggling in the cart while I checked out at Target. “Oh cute, are they twins?” I looked at the cashier, and then glanced at my kids: my daughter, Mexican-American, and my son, Ethiopian. “No, they’re a month… {read more}
Why “Moments A Day”
What Shall I Do With My Moments A Day? Filled with gratitude, love, patience and peace; May I always cherish the connection in reach
What I Believe: Thoughts on Staying Motivated for Motherhood
Remembering my “personal truths” helps me maintain perspective throughout everyday life. Motherhood is very rewarding but it is also extremely challenging, and can sometimes feel like a lonely, thankless job. I find when I seek out ways to be grateful, and maintain a positive and forgiving attitude towards myself and everyone else, I can be… {read more}
How Serving Others Strengthens a Child’s Character
This is a guest post by Sheila of Pennies of Time. “Oh, NO! I didn’t get it!” Big Brother’s face is all frowns and disappointment. The boys are in the middle of a game of Superhero Memory. It is Little Brother’s turn next; he knows where the matching card is that his brother missed. We expect… {read more}
25 Everyday Ways To Teach Kids Resilience {Free Printable}
“Don’t handicap your children by making their lives easy.” -Robert A. Heinlein I have been thinking a lot about the quotation above. By meeting my child’s every whim and not letting him struggle every now and then, am I robbing him of the opportunities to grow and become a capable, resilient human being?
5 Printables To Teach Values
There are so many awesome and free printables created by Kid Bloggers around the web. Many are focused on academics or fun, but can also be adapted to enhance character education. In this post I am featuring five printable activities created by other bloggers which our family has enjoyed… with our own character building twist.