Time is my Currency

Time is my Currency

Are you teaching your children to value their time? By modeling effective time management strategies you can teach your children habits that will benefit them in all areas of their life. If you are not sure about your own personal time management skills, read on! There are time stealers and robbers that we need to [...]

The Butterfly Approach to Success

The Butterfly Approach to Success

Struggle is nature’s teacher. The strongest trees in the forest aren’t the most protected. However, the trees that do protect and takes the brunt of what nature sends their way will gain strength as a result. With strength also comes flexibility, you must sway and move with the flow otherwise you may break. Avoiding struggle [...]

Your Child’s Prescription for Increased Self Confidence!

Your Child’s Prescription for Increased Self Confidence!

Imagine a world where everyone had great self-confidence and a healthy self-esteem. Wouldn’t that be a terrific place to live? No petty arguments, no ego’s getting in the way, just harmony and peaceful, productive living. Well why not make this a reality? Science has taught us the power of our minds; and physicians have known [...]

Top 4 Elements of Strong Family Relationships

Top 4 Elements of Strong Family Relationships

Strong, solid family relationships don’t just happen; there are critical elements that must be there for these family ties to develop. When a relationship is built on a firm foundation it can withstand the hiccups of daily life and the unexpected moments of chaos. Mutual respect, time for fun, constant encouragement, and communicated love are [...]

Parents – Quit Saying NO!

Parents – Quit Saying NO!

Do you find yourself reponding ‘no’ to your children questions? Ok parents, this may get a little uncomfortable but self assessment is not for the weak at heart! Over the past twenty-five years I have observed parents and what I continue to see on a regular basis, is parents whose first response to any question from [...]

Take the ‘Thank You’ Challenge

Take the ‘Thank You’ Challenge

When was the last time you sent a hand written thank you note? Can’t remember? Well, you are in good company. Very few people are carrying on this age-old tradition in this era of technology. But if you want to really make an impression on someone – send a hand written note of appreciation.   [...]

Increase Self Esteem To Stop Bullying

Increase Self Esteem To Stop Bullying

When we feel good about ourselves we are less likely to lash out at others. Just think back to your last ‘good hair day’. On a good hair day, everyone and everything seems great, people are easy to get along with, parking spaces appear out of nowhere – life is good. An anti-bullying program needs [...]

The Importance Of Friendship

The Importance Of Friendship

Enduring friends, who support and encourage you throughout your life are vitally important to us all. In order to maintain a life-long friendship, you need to become a life-long friend. A true friend will accept you in spite of all your flaws. When you take this attitude towards others, they will return the same treatment [...]

Acknowledging the Adult

Acknowledging the Adult

What Have You Done To Prepare For Your College Freshman Coming Home For The Holidays?   Your college freshman is coming home for the holidays, now what? Having the time to reconnect and visit is very enticing. But this time is filled with lots of hidden landmines. Your child has been on their own with [...]

Thankfulness

Thankfulness

There is an epidemic sweeping our youth today that I like to call Entitlementitis: “I breathe therefore I deserve.” One of the fastest ways to overcome this is to develop an attitude of gratitude. I think if we offer our children the opportunity to be appreciative for what they have, they will be much more [...]