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You: Your Child’s Biggest Inspiration

You have chosen to school your children at home, and by so doing, you are the adult they see all day, every day, be it during school time, family time, grocery shopping time … you are their main example when it comes to how to be an adult. This is flattering, but it also comes with a lot of responsibility. I’m sure you’re well aware of the dangers of setting a bad example, but I wonder if you’re equally aware of the power of setting a positive example for your child. Because they are home with you all day, they … Continue reading →

Be a Model

‘Children need models not critics.’ These were the words I saw recently outside a school. They struck me as very true. Today we hear a lot from some older people about the younger generation and how they are not as well behaved, obedient, compliant, well mannered, or respectful as previous generations. Can I suggest that maybe there is a reason for that? It is far easier to criticize than it is to model a lifestyle. Instead of being critics maybe what is needed is modeling a positive loving marriage. What young people to see is cooperation, courtesy, kindness, respect for … Continue reading →

What Are You Modeling Today?

One of my daughters is a big fan of the reality show “America’s Next Top Model.” I, myself, cannot understand the appeal of the program, but the other day while she was watching it, I realized that one of my “issues” with the reality television programs is that I feel as though they model such horrible human behavior. As much as I wish that my children were not exposed to such self-absorbed, selfish, immature, and irresponsible behaviors (to say the very least), I cannot always control that. All that I can control is my own behaviors and hope that I … Continue reading →

Teach Your Child How to Dream

I’m a firm believer that children need to be taught how to dream. By “dream,” I mean having a driving hope for the future—a clear concept or idea of what they want to do or be. Every child needs to learn this, and children with special needs are no exception. Some children develop a dream for their lives from early childhood, but many children must be taught to dream. These are the kids that shrug their shoulders and say, “I dunno,” when asked about their future plans. Why Dream? A child with a dream has greater motivation to achieve. Children … Continue reading →

What Are You Teaching Your Kids About Gossip?

Ah…we try so hard as parents and watch our Ps and Qs—we strive to set a good example and be good role models for our children…but what about when it comes to gossip? Do our children hear us chatting away on the phone or on the sidelines at the soccer games—talking about neighbors, teachers, other parents, or anyone else? What are we teaching our children about gossip when they hear the things that we talk about with our grown-up friends? Of course we’re not perfect! And I have a very good friend who admits that gossip is really her biggest … Continue reading →

Role Models – Re-Purposing Them In Your Life

Role models are people who capture our imagination because they demonstrate success at levels we believe that we can only dream about. Our role models may be rich and wealthy like Donald Trump or Bill Gates. They may have tremendous fame like Julia Roberts, Princess Diana and Brad Pitt. The thing about role models that makes them so great is that they are living proof that provides us with reassurance that greatness can be accomplished. Whether they work with personal trainers, financial advisors or agents – their success is what makes them a role model for you. Re-Purposing Your Role … Continue reading →

Why Modeling is Good for Your Child

Now wait a minute. Were you assuming that I meant modeling clothing? Did you think I was suggesting that your child should strive to strut down a runway in her future? Ahem, no. But perhaps that’s a good way to explain what I really mean. When a designer puts his clothes on someone, he chooses a person with a fabulous figure, tall, slender, who can walk with confidence and grace. He wants to demonstrate the possibilities with his design, and how it’s supposed to look and fit, ideally. And what does his model do? (Excuse the use of pronouns here. … Continue reading →

10 Ways To Be A Positive Role Model

In my blog “Who is your Child’s Role Model” I discuss the survey results that show that 50% of teenagers view a relative as a role model. Which means that parents are often their own child’s role models. So as a parent it is important that you are a good role model for your child. Here are ten ways that you can be a positive role model for your child. 1. Share your values. Let your child know what your stand is on things like drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and premarital sex. Having a value system like religion is also important. … Continue reading →

Protect your Special Needs Child from Bullying

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Once upon a time, there was a bully. He was rough. He was tough. He was mean. He was obscene. He was large, and in charge. He thought he was cool, and he ruled the school. Although this is the image that comes to mind when we think of “bullies,” in reality, bullying takes many forms. In most cases, bullies look like any ordinary student at your child’s school. And they often strike in groups, where several kids encourage and feed off each other. A bully doesn’t wear a sign on his chest. And many of them (rather vicious at … Continue reading →

The Importance of Grandparents

I recently read an article describing a study conducted by BYU about the importance of grandparent involvement in the lives of children. The researchers interviewed 400 children between the ages of 10 and 14 years old. After one year they found that those who had direct involvement from grandparents were kinder to others outside of their immediate family and friends; and in some cases smarter. Is it actually possible that our children are kinder as a result of having their grandparents involved? According to this study there seems to be a strong correlation. Looking back, this doesn’t really surprise me. … Continue reading →