Leadership ability often shows up early in a child’s life.
Leadership skills don’t come out of a kid without encouragement from those that see it! Achieving leadership skills is a journey that involves you as a parent. Not every kid will be like Thomas Jefferson, but every child has an abundance of potential for greatness. As a parent, find ways to allow your child to […]
Assigned to Mow the Lawn!
Dad assigned me a new job this morning. He thinks I am now old enough to mow the lawn with the power mower. This means more work for me. I don’t like this growing up stuff—I wish I could be Peter Pan. Anyway, Dad showed me how to start the mower and how to go […]
Do you see your child as a promise and a possibility?
Your child is full of exceptional potential. Your child was created for a purpose. It is your responsibility to identify the likely strengths of your child and then take the steps that help him/her become all that God intended. To reach one’s potential is a journey that involves you as a parent, your child’s teachers, […]
I’m on restriction!
I am on restriction for some dumb thing I did this last weekend. I am usually a good kid but what I did to by sister, Becky, was not a good thing. I really don’t want to talk about what I did. Restriction means I cannot leave my property today—including going to swimming lessons. Bummer. […]
Encourage imagination!
Encourage your children to use their imagination. Allow their little minds to dream big dreams. When you hear about an imaginary friend engage your child by asking questions about this new friend. This is all a part of growing up. Find ways to teach life lessons by relating to these friends that you cannot see. […]