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How Parents Can Recognize Concussions in Kids

2012-02-10T09:05:00-08:00

Parents Can Now Recognize Concussions in Kids!

How do parents know if their injured child has a concussion? Our expert blogger, Dr. Parnell Donahue, is a pediatrician. He is sharing new information, two suggestions, and two links in his article How Do You Recognize a Concussion? Let's find out his advice.

Parents Worry About Concussions

"What parent has not worried that their child has a concussion, or will get a concussion from playing football, soccer, or falling off a bike?

Unfortunately, infants fall off of beds, out of grocery carts, and on the play ground. Many of these "accidents" need not happen. I see toddlers and other young kids standing in shopping carts reaching for something on the shelf while Mom or Dad are looking for an item on the other side of the aisle. (When that happens, I usually stand guard by the cart until the parent returns and then say, "I was worried that he might fall." Some parents thank me and remove the kids, but others glare; I have even had a parent suggest that I should go away and let her parent her kids.)

Sports Injuries that Could Cause Concussions

But there are some injuries which are less easy to avoid. Out-fielders collide while going for a fly ball; soccer, hockey, and football players all crash into each other. Coach Lombardi said, "Football is not a contact sport; kissing is a contact sport; football is a collision sport!" And so are many others.

Two Things Parents and Coaches Should Have:

How does a parent or coach recognize a concussion? There is lots of discussion in coaching and medical journals about this question and much more information about how to treat them! We'll have to leave the treatment part to the attending physician, but an article in January's issue of AAP News (American Academy of Pediatrics) suggest a smart phone and tablet app which takes much of the guess work out of the problem.

Dr. Parnell hopes you'll find out the 2 links he recommends in his article: How Do You Recognize a Concussion?

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Let's give a Grateful Hand to Dr. Parnell Donahue for enlightening us on this very important subject.

Dr. Parnell Donahue

Read Dr. Parnell's Book ~ You'll be enlightened about what he's learned about teens!

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Money: What Kids Need to Learn and You Need to Teach!

2012-02-08T09:03:00-08:00

Teach Your Kids about Money!

Your kids need to know about money. Use the ideas, from our guest blogger and writer, Sean Gray. He teaches the following techniques to his children about money and you can too. Let's find out these strategies from his article, Teaching Your Kids All about Money.

Allowance and Responsibility

"When it comes time to start handing over an allowance to your children, one of the first things many parents think about is how to reward them for good behavior, or for good grades, but also how to teach them how to be responsible with that money. One of the best ways to teach them about money is to encourage them to do this is to have them pick up small little odd jobs around the neighborhood for extra money also.

Encourage Your Kids to Make Money

By the age of even 10 years old or so, they can do things like:

1. Help walk a neighbor's dog, or

2. Shovel snow,

3. Helping an elderly neighbor with gardening, or other things like this.

Once they have the money that they have earned from those type of odd jobs, they can combine it with their allowance from you, and begin their first effort at saving money.

Your kids can also do things even earlier than age 10, with your assistance and supervision of course. Helping you set up and accept money at a garage sale, and maybe having a lemonade stand at the garage sale is a perfect example of this.

Start a Savings Account

Now once your children get a little older, maybe around 14 or 15, you may want to encourage them to start their first savings account. This is a great way to teach them about responsibility with their money. They watch their savings grow as they are frugal with what they earn. The monthly bank statement can be a time to celebrate what they've managed to save each month, perhaps by giving them a little bit extra that day to go get a cheeseburger or an ice cream with!

Share Your Income and Expenses

If you also share things with your children, such as showing them how much your mortgage is each month when they get older, this will help reinforce the idea of why it is so important to save as much money as you can throughout life.

Show them the checks and balances of life, such as how much money you get each month to take care of your bills, explain what can happen if you don't pay those bills. These can be real eye opener lessons for your kids once they are old enough to understand. It can help shape what they do with their own money for years to come. And your children will appreciate you more for doing it!

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Let's applaud Sean for these great ideas for teaching kids about money.

Sean Gray

Sean Writes for Cash for Cars San Diego

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Bonus Article: Money, Parents, Character: Avoid These 10 Mistakes!

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How 3 Simple Questions Lead to Goals and Character in Kids!

2012-02-06T09:03:00-08:00

Building Character with Goals and 3 Simple Questions

A great way to build character in kids is through goal setting. But how? Bob Proctor, the great author and motivational speaker, offers 3 essential questions. Before learning about the questions let’s find out the importance of positive goals.

Why Parents Need to Teach Positive Goal Setting

Children must see goals clearly because, like all of us, they move toward their pictures. If their pictures portray failure, they will fail. This is where you come in. Teach them to form positive pictures with clear goals.

How Moving Toward a Negative Picture Causes Failure

Let’s pretend your son is picturing failing a math test. He decides not to study because he’s telling himself, “Why try? I’ll never get it.” The result will be failure because he turned his self-talk into a negative picture.

What Can You Do to Promote Clear Goals with Positive Pictures?

Ask your son to clearly picture receiving a good grade. Give him all the time he needs. Ask him if he likes the feeling that goes with getting a good grade. Chances are he’ll say, ‘Yes.’

Next ask him to picture himself studying for the test and answering all the questions correctly. Does he like the feeling of success? If so, he’s ready for Bob Proctor’s first question.

1. Can you do this?

In other words, can you study for the test to pass it? If your son’s answer is, ‘Yes,’ ask him the second question.

2. Are you willing to do it?

Meaning, are you willing to study for the test to pass it. If he’s willing to do it, then ask the third question.

3. How can you make it happen?

Get him to brainstorm solutions.

His Possible Solutions:

1. Study the examples in the book.

2. Take time to think through each problem.

3. Ask the teacher, you, or a classmate for help.

Your Action Step:

Talk to your child about how our thoughts are the pictures we make come true. Ask your child to start by sharing a small goal with you. Ask the 3 questions. If the answer to the first two is “Yes,” then ask your child, “How can you make it happen?”

By Jean Tracy, MSS

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Bonus Article:

Goal-Setting for Kids ~ How This Self-Talk Technique Raises Achieving Kids

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Obesity in Kids ~ Why Parents Must Avoid the Clean Plate Club!

2012-02-03T09:03:00-08:00

Obesity in Kids ~ Avoid the Clean Plate Club!

If you've been a member of the clean plate club and don't want your kids to join, our guest blogger, Suzanne Cullen, is here to help. Today she is bringing us 10 Reasons to Abolish the Clean Plate Club. Let's listen to her advice now.

"American kids are taught to clean their plates. “There are children starving in Africa”, is the mantra they hear repeated throughout their young lives. So, one may wonder, how does stuffing my face here in Peoria help end world hunger? The truth is, it’s time to put that idea to bed, and we’ll give you ten reasons why.

Here Then, Are 10 Reasons to Abolish the Clean Plate Club:

1. The campaign began during war time, when food was a commodity that Americans feared would be used up if not rationed wisely.

2. A compulsion to clean your plate, even after you’re full, encourages obesity and gluttony.

3. Nutritionists have shown that smaller meals, eaten more frequently, are a healthier option. We should start a Smaller Plate Club instead.

4. Portion sizes, especially in restaurants are larger than they were when this campaign was introduced. Cleaning your plate these days almost always means an intake of far more calories than the average person needs.

5. It’s really just an eating disorder, with patriotic roots. There’s no need today to polish off everything in front of us, just to prevent waste. It’s just as wasteful to eat too much as it is to throw away what you can’t eat.

6. Overeating can lead to more serious health issues, including diabetes and heart disease.

7. There is no longer a shortage in our food supply, as was the case when the Clean Plate Club was established after the Great Depression.

8. If anything, the idea of cleaning our plates unnecessarily depletes our food supply, rather than preserving it.

9. Moving away from the clean plate theory would help children to develop self-control, and to understand the concept of moderation.

10. It would be better to spread the wealth of food to the needy than to gorge ourselves with large portions. We’re not helping anyone by telling our children to eat enough food for two people because our neighbors are starving.

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Let's give Suzanne Cullen a BIG HAND for her 10 reason to abolish the clean plate club. Suzanne you gave us a lot to consider.

You can reach Suzanne Cullen at http://goo.gl/vwie1 or www.aupair.org

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Character Tips for Your Difficult Child: 10 Mistakes and 4 Solutions

2012-02-02T09:03:00-08:00

Don't Let Your Difficult Child Become An Immature Adult!

If your child is difficult for his age and doesn’t mature, chances are his probation officer will describe his behavior. Stay tuned for character tips from an expert. Today we will honor Dr. Partridge, a psychologist who spent his life studying immaturity and character in kids. First we’ll discover what he learned as a young consulting psychologist to probation officers. Then we’ll look at his Four Cornerstones of Character.

10 Mistakes Probation Officers Described in the Character of Their Probationers

Each sentence had to begin with the word “When” ~

“1. When he gets his butt out of bed in the morning and hauls it off to work just like the rest of us.

2. When he quits strutting around and roaring like some kind of lion king.

3. When she gets beyond blaming her parents for all of the zeros in her life.

4. When he learns something more than punching people out when things don’t go his way.

5. When she stops talking about how stupid her boss is.

6. When he can think about something other than how sick he feels.

7. When she stops lying to me and trying to manipulate me.

8. When he can just keep a job – any job.

9. When she isn’t constantly doing things to attract attention.

10. When he can think beyond trying to get something for nothing.”

Dr. Partridge noted how these adults acted like immature children. They hadn’t grown up.

Jean Tracy's Experience

Having been a pre-sentence evaluator myself, I understand what the officers meant. My job was to interview those convicted of crimes and write a report to the judge with recommendations for sentencing. So many of those interviewed blamed everybody but themselves, were lazy, and manipulative. When interviewing them, I listened for one thing, a sense of responsibility. Usually there was none.

Because of his work with students, parents, and teachers, Dr. Partridge developed his Four Cornerstones of Character. As you read his four cornerstones, think about what you’re doing to promote them in your children. Hopefully, they’ll never need a probation officer.

The Solutions: The Four Cornerstones of Character

“1. Ability to take responsibility for one’s self and to move beyond blaming others and external circumstances.

2. Ability to give up being the center of one’s social world and to develop a 50/50 give-and-take capability.

3. Ability to defer gratification and inhibit impulses.

4. Ability to accept frustration without ‘blowing up’ or ‘falling apart.’”

In my opinion, to build character in kids, parents must be firm, kind, and consistent. Without these parenting skills immature kids may become immature adults. Why? Because they'll lack Dr. Partridge's Four Cornerstones. Do you agree?

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Let's applaud the fine work of Dr. Partridge.

The list and the Four Cornerstones of Character are excerpts from Dr. C.R. Partridge’s book, Building Character Skills in the Out-of-Control Child.

Pick it up at: Amazon Books

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Bonus Article:

Character Building Tips For Parents of Kids Who Whine

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Rock Climbing for Kids: Building Character, Confidence,and Self-Esteem

2012-02-01T09:03:00-08:00

Rock Climbing Builds Character, Confidence, and Self-Esteem

Character, confidence and self-esteem are what we all want for all our kids. But I bet you didn’t think that rock climbing could be a key. Our guest blogger today, Jess Spate, is a former climbing instructor and a dedicated outdoor enthusiast. She knows what rock climbing can do for kids. Maybe she’ll convince you to put your kids on the wall.

What Physical Activity Suits Your Child?

Every parent wants their children to be fit and active but team sports aren't for everyone. Some kids love football, basketball, and baseball and others don't- sometimes it's very easy for less confident kids to feel out of place or pressured on sports teams. However, that doesn't mean they can't find a physical activity that suits them.

Why You Might Consider Rock Climbing

Indoor rock climbing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Most major cities now have at least one climbing gym, and some have a dozen or more. Almost all welcome kids as young as five and offer expert instruction to beginners. Despite being a little scary at first, indoor climbing is actually a very safe sport. There is always a rope ready to support a beginner climber. They're incredibly strong (you could suspend a small car with a standard 10mm climbing rope) and a little bit stretchy so even the tiniest fall is cushioned.

How Rock Climbing Brings a Sense of Achievement

Indoor climbing can be more than just a healthy workout. When you start out, the improvement rate is terrific. But the end of their first session almost all beginners start to see that they are capable of things that seemed impossible just a couple of hours ago. Every climb brings a sense of achievement even if you only got a little higher than you did last time.

How Instructors Deal with Nervous Kids

Most qualified indoor climbing instructors are well used to dealing with nervous children (and nervous adults!). They won't pressure you into doing anything you don't want to do. Instead, you'll start off easy and low, and gradually expand your comfort zone.

How Beginner Rock Climbing Parents Encourage Their Children

Being afraid is part of the package but it's not such a bad thing. In fact, climbing with your kids gives you the chance to provide a fantastic example. They'll see that you're nervous but having a go anyway. If you can laugh at yourself when you don't succeed, have a rest, and try again, you'll be showing them something incredibly important.

How the Family Encourages Character, Confidence, and Self-Esteem

Climbing is also a great activity for families with kids of different ages. It's cool enough to get any teenager interested, and while one person climbs the rest of the family can encourage them on. For the young and shy there is nothing quite encouragement from older brothers and sisters, and it never takes long for the cheering to start in a family group. Older kids will see that doing things with their little siblings can be really exciting.

Let's give a BIG HAND to Jesse Spate for her great post. She writes for Appalachian Outdoors when not climbing either indoors or outside on real rock.

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Arguments with Teens: Can They be Helpful?

2012-01-30T09:03:00-08:00

How Can Parent-Teen Arguments Be Good?

If you're arguing with your teen and are frustrated, you might not need to be. Our parenting expert and coach, Lorraine Segal, has researched why arguing can be a good thing for your teen. Let's find out what she's learned in her article, Parent-Teen Disagreements Have Positive Results.

If you find yourself in frequent arguments with your teen—take heart. According to a newly published study, the right kind of disagreement may help a teen ‘just say no’ to peers when pressured to use drugs or be sexually active.

The longitudinal study at the University of Virginia looked at a diverse group of 150 teens at ages 13, 15, and 16, and asked questions of the teens, their peers, and parents about the teen’s substance use, interactions with mothers, social skills, and friendships. Researchers also observed the teens interacting with family members.

The results of the study indicate that teens who “openly expressed their viewpoints” and “held their own” in discussions with their mothers were also more likely to resist peer pressure to use drugs or alcohol or become sexually active. The researchers particularly mentioned teens who could effectively use “reasoned arguments” to change parents’ minds about such topics as friends, grades, chores and house rules.

In contrast, teens who tried to use “pressure, whining, or insults” to get their way or those who gave in immediately without arguing, were more likely to give in to peer pressure as well.

Most people, unless conflict resolution professionals, tend to think that all conflict is bad. Parents can see their kids “talking back” as a sign of failure. On the contrary, when teens learn to stand up for a position and negotiate solutions, the skills learned carry over into better decision-making about sex, drugs, and alcohol, issues that deeply concern parents.

As a coach and mediator who helps teens and adults gain skills for communicating effectively, I often tell clients that conflict can have positive outcomes. It is challenging for parents and teens to figure out how to navigate difficult conversations successfully, but if they begin with love and a willingness to truly listen to each other, the result is far better than either yelling and dictating or just giving in.

By the way, the study said nothing about who “won” the argument. It was a respectful, effective style of communicating that made the difference for the teens.

For article research sources go to:

http://conflictremedy.com/2012/01/06/parent-teen-disagreements-have-positive-results/

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Lorraine Segal

Let's give Lorraine a BIG HAND for her research on this topic. You gave us an excellent article, Lorraine.

To contact Lorraine go to: http://www.conflictremedy.com/ You can reach her at (707) 236-8079, lorraine@conflictremedy.com

Through her business, Conflict Remedy, Lorraine Segal, provides communication coaching and mediation for parents, teens, couples and people in organizations. Services available by telephone and Skype, as well as face to face in Santa Rosa, California.

Bonus Article:

Child Discipline Tips –How to Discipline Kids without Arguments

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5 Parenting Tips: What You Need for Your Newborn Baby

2012-01-29T09:03:00-08:00

If you're a parent getting ready for your newborn, do you have what you need? Our guest blogger, Mike Hawks, from Austraila, is here to share what you need from his article, 5 Things to Do When Your Baby is Born. Let's hear his advice.

   What Parents Need for their Newborns

Babies are absolutely lovable, but their care is one of the scariest things for many mothers. There are many aspects to look after for which you need to purchase various things. Many mothers often purchase numerous useless items, which serve no purpose after they have used it once.

As a mom, you will have to address various needs of your child. During the early days, your child will have a similar routine, such as feeding, sleeping and frequent change of diapers.

The other two significant things you should consider are bathing and travelling. You need to get yourself prepared for many things well in advance for all these things.

In this article, you will find 5 useful tips to follow when your baby is born. Maintain all the below mentioned requisitions in sufficient quantity.

1. Diapers and Other Items: You will need diapers the most along with other things. Many moms choose to purchase disposable nappies, whereas if you are environmentally cautious, you can also opt for green disposable diapers.

2. Baby Skin Products: Pile up stocks of cotton balls, diaper ointments and wipes to take good care of your baby’s skin. Newborn babies have extremely sensitive and soft skin so you must ensure you keep bacteria away.

Some moms also prefer using washcloth and warm water in place of wipes to avoid their fragrance and harsh chemicals. The good news is that there are many fragrance and chemical free diapers available now. Change the diapers often, as extreme dryness and air blockage can rupture the skin.

3. Baby Cribs: Babies sleep up to sixteen hours in a day during their early months. So as your newborn will spend most of the time sleeping, you should invest in a quality baby crib. Ensure it is set properly at the correct place. The mattress should be parallel without any excess bedding.

However, you should remember never to use a pillow for an infant until the age of 12 months.

4. Baby Feeding Bottles: Babies require feeding after every two hours. Demand feeding is a good approach, but you should also develop a free-feeding routine in conjunction to keep the baby’s digestive system regulated. Ensure the baby burps because it releases the air taken from the bottle.

Boil the bottle parts regularly to avoid bacteria from accumulating. Preferably, purchase 3 to 4 baby feeding bottles as you will need one while cleaning the other. One spare bottle set should always be there for emergency needs.

5. Sterilizer: Sterilizers are really beneficial for your newborn’s hygiene. You can clean up those milk bottles in the sterilizer very easily. You do not need to spend a huge sum of money on a sterilizer, purchase an average-priced steam sterilizer and cleaning brush.

There are various types of sterilizer available, purchase the one that includes bottle brushes for easy use. However, if you want to purchase a sterilizer without a brush, make sure you purchase bottle brushes that go along with the sterilizer.

Let's give a big THANK YOU to Mike for his parenting tips. They will help many parents get ready with the right equipment for their new babies.



Mike Hawks

You may connect with Mike at: www.toysparadise.com.au

Bonus Article: Motivation – 5 Ways Parents Can Motivate Pre-School Kids

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How to Boost Character and Potential in Kids with 12 Easy Goals

2012-01-27T09:03:00-08:00

Goal Setting Begins with What Kids Want to Achieve

If you’d like to boost character in your kids through teaching them goal setting, you’re in for a treat from the Care4hire blog. Keep reading to find 12 ways to teach setting goals to your children.

“You want to teach your kids to set goals, get to work on them, and ultimately achieve them. How can parents and babysitters help kids with this life lesson?

1. Talk to your kids about the goal setting, progress, and achievement in your own life.

2. Talk with your kids about what goals they would like to set for themselves. Younger kids should have short-term goals. Teens can establish longer-term goals (i.e., college and career planning).

3. Write down the goals you have agreed upon. Each goal should be recorded on a separate piece of paper or poster board.

4. Talk with your kids about what steps they think they need to take to achieve their goals. Each step toward goal achievement should be discussed.

5. On the goal papers or poster boards referenced in #3 above, record the steps to goal achievement.

6. Post the papers or poster boards in a location that is highly visible to your kids.

7. Periodically review your kids’ progress relative to their goals.

8. Praise your kids when they successfully achieve steps along the way to goal achievement.

9. Encourage your kids (or redirect your kids, depending on the nature of the goal) when steps are not achieved.

10. Periodically review the goals and their steps to ensure that the goals continue to be achievable and that the steps remain the best or most realistic means to achieve the goals. (Note: many young kids lack perseverance.

Don’t let your kids easily wander from one goal to another without goal achievement or a valid reason for the change of heart. For example, if one of your kids set “save money to buy the music box I like” as her goal two months ago, but she’s not made as much money as she wanted so she now wants to abandon that goal for something more fun, perhaps it’s best to allow her to add the fun goal while still pursuing the original goal as well.)

11. If your kids cannot achieve one or more of their goals, do a goal post-mortem. Without being accusatory, try to determine what went wrong and what can be done to ensure that the next goals set will more likely be achieved. (Note: there may need to be consequences for some goals not being achieved. For example, in the examples above, if one of your kids had getting an “all ‘A’ report card” as her goal, but she got two failing grades instead, a consequence may be warranted.)

12. Celebrate with your kids when they achieve their goals. Goal achievement, for most kids, is a reward in itself. However, celebrations in recognition of goal achievement reinforce the benefits of goal achievement. So, have a pizza night and let your kids choose the kind of pizza they want. Or give them an extra hour to stay up one evening. Or celebrate in whatever way you and your kids think best.”

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Let’s give a BIG HAND to Care4hire for these great goal setting ideas.

Connect with Care4hire at http://blog.care4hire.com/goals/456 or

www.Care4hire.com

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Bonus Article:

Goal-Setting for Kids ~ How This Self-Talk Technique Raises Achieving Kids

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Warning: These Quotes Could Motivate Your Kids!

2012-01-25T09:03:00-08:00

               Great Quotes Motivate Kids

If you repeat positive quotes to motivate your kids, they will remember. Your quotes will become part of their self-talk. When times are tough they will hear these quotes in their minds. Such thoughts become the inspiration that keeps them going when they need it.

10 Motivational Quotes to Repeat for Children

1. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Guru Laozi

2. “The mind is everything: what you think, you become.” – Gautama Buddha

3. “Our greatest glory is not in falling, but in getting up every time we do. - Confucius

4. “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein

5. “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” – Muhammad Ali

6. “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.”     Dalai Lama

7. “Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.” - Confucius

8. “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you’ll do things differently.” – Warren Buffet

9. “The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still, small voice of conscience.” - Mahatma Gandhi

10. "It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." – J.K. Rowling

If these quotes reflect what you believe, say them often. If you prefer other quotes, use them. Your good messages are important ways to influence your child’s thoughts. Make them real by discussing each quote’s meaning. Ask your child what she thinks about them too.

Use Motivational Quotes to Inspire Children When They:

Lose a game

Receive a good grade

Need to do homework

Make a new friend

Win an award

Need a hopeful word from you

She's Motivated!

Positive sayings repeated often motivate kids to do their best. Such quotes become the strong inner voice to do well throughout their lives. Motivational quotes will help your children become people of character.

Author: Jean Tracy, MSS

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Bonus Article:

Motivation: 10 No-Cost Rewards for Parents to Use that Motivate Kids

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