Learning to Thrive by Overcoming Adversity is Resiliency! by Michael Ballard Resiliency is our ability to bounce back even in adversity. It is a set of key resources that help us have more successful experiences and outcomes even when life is hard and feels unfair. The good news is that researchers are proving that it […]
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Aug
Aug
Easy Life Skill Comparing Prices Training Life skills comparing prices can help math become real. What is better eating out or making dinner at home? Home much money can you save? Can you find the recipes to make the same or similar food? Math can be a little drab when it’s problems on a worksheet. […]
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Aug
Aug
Math Skills Game Don’t Get Mad, Get Even Help your child build math confidence as you bolster his ability to differentiate between even and odd numbers. Math skills for children does not have to come with frustration and tears. Want a little extra math practice without the drudgery? Try this fun card game that teaches kids the different […]
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Apr
Apr
Sleep strategies toolbox Do you have energizer bunnies in the middle of the night? Sleep strategies became one of our creative survival skills as we reared children with neurodiversity (ADHD, FASD and incredible sensory issues). As a baby, our daughter slept fretfully. As a toddler she once fell and we took her to ER, the […]
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Jan
Binge drinking numbers are higher than most people think. ‘Skol’ Binge drinking creates more inhibition with unplanned sexual encounters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that drinking too much at one time has become a bigger problem than previously thought and binge drinking causes 80,000 deaths in the US each year. According to the […]
CALM, CLARITY, Johan Wiklander, My life balance as a person
Family Values – How to create and describe yours
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Jan
Jan
Family values can be unstated or stated – what are yours? Children and especially teens need clear direction and understanding of what family values parents and caregivers agree to. Family values when they are in the open and known by all members become a valuable tool to build cooperation and a family team. What is […]
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Jan
Jan
Positive language provides children with clarity Children (especially tweens and teens) pay attention to positive language quicker than they listen (or even hear) negativity. Negative breeds negative and children can more easily understand words they can picture in their head (visualize). The day I tried to remove the word “not” when I talked to the […]
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Dec
Dec
Calming me is my most difficult. This is probably one of the most difficult things as a parent to handle my kids — me. We all know that preserving family harmony makes it easier, but it is so difficult when it really matters. Your ability to work on your own mental and physical condition will […]
CHALLENGE, CONTINUOUS LEARNING, COOPERATE, RealFamily
Move with Kids: Smooth Move Tips Utilizing Your Kids
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Dec
Dec
10 Tips to Gain a Less Stress Smooth Move with Kids You’re planning a move and you are worried about the move with kids. You think you can do it more easily by yourself. Actually, it can go much more smoothly if you involve your children in the process. It will help them to feel […]
ALCOHOL, Jodee Kulp, LIVE ABILITIES, MIND ABILITIES, WELLBRIETY
Summer Fun with Alcohol Free – Mocktails
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May
May
Looking to have a sober fun celebration – check out some of the best Internet’s Best Mocktail recipe sites: PInterest: Mocktails are just click this link and discover a world full of delicious spirit free drinks Alcohol Free drinks Alcohol Free drinks and Party Ideas Alcohol Free Baby Shower drinks and ideas Homemade and Alcohol […]
ALCOHOL, Jodee Kulp, LIVE ABILITIES, MIND ABILITIES, WELLBRIETY
Celebrating Red Shoes Rocks Visibility Together
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Apr
Apr
You don’t have to sit around and hope your buddies aren’t going to the dive bar to watch the game. Be proactive and start organizing your own action. You can invite your friends to come along, or you can meet people there. Check out the website of your local park district and city’s adult learning […]