1) This is dinner. Summer parties are typically buffets and spreads. Treat them like dinner, not an extended cocktail hour. That means making a plate and stick to it. 2) Choose your indulgence.Here’s the fun part: pick a splurge. Will it be alcohol, chips or...
School’s out for summer! And the kids are happy. No stress, no homework, no getting up early… But then the dreaded question: ‘What are we doing today, Mom?’ Summertime is easy. Summertime is slow and relaxed. But summertime can also become boring pretty quickly....
When was the last time you complemented yourself in front of your small beings? I ask because small beings are listening to every single thing that you say, even when you think they’re not. Someone recently wrote to me: “My six-year-old thinks...
By Laura Young, Energetic Juniors Youth Fitness Trainer Did the last day of school spring up on you out of nowhere!? Now the kids are home all day, and all they want to do is park themselves on the couch, watch TV, and play video games. Yet they still need to...
The following question was recently asked. If my daughter studies dance do you think it will help to build her confidence and self esteem? Yes, it will build confidence. Dance is a form of self expression and your confidence grows when you dance and aren’t...
Due to a great deal of interest in last month’s topic of developing self-confidence, we have decided to revisit the theme this month. More specifically, we wish to discuss how a non-competitive learning environment builds a child’s self-esteem. Having...
