The best moments for a mother are when she sees her children learning, developing and succeeding. After all, the mother is someone who looks for the best in her children, even when they drive her crazy. May every mother enjoy this occasion as this moment of happiness comes after much sacrifice, devotion and patience. Kids…
Being a parent comes with a myriad of challenges. First it comes with what crying for him really means in the first few months, then it hits the terrible two-year-old stage and rises to the troubled teen years and beyond. Each stage of parenting is quite something. Add to the mix of it all having…
A pessimistic triathlete will always dwell on the unpleasant aspects of the sport. Everyone else knows they exist, but they focus their experiences on the thrill of triathlon to enjoy the benefits of the sport. If you’re more of a triathlete with a glass half empty that generates negative thoughts about your efforts, then fill…
The stress of unemployment can really affect confidence and mood. For some people it could lead to depression, for others a mere lack of motivation and a feeling of hopelessness. Employment is one of the main structures that helps people in our society feel positive, develop financial independence, and establish hope for the future. Even…
When I was a child, I often remember family dinners, where it was a time to be with the family without interruptions. When the phone rang, my mother would yell, “No one answers that.” Now, as a mother, I find it very difficult to carry on a conversation with my children without them being connected…
Note: Before you start showing children how to choose supporting details in an article, make sure the child understands what the “Main Idea” (topic sentence) is about. Begin by explaining to the child: The topic sentence of a passage or paragraph tells us what it is about. Ask them to write a topic sentence about…
How many times have you found yourself in a situation where you struggled to think of the perfect gift to buy someone you work with, care about, or are in love with? How often have you asked for clues as to what someone would want as a gift only to get the response, “Just get…
I remember watching math problems as a kid and feeling like none of it made sense. My dad, who was good at math, couldn’t understand why I couldn’t understand him. Then, secretly, he would draw pictures of the problem and “lo and behold, I have it!” I later learned that I am a visual learner…
There are many unique little things that we do each year when we try to make Christmas special for our little ones. We don’t have as many opportunities as our children grow up so fast and we are lucky to have ten good years to create that special Christmas magic for them. Everyone has heard…
Valentine’s Day is one of the most important days of the year to send greeting cards. It’s the official day of romance, which means couples throng to candlelit restaurants, gifts of chocolate, jewelry, and even the hopeful proposal, though proposers are advised not to make it too public in case of rejection. As everyone probably…
