Just Checking

Moms - Have you ever gotten an unwanted Surprise! from your child as they leave the house for school on Monday morning?  You've been with them all weekend, but they wait until 7 a.m. on Monday to tell you - "Mom, I promised you would send 2 dozen cupcakes for today's bake sale!" or "I need a Poster Board for today's geography assignment!" or "Do we have any purple spray paint?". Avoid this week's Surprise! by checking your child's backpack for notes, checking your e-mail for messages from teachers or just asking them if they have any requests prior to Monday Morning. This could eliminate a little stress from you life. And this week, with our Labor Day Holiday, you'll have one extra day to avoid Surprise!

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You Must Speak Up!

Moms - You must be your child's Advocate. If you don't speak up for your child, who else will?  Be their voice to support their vision.

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Go 4 it!

Moms:  Be Bold! Ask for what you want and don't be afraid to work hard to get it.
  
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Decide to Destress

Stress: It’s something most Moms can’t avoid.  But, too much stress can cause migraine headaches, insomnia, heart disease or other forms of mental and physical illnesses.

The Ohio Department of Mental Health suggestions these ways to reduce stress:

Work Off Stress: Physical activity from sports to gardening.  Develop an exercise plan that fits your lifestyle.

Talk out your worries:  Confide in a trusted friend or trained professional. You don’t have to go it alone.

Accept what you cannot change:  Recognize your limitations and the limitations of others. Develop a realistic, yet positive attitude.

How will you distress this week?

Building our Village One Mom @ a Time!

New Moms and beyond!

As the Mom of two daughters - one in Middle School and one in High School - I have received some great advice over the years. Here are a few tips I learned as a new parent from Susan Jindrich that can help Moms of children at any age.

Ways to Help Your Child

1. Read to them every day.

2. Give them plenty of love and encouragement.

3. Set some simple rules and stick to them.

4. Talk to your child and explain things to them. You are your child's first and most important teacher.

5. Listen to your child; they are willing and able to have very interesting conversations.

6. Be patient. Everyone has their difficult days.

7. Teach them respect for others.

8. Be proud of your child and show it. This builds their self-esteem.

9. Be a good role model for your child.

10. Give them a few simple chores to do around the house; it teachers responsibility to the family.

11. Volunteer in the classroom. Go see what they are learning.

12. Always, always, love your children and let them know it.

Building our Village one Mom @ at time!