Identify your child’s strengths:- “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid” -Albert Einstein. I hope his words remind you of the very famous ‘Animal Story’. Let me rewind history. Once upon a time, all the animals decided to organize […]
The liberal standard of today’s society with its sea change of values, attitudes and changing lifestyles has caused both parents and children to reel in a sea of uncertainty. The constant exposure to consumerism, violence, promiscuity, sexual preferences and pedophilia through audiovisual media has a confusing effect on impressionable minds. The erosion of authority, fragmented families, broken marriages and unsafe […]
Ellen Reid Smith brought to my attention the cowgirls of old in an incredibly inspiring book, Cowgirl Smarts, How to Rope a Kick-Ass Life. The book was given to me by an old cowgirl friend of mine on a long-awaited and well-deserved camping trip. We were sitting by the campfire watching the embers die down as we finished our long […]
In the forests of Mississippi, large predators are few and far between. We have no grizzlies or wolves, and contrary to what your friend Robbie says, there hasn’t been a confirmed panther sighting in decades. What we do have are wildcats. What is a bobcat? With a scientific name as Lynx rufus, the bobcat is a true and native Mississippian. […]
Back pain is not as unusual as you think. Increasingly, our lifestyle is putting a lot of pressure on our backs. Pressure and stress are very common symptoms of the hectic lives we lead. Unfortunately, they can contribute to back and neck pain as we physically and emotionally tense up and round our shoulders. Also, we still work (many of […]
my children enjoyed The castle in the attic by Elizabeth Winthrop, so we decided to listen to the sequel, The battle for the castle. Both kids gave the book a thumbs up, and I was engrossed enough with the book to keep listening. The summary William took a magical journey back in time six hundred years with his nanny, Mrs. […]
While drinking more water is a good idea for everyone, especially during the hot summer months, too much water can spill. Harmful to infants 6 months of age and younger. according to a study in Clinicians Reviews a 1997 survey of new mothers found that almost 25 percent give their babies water in at least 3 times a week in […]
Primal Burn Book Review – Does It Work? The Primal Burn Program is a popular and successful e-book by Ken Smith and has helped thousands of people around the world lose weight successfully. It incorporates a formula that helps the body to burn fat quickly by eating food and doing specific exercises that cause the body to speed up the […]
Probably the healthiest eating pattern you can follow is that of a vegetarian or vegan. However, people (especially meat eaters) or people who like fast food often classify vegetarians, or those who practice such a lifestyle, as frail or anemic. However, those are just two of the “myth-concepts” perceived by people who are not used to eating vegetarian or vegan […]
The outdoors is a great place for children to learn. Spending time in nature is not only good for your senses, it’s also great for your mental and physical health. Not to mention, it’s super fun, especially if you’re coming together as a family. Hiking is a great way to explore the outdoors with children, but as a parent, you […]
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