The "Yes, I Can" Child

My Hallmark Moment with Dad this Christmas

As I travel and work with families I try my best to always remind parents to consider the legacy they are leaving behind for their child. One of the niche areas I am called upon by other colleagues to teach about is character building. I believe if you build healthy, confident self-esteem in your child it is the greatest gift you can give them. I know it's not easy. It's takes consistency and discipline. It requires accountability at each level of maturity. It may seem at times like you're climbing the biggest mountain of your lifetime, but when you reach the top and you see the horizon, oh it is wonderful! Imagine the character of honesty, integrity, compassion, and self-discipline your daughter carries with her as she moves forward into adulthood?

My Dad was tough on me at times as a child. He pushed me to the next level. Always challenged me to go the extra mile. Today, I can appreciate those principles he instilled in me probably more than he realizes. As an example my Dad requires the same of himself as he did of me. He takes great pride in his work and isn't satisfied until he feels it's done "just right".

As I opened my Christmas card this year from my Dad it truly was a Hallmark moment. I cried tears of gratitude. The card read...

Daughter,

There are many gifts

that I wish for you at Christmas.

I'd like to give you the gift of happiness,

but the path that leads you there is one

you have to find on your own.

I'd like to give you the gift of wisdom,

but that's something only years of

experience can bring.

I'd like to give you the gift of success,

but that's something

that only has true value

if it's earned.

But there's one gift

I can give you this Christmas

that will always be with you --

and that's the love

of a proud parents heart.

Merry Christmas

Love,

Dad

 

I might not have understood everything he was teaching me way back when. There were times when I walked away crying like any daughter does with her Dad. There were times when I screamed at him, "you just don't get it." But now because of who he is and the relationship we have I can appreciate all those vital principles he's taught me that's played a big part of who I am today. Thank you Papa for your constant love and support and especially for instilling good character.

As a parent you might be feeling overwhelmed or frustrated during this time when dealing with a specific up hill battle. I urge you to keep persevering. Take that next step to keep consistency. Keep setting the example of integrity. Stand firm on what's right even when experiencing rebellion, but do it with LOVE. Wrap your arms around your child, tell them you love them, and remain steadfast in accountability. In doing so your legacy will be tremendous!

No matter how hard it seemed to me as a child as I was growing and maturing I always knew my Dad loved me and was dedicated to his children.  He had my best interest at heart and showed it by his investment of time with me as I grew. As we celebrate Christmas and start a new year I hope you gain a stronger more loving, connection with your child that leaves a lasting legacy.

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Raising Great Kids: A Heartwise™ Telesummit to Help Parents & Professionals Learn Best Kid-Care Practices for Health, Emotions, Discipline and Technology

Two parenting authors, Dr. Caron Goode and Dr. Minette Riordan, have organized a virtual conference offering12 hours of free training for people who raising and caring for children.

The excitement is building for a January, 2012 free GLOBAL virtual conference to kick off the grand opening of HeartWiseParent.com and empower parents and professionals to learn the latest how-tos for easy birthing, gluten-free meals, nutritious eating, fostering emotional intelligence, managing technology and children, preventing cyber bullying, and maintaining loving discipline through values, responsiveness and boundaries.

The purpose of this telesummit is to INSPIRE, INFORM, AND INFLUENCE parents, coaches, counselors, caregivers, educators, teachers, and grandparents about the best practices for raising great families.  Taking place in January, 2012, the virtual presentations are made on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week starting January 3rd through January 27th, 2012 @ 1 PM CT. Each week of January offers a hot topic and refreshing information, allowing parents to breathe easy when they hear about new science, health, and strategies for discipline.

Week 1 – Health & Fitness

Week 2 – Emotional Intelligence

Week 3 – Discipline

Week 4 – Kids & Technology

There will be a panel of 15 experts who will speak about the topics that parents and professionals are buzzing about: Safe birthing options, gluten free diets, nutritious eating, strategies for helping kids learn emotional social skills and what discipline is most effective, as well as nurturing. We won’t leave you wondering what to do about the questions of kids’ time on the computer and the topic of cyber bullying. What a treasure trove of practical and inspiring information for parents, educators, caregivers, nannies, coaches, and family members.

The virtual online event will be held all four Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in January 2012. Go to HeartWiseParent.com and enter your email address to get more information and a reminder about the event.

Here is the lineup of speakers and topics for the virtual conference:

Week One:  Health and Fitness

Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 1 PM CT – The Path to Safer, Easier Births – Dr. Jeanne Ohm believes that “raising children” begins at conception and includes our state of being in pregnancy and birth. In this session, Dr. Ohm will discuss the state of birth today and how to empower women to make informed choices for conscious birthing. She is Executive Director of the ICPA and Chief Editor of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. www.icpa4kids.org

Thursday, January 5, 2012, 1 PM CT – Staying Sane While Cooking for Varied Needs – Debbie Johnson best-selling author of Think Yourself Thin also wrote a “Natural Recipe” Column for The Edge Life Magazine. These recipes came about due to Debbie’s own personal health challenges. Do you have vegan teens, a diabetic family member, and a gluten-intolerant child? To cook just one meal, one dessert and everyone can add what they need. Discover the simplicity of flexible recipes and “add-ons” from the former executive chef of her own gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, allergy-friendly, vegan to meat restaurant. http://www.glutenfreefun.com

Friday, January 6, 2011, 1 PM CT – Synchronize with the Season… Winter into Spring Medicine: REST, RESTORE, REVITALIZE! – Dr. Jeanette Wolfe shares how to synchronize your children & families with their natural, optimal rhythms for health & harmony. She’ll cover seasonal foods, supplements & practices to support your family’s vibrant energy with seasonal, natural wellness. Dr. Jeanette Wolfe is a Naturopathic Doctor, Intuitive Counselor, currently works with medical institutions, schools, corporations & families & children to empower all who seek her out to heal emotionally, physically & spiritually! www.planetapothecary.com

Week Two:  Emotional Intelligence

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 1 PM CT – What Does Emotional Intelligence Have To Do With Children’s Happiness & Success? Everything! – Korrel Kanoy shares that not all children have the aptitude for superior academic performance, a superstar athlete, or to excel in the arts. But, all children can be taught emotional intelligence skills, which significantly enhance their happiness and social and academic success. Korrel he has been a college professor for over 30 years and published Annie’s Lost Hat (available from amazon.com), a picture book for children that teaches emotional intelligence lessons through the story.   http://kidsemotionalintelligence.com

Thursday, January 12, 2012, 1 PM CT – What Are The 5 Steps You Use to Emotion Coach Parents? – Keyuri Joshi “retired” from nursing to be a stay at home mom. As her only child grew, she turned her passion of championing others as a Life and Parenting Coach, and an Emotional Intelligence Coach. Of vital importance to Keyuri is to teach parents how to build emotional intelligence skills in their children. Research proves that kids who are raised by emotion coaching parents are on a completely different trajectory than children of other parents. www.ontheballparent.com

Thursday, January 12, 2012, 1:30 PM CT – Giving From the Overflow - Cassandra Arnold’s mission as an ACPI Certified Parenting Coach is to teach what she has learned as a parent, proprietor of a childcare center, and facilitator of parenting partnership support groups. In this presentation, you will learn what it means to give from the overflow when parents feel continual tension between satisfying their needs and satisfying their children’s needs. There does not have to be conflict. We forget that you are the greatest gift you can ever give to your child — a satisfied, happy you. That’s giving from the overflow.

Friday, January 13, 2012, 1 PM CT- A Research Based Approach to Bullying – Reduce the Effects by Understanding the Causes – Astrid Witt is a sought after speaker for schools and parent organizations, offering a research based perspective on how the brain learns and what consequences this should have for our schools. She notes that bullying is constantly on the rise and mandatory anti-bullying programs not only fail to bring results, but rather contribute to the problem. You will learn why anti-bullying doesn’t work, how to stop bullying, and the fundamental difference of helping victims vs. empowering victims, discernment between bullying and criminal behavior and more. WhatTheExpertsKnow.com

Week Three:  Discipline

Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 1 PM CT – Secrets to Successful Discipline – Debbie Johnson was a highly sought after as a substitute teacher for three years in inner-city school of Phoenix and Denver. Teachers and administrators noticed her skills in getting extremely difficult children to listen, learn and pay attention. Discover the secret of creating the image that will call your family to the highest within each of your loved ones. From understanding the way boys may respond differently than girls to the images that work for all, best-selling author Debbie Johnson will share compassionate communication that works. http://djsuccesstraining.com

Thursday, January 19, 2012, 1 PM CT – Loving Discipline – Chris White, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician, parent educator, and life coach. He is the director of Essential Parenting and the creator of Loving Discipline and will clarify how parents can help children be clear about their values, self-motivated and self-directed toward their goals, capable of respectful and responsible behaviors on their own. Loving Discipline creates a harmonious household, preserve your child’s dignity, and support them in becoming fully themselves.  Http://www.essentialparenting.com

Thursday, January 19, 2012, 1:30 PM CT – Responding Your Way to Effective Discipline Management – Sharon Egan is passionate about helping parents discover the incredible rewards that effective parenting can bring to a family. Join her to explore if impulsive reactions equate to effective behavior management and explore ways to discipline effectively through responding to your children’s behavior. Through her work as psychotherapist, teacher, parent educator, workshop presenter and speaker and as an ACPI Certified Parenting Coach, Sharon knows how to navigate through the stress, the pain, and the “what now” moments that parents face. [email protected]

Friday January 20, 2012, 1 PM CT – Raising a Values-Centered Family – Dr. Minette Riordan will share how to determine what your own values are, how to model values and how to structure family rules, relationships and discipline around your values. Educate your children to discern what matters to them and how living a values-centered life leads to high self-worth and personal success. Dr. Minette Riordan is the founder of North Texas Kids magazine and is a certified parenting coach as well as trainer for the Academy for Parent Coaching International. She successfully built a multi-media publishing company targeting families in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.  http://www.NorthTexasKids.com

Friday January 20, 2012, 1:30 PM CT  – Discipline is Not a Dirty Word – Lesa Day  In today's world, "discipline" tends to carry a negative connotation. Thoughts of order, control, and punishment come to mind when asked to define the word in the context of parenting. Although all of those words are part of the definition of discipline it doesn't need to have a negative slant to it. In this  presentation Lesa will share why...

1. discipline is important in a child's growth and development
2. a child thrives with discipline
3. it's critical in building a child's character
4. how to start taking positive action steps immediately.

Lesa Day has been coaching parents in the private sector for over 20 years. With her top selling book in hand, “How to Get Your Child to Say, Yes! I Can! And I Will!” this Atlanta based speaker transforms the hearts and minds of our youth and empowers them to reach their greatest potential. http://www.yesIcanandIwill.com

Week Four:  Kids and Technology

Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 1 PM CT – What Parents Need to Know about Cyber-bullying and How to Prevent It – JP Butler has worked with youth since 2004. He has conducted classroom instruction, workshops, assemblies, trainings, and has personally mentored youth nationwide. Cyber bullying is quickly becoming a very dangerous form of peer abuse. No matter what site you are using, know the signs of cyber bullying, the dangers of cyber bullying, and learn what steps you can take to help prevent a cyber bully from gaining the power! JP provides all-school youth assemblies, school staff trainings, and parent presentations on bullying to help all of his audiences understand why bullying is still a very prevalent issue in today’s society.

http://www.quantumleadershipinc.org

Thursday, January 26, 2012, 1 PM CT – How Today’s Technology is Affecting Children’s Emotions, Creative Abilities and World View – Michael Simonson

With the current use of technology today many children do not need to utilize their own creative abilities. When children are taught to explore and utilize their creative abilities they learn to be in control of their mind and their body. Michael Simonson has been involved with a pilot program at the Hunter School in Rumney, New Hampshire, a school for young boys and girls with ADHD, Asperger’s and related conditions. Adam Mosston, an Emmy-Award winning TV producer who has captured some of the children’s progress on film.www.energeticallysensitivechild.com

Laurie Ferris, as the mother of Zach, has experienced for years the emotional roller coaster and stress of parenting an energetically sensitive child. Laurie began working with Michael Simonson to save her son Zach, ultimately resulting in Laurie getting her son back. He is now off of all medications. Laurie currently works at the Hunter School in Rumney, New Hampshire, a small non-profit therapeutic boarding school that offers holistic and complimentary approaches to helping young children with ADHD, Aspergers and related conditions.  www.energeticallysensitivechild.com

Friday, January 27, 2012, 1 PM CT, Managing Your Family’s Technology Habit – Dr. Polly Dunn asks, “Does your family spend more time communicating online than with each other?” You may not be able to get your kids down to under two hours of screen time a day, but you can work towards reducing their viewing habits to a healthier level. In this presentation you’ll learn the skills you need to decrease your family’s technology use to a reasonable level and increase the quality time that you have to share with each other.

Dr. Polly Dunn is a licensed psychologist, specializing in child clinical psychology. In addition to her work as the Director of the Auburn University Psychological Services Center, Dr. Dunn is a wife and mom of four kids ranging in age from 4 to 14. Dr. Dunn’s blog www.ChildPsychMom.com provides practical and user friendly parenting advice. www.childpsychmom.com

Family members, teachers, parent coaches, consultants, caregivers, parents, nannies, counselors—any heart-centered support persons or service professionals who need help in connecting and disciplining with responsiveness and structure will appreciate the information offered in this free telesummit. Learn how to support children’s resilience and success in living an inspired life.

Go to HeartWiseParent.com and enter your email address to get the call-in information to join this telesummit. Each of the four weeks of content-rich calls will last about 40-60 minutes to allow presentations and answers your questions.

The New E-book, Parenting Responsively for Connection is Available!

 
                                                                                                                                                               

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Young Man w/Autism Making a Tremendous Difference in Sports

 This is such an inspiring story of what sports do for our kids. How the communities we live in make such an impact in the lives of our youth as we reach out to let their gifts shine.  It moves my heart every time. Enjoy!!

Jason McElwain Still Courting Success -- Back Porch FanHouse.

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Parenting? We have an app for that!

Leading parenting experts have entered the App-age with new offering for iPhone and iPod Touch from Wyatt-MacKenzie.

PARENTING THE FUTURE: Tips for Raising the Next Generation is available now in the iTunes App Store (http://tinyurl.com/parentingapp) and it's free until February 15, 2010.

Tap into the collective wisdom of over 30 parenting experts in this insightful app, filled with fresh inspiration and practical advice for raising conscientious, connected, and successful kids.

Dealing with a toddler tantrum? Struggling with teen angst? Or maybe you've got a few quiet moments to focus on empowering yourself as a parent. Wyatt-MacKenzie has gathered the best of the best: well-known authors, leading parenting coaches, and world-renowned luminaries in parenting education.

The app, programmed by TapStacks (http://tapstack.com), is comprised of 60 digital cards. Rotating your device allows you to spin through a fan of cards for fast access to any tip. Shake the device and the cards scatter to reveal the experts just a click away - reach their website, blog, podcast, twitter or email with one tap, or purchase their books quickly and easily. Visit http://parentingthefuture.com to watch a video of the app in action.

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Vanessa Van Petten of http://radicalparenting.com, most recently seen on Housewives of Orange County as a Youthologist, gives the teens' perspective with "Reason Your No."

Michael Mendizza, founder of Touch the Future (http://ttfuture.org) and co-author with Joseph Chilton Pearce of MAGICAL PARENTING ~ MAGICAL CHILD contributed "Are You Growing As Fast As Your Child?" "Never Feel Embarrassed" and "The Intelligence of Play."

Lu Hanessian, former Discovery Channel host of Make Room for Baby and author of LET THE BABY DRIVE (http://letbabydrive.com) gives powerful pointers in "Authentic Apology," on "Taking Things Personally" and "Missed Behavior."

Elizabeth Pantley, author of THE NO-CRY DISCIPLINE SOLUTION shares "How to Stop Tantrums" and Scott Noelle (http://enjoyparenting.com) lifts us up with "Yes-Energy," "It's All About Power - Inner Power" and "Worry Less, Love More."

Lawrence J. Cohen, author of PLAYFUL PARENTING (http://playfulparenting.com) gives us the "Ten Principles of Playful Parenting" plus tips to "Re-Energize Yourself" and the secret to "No More Dirty Looks."

Dr. Caron Goode, author of RAISING INTUITIVE CHILDREN, and her parent coaching team from around the world at ACPI (http://academyforcoachingparents.com) pass on many great tips including "For the Child with Intuitive Intelligence" and "Nurture Healthy Ambience."

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Our Hearts are Moved More by Great Effort than Winning Championships

I just watched a girls jump roping team perform for our soldiers. My heart was jumping with all kinds of emotions as I watched the girls work in sync together to perform this 10 minute routine. The soldiers were yelling cheers of approval and excitement as they watched these phenomenal girls. This wasn’t a competition. They were there to honor our soldiers and say thank you for their service to the U.S.A.

Watch the video…

 

Girls Jump Rope Team Performance

 

Can you imagine the dedication to practice these young ladies had to have to be soooooo great in working this routine. They had to think about the team as a whole and sync together in each move in order to make it work. One individual couldn’t have a mindset that “it’s all about me.”

It got me thinking about what really moves people to cheer, encourage, and give support to others. It usually isn’t about “being the best” as much as it is “doing your best”. Sometimes we can get so caught up in telling our kids that they have to be the best when we should be more concerned about reinforcing them to do their best based on their gifts and talents. Think about the child on a team who is giving it everything she’s got and still not the top player. You feel for this person. You want her to rise to the top. You want her to be recognized. You can’t help cheering for her. You want her to succeed. Am I right?

 

Think about how often you see people rooting for the “underdogs” when watching anything competitive. Rocky movies, the Karate Kid, The Mighty Ducks or Rudy. Why do we do that? Well I’m of the belief that it’s because of the “heart”. You’ve made a connection and can relate to the person your watching. You see their determination, their setbacks, their willingness to take the next step and you want to see them victorious. It also gives you hope and inspires you to take that next step forward. It gives you that ounce of belief you need to say I’ll try one more time because if they can do it, I can do it. If they go through the pain and succeed, I can too.

 

So if great effort moves the heart of people to connect more so than being the best shouldn’t this be the focus with our youth today. Why does the child in Manhattan taking violin have to be sitting in the first chair of the orchestra if he’s doing his best and truly enjoying the art of making music with this instrument? Why does the young man playing football receive so much pressure to gain the most yards when those who know him see his passion and willingness to give it all he’s got for the team but doesn’t rank as #1? Why is the girl who’s been taking ballet for 10 years at age 15 pressured to practice everyday for hours on end because others want her to be the “prima ballerina”?

 

I’m of the belief that if we can focus on teaching our youth to put forth their greatest effort in all they do vs. being #1 they will succeed in all areas of their life rather than feeling like failures. Think about it? A mentality of being number one carries big egos, arrogance, and being self-centered. It establishes a mindset of “it’s all about me”. How are they going to succeed when they start working for companies? When it requires building teams of employees to complete a project? Or even starting their own companies and finding the right talent needed to make the company successful? Can you imagine your child starting in the work force today looking for employment and having an attitude that they are the best at what they do and should get the job? There’s more to it than that. Are they willing to be dedicated to work with others, doing whatever it takes to make the company better? Think about how easy is has been for you to cheer for the underdog? Why? If you were hiring somebody which person would you most likely hire? The one with above average talent with a determination and passion to succeed at the job or the person who has the high credentials that appears arrogant and has possible difficulty working with others?

 

I know that what I’m saying is not new, but somewhere we’re forgetting this principle. How do I know that? Because of reports that come out with schools moving students around in certain districts to create championship teams. I see parents pressuring their child to do certain activities and practice, practice, practice for the #1 spot so they can boast about it rather than thinking about what their child really wants. How is this going to affect them as they go into adulthood?

I’m urging all of us to think about what we are teaching our children? How are we preparing them for the future? I’ll give you three tips to follow that you can start incorporating into their lives today…

1.    What matters most is they are doing their best and give them praise for doing so.

2.    How they treat others will determine how well they will function in society no matter what they pursue for a career. Start teaching them these principles now by your example as a parent, caregiver or mentor.

3.    Uncover those areas they are gifted in and stir that passion in them with activities, resources, and other individuals who can relate to them.

 

They are our future leaders and we have a choice in how we mold them to become the wonderful individuals they are called to be. Let’s take responsibility as people who influence them and assist them in their growth by being examples of good character and their greatest supporters.

 

College Students Making a Difference Through Charity

Another great story that shows our young men and women are making a difference in their communities. It only takes one to create a spark and turn an idea into a flame that affects many. As parents and role models are we making sure it's a positive spark? Be inpsired...

http://news.aol.com/philanthropy/article/facebook-fundraiser-saves-college/675645?icid=main|main|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Fphilanthropy%2Farticle%2Ffacebook-fundraiser-saves-college%2F675645

How to Get Your Child to Say, Yes! I Can! & I Will! is Award Winning Finalist as Top Parenting Book for Families!

Have you ever wished YOUR child came with an instruction manual?
Have you ever looked down at your little angel, standing there in defiance or perhaps throwing an incredible fit, and wondered how this little person could leave you - an accomplished, educated adult - feeling completely lost in knowing what to do? Do you know how to create a consistent plan in building character while opening lines of communication, as well as infusing it all with compassion? My new book, How to Get Your Child to Say "Yes!", "I Can!" and "I Will!", shares wisdom that can make a dramatic difference in how you perceive and mold your child through their day-to-day routines. As a parent, you naturally want to instill positive values in your child, encouraging and helping them to become a well-adjusted, productive adult. You want to nurture them to develop:
* Good Character * Self Confidence * Respect * an Attitude of Responsibility * and a SOLID Foundation But how do you do that with a busy schedule that gets more hectic every year?   "Lesa came into our lives a few months after our son (8 years old) was diagnosed with ADHD. She has done a fantastic job working with him to ensure that he has a structured before and after school routine so that he can become reasonably self sufficient. James - Chicago, IL
Who I am I'm Lesa Day, and after nearly 20 years as a respected Nanny and Family Coach, I understand the problems parents face with raising their children to be responsible, respectful individuals - and still let them be kids along the way! Through the years, I have coached both individuals and families (and all types of personalities), as well as those with special talents and disabilities. In each setting, I've been able to help them step up to the plate, face the challenge ahead of them and succeed. I cheer them on while helping them focus on the positive, not the negative - honing in on their strengths rather than their weaknesses. "For our two children ages 6 and 9 Lesa created an environment of positive attitudes, a loving respect for others and worked with the children to do the best that they can while all the time allowing them to be children." Dave - Alpharetta, GA About the New Book My new book, How to Get Your Child to Say "Yes!", "I Can!" & "I Will!" will assist parents and caregivers to set up structure in your homes and life to nurture your children to be responsible, respectful individuals.
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This book will give you the Structure, the Guidance and the Techniques busy parents need to give children the proper foundation needed - that is lacking in so many of our young adults today. Many moms and dads have encouraged me to write this book - knowing that it can revolutionize the child-care and child-development industry! My structure, techniques and methods that I've been successfully using for nearly 20 years, are all right here in my new book, How to Get Your Child to Say "Yes!", "I Can!" & "I Will!" "Lesa helped us get a better understanding of how to motivate the children and work with them so that they met our family and their personal goals. She is a unique individual that helped create a sense of achievement and confidence within the children. I cannot imagine anyone understanding our kids better". Dad -- Manhattan, NY
One of the Most Successful Techniques ever used in the child-development field are now available, including - The 5 ½ C's. Do you know what the 5 ½ C's are and how to consistently incorporate them into your child's daily routine?

Building upon the 5 ½ C's, the book acts as a WORKBOOK for you to easily and immediately begin implementing the process! Not only do my system and techniques work (along with a lot of love and nurturing), but it sets the stage for leaving the right kind of LEGACY for your children.

During nearly 20 years of coaching, I've worked with many, many families who are concerned with - and doing something about - the Legacy they're leaving with their children. What Legacy are YOU leaving for your children? Is it one of Honor, Love, Responsibility, Respect & Self-Confidence? Isn't that kind of legacy the most important thing you can leave for your children? I think it's far more important than money and fame! She takes you step-by-step as you build character in your children. In addition, you are being taught to build a strong relationship between you and your child. You find yourself becoming more trustworthy, as your child believes in what you say. Dottie - GA How to Order   to get your Copy TODAY of How to Get Your Child to Say "Yes!", "I Can!" & "I Will!" Feel free to contact me at[email protected] for any questions regarding ordering the book. Money-Back Guarantee Also, I'm confident that you and your family will get such GREAT RESULTS from my new book, that I'd like to offer you my MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: If this book doesn't give you EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS and you find it didn't provide you with DRAMATIC BENEFIT within 90 days of consistently implementing the system provided in the book, send me your paid receipt for your purchase, and I'll immediately send you back 100% of the cost of the book!

Nothing Can Compare to the Bond Between a Mother & Son

 
Tonight I went to see a team of junior high students play basketball. Yes, I was partial to one of the players, but I'm all for team sports and the principles they teach.   As I walked in I witnessed this wonderful scene between a mother and son.

I was walking up the bleachers to find a place to sit for the game and this 9 year old is laid out on the bench (not taking anybody else's spot to sit, there was plenty of room) with his head in his Mom's lap with her arms wrapped around him. I melted and thought to myself, what Mom doesn't want that? This was a precious moment of me witnessing the special bond between a mother and son. I know this young man as a natural athlete and very competitive, yet loves being around little kids.

Many nine year olds wouldn't be caught seen wrapped in their mother's arm at a public event, but what a precious boy this is who is confident enough to show his mom love and receive it.  This Mom was in her element and experiencing complete contentment as she held her son and watched her other son play in the game cheering him on.

The basketball player I went to see played a great game and his team won. Hooray! Although I am of the belief that winning isn't everything and all the kids I work with know it. It's about doing your best and being part of the team. It was a great night and I was touched!!

This Mom has made a vested interest in her son's life and you can see it when you witness the love I did tonight. My eyes get all teary every time I think I about it.

How are you connecting with your child? Are you spending quality time with your son or daughter to laugh, play, or teach? Is the communication loving and respectful to build a strong foundation for the relationship? 

Imagine yourself as making deposits into your child's life each day. What kind of deposits are they? They can be simple acts that will matter for years to come. Is it a hug to greet the morning? A hug before sleeping at night? A show of appreciation for helping with dinner? A good job for a paper they wrote for school?

Each day you are building a bond with your child. Is it is getting stronger or weaker? Is it positive or negative? I urge you to take those small steps of giving love and encouragement, yet setting boundaries with your child to allow them to feel safe and secure with you.