Parenting
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5 Ways to Help Your Child Become a Leader
5 ways to help your child become a leader 1. Be mindful of the messages in movies. I really like how Mr. Stokes pointed out the differences between THE WIZARD OF OZ and STAR WARS in the video above. Our family watched Disney princess movies when my kids were little but afterward I was sure to point out to Arielle the importance of self-reliance and not needing a boy to make her feel whole. I put a lot of effort towards explaining the importance of an education over “happily ever after.” 2. Teach Compassion. Leaders must have compassion for others. Whenever my kids would come home from school with a problem we’d talk it…
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A Healthy Snack and Healthy Laughter
A Healthy Snack and Healthy Laughter Whether I’m writing or substitute teaching, I like to eat healthy snacks throughout the day. This one is super easy to make and delicious. I found the recipe on: A Spicy Perspective. Yum! Laughing is just as important as eating healthy! Here’s one of my favorite comedians. Gabriel Iglesias! Fluffy!
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I love, love, love, this video!
I love, love, love, this video! If you’re a writer, teacher, parent, student or coach I highly recommend watching this video. It’s 13 minutes and twenty seconds of inspiration. Lessons To Remember Repetition, repetition, repetition. Persistence, persistence, persistence. How do we get good at anything? Practice. Whether it’s writing, athletics, teaching, parenting, or learning to be a successful student, we must be willing to fail and try again…and again, and again! Our thoughts influence our actions. Several months ago I joined a spin group at our gym. For the holidays our instructor bought us all wristbands that say: I Can And I Will. This has been her mantra especially when challenging…
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There Are Seven Cats In My Bathroom!
There are seven cats in my bathroom! December 31st I wrote a post about meeting goals. Well, it’s the end of February and I’m grading myself on my progress in each category. Education I’ll begin with my worst, Education, in which I’d give myself a D. I set a goal to practice learning Spanish every day and well… I’ve only completed 3 of my Duolingo lessons and my Rosetta Stone remains untouched. The only reason I didn’t give myself an F was because I’ve been studying up on self publishing, owning my own business and marketing. That has to count for something. Fitness and Writing Fitness and writing I strive to work towards daily. If…
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Gasparilla 15K
Gasparilla 15K! The Gasparilla 15K is a special race to us because it was there, years ago, where Arielle first met her coach Adam Bleakney and his University of Illinois wheelchair racing team. Arielle was in middle school, new to wheelchair racing, and suddenly she was meeting elite athletes. Arielle become inspired, set her sights on attending the University of Illinois, and to one day train with Adam. She achieved that goal and now she’s practicing twice a day to prepare for the Los Angeles and Boston Marathons. Before The Race I picked Arielle up at the airport on Friday evening and we drove straight to Tampa. She was happy to leave behind the freezing weather in Illinois for a sunny…
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When they wouldn’t let my daughter on the bus because of her wheelchair…
When they wouldn’t let my daughter on the bus because of her wheelchair… Parents know the feeling well. When someone is mean to your child there is a rage that ignites in your heart and explodes throughout your body. I’ve had to deal with this incredibly strong, mama bear emotion, many times since my daughter became paralyzed at the age of ten. Most people, especially friends and family, have always been caring and supportive, however, throughout the years we’ve had our run-ins especially when it came to traveling. My daughter, Arielle, witnessed on many occasions me turning from quiet, peaceful, please don’t draw attention to me, mom, to the Incredible Hulk Mama Bear…
