My Reverse Bucket List – Things I’ve Already Experienced
Most people know what a bucket list is, but some might wonder what a reverse bucket list, or anti bucket list, is. A reverse bucket list is the exact opposite of a bucket list. Instead of listing all the things you want to do in life, you make a list of the incredible and meaningful […]
When You Feel Like Giving Up on Your Dreams
Do you remember being a child and dreaming of what you wanted to be when you grew up? When you set your sights on something you saw no obstacles in your way. That was what you wanted to be and nothing was going to stand in your way. So maybe after awhile it was replaced […]
How Your Negative Self Talk Becomes Your Child’s Inner Voice
A few days ago, my three year old daughter looked at herself in the mirror, smiled and said, “I’m beautiful, I’m beautiful.” Of course, I’ve always thought she was beautiful, but my first thought was, I wonder at what age she would no longer look at herself in the mirror and see herself as beautiful. […]
Quotes About Being Happy and Smiling
Smiling is often underestimated. But it is a lot stronger and more powerful than we think. A simple smile can make a huge difference to our lives. A smile can go a long way. There are a lot of benefits to smiling more often and there are plenty of reasons to smile every day. And […]
Tips For Camping With Kids
Earlier this this year, we went on our first camping trip as a family of four. We had previously camped as a family of three, and before that as a couple. It was definitely easier camping when it was just the two of us, but camping with kids can be a rewarding experience. The first […]
Quotes About Being Happy
Being happy. It’s something that everyone wants to find throughout life. It’s often elusive, maybe touching us for a brief moment. Aiming for a happy life is one thing, but it is unrealistic to expect to be happy all the time. A big part of our struggle with life is figuring out what makes us […]
The Benefits of Writing
A lot of people don’t realise the benefits of writing. It’s fun, and doing a little bit each day can make a huge difference. And as you do more, it becomes easier and easier. I have always loved to write. As a child I loved coming up with stories. I always had so many ideas. […]
Anxiety in Children
Anxiety in children is becoming increasingly common. I went through a great deal of issues with anxiety from my own childhood and for many, many years before I even knew what it was. My six year old son has been showing signs of anxiety for awhile now, and the last thing I want is for […]
What Happens When You Unfriend Someone on Facebook
Most people wouldn’t think twice about what happens when they unfriend people on Facebook. They accumulate too many friends, don’t keep up with people, or for whatever reasons they want to make a cull. But what happens when you unfriend someone on Facebook? A lot of people probably wouldn’t even notice, right? They wouldn’t really […]
How to Build Self-Esteem in Children
It’s incredibly important to build self-esteem in children. As we get older, it becomes harder and harder to look at ourselves differently to the ways we always have. It has been ingrained in us and it can be hard to break old habits. Even ones that are causing us harm. That’s why it is so […]
