Is my child ready for a smartphone? A readiness guide
By: Beatrice Moise Discover key factors to consider, such as their personality, level of development and level of maturity, with insights from a cognitive specialist and parenting coach. I get this question a lot from my clients: When is my child ready for a smartphone? My answer: It’s not only about the specific age. Because kids are still developing, it’s essential that they form a sense of identity outside of technology—not with technology. That means parents need to understand each child’s unique level of readiness for the responsibility that comes with owning a smartphone. Here are a few ways to assess that readiness, based on personality, developmental stage and maturity. Personality:…
The Importance of Feeding Your Spirit
One question I have for you is…What have you feed your spirit today? We are consumed with our everyday lives that we forget there is a world that exists beyond our four walls. I am not talking about your neighbor or co-workers I am referring to the spiritual world. What is that you say? It is the unseen influences that go beyond what we see, live and breathe. To illustrate the spiritual world and the need to feed it properly, let’s look at two brothers. These brothers lived happy lives, as far as we know. They had no worries played as they wanted, had plenty of food and parents that…
Puerto Vallarta-Everything You Need To Know Before You Travel!
Puerto Vallarta is now in my top 5 of Happy Places to travel in the world! My hubby tried for 14 years to get me to go and, finally! I can’t believe it took me this long! Why you ask? The people, the culture, the food, the cobblestone streets! I could go on and on but I will show you instead! We flew direct out of Atlanta and by using our Delta American Express points we paid for taxes only! If you are interested in learning more about how to travel cheap with points message me and I will give you all the details! My parents joined us on this…
I’m a Mom Raising Kids in The Loneliest Generation
Let me let you in on a little secret—very few people know my heart. Thousands of friends and followers on social media, but I still find myself lonely at times. You see, making a connection in this generation is very different than generations before us. Prior generations did not have technology and other devices to depend on to socialize. They visited each other’s homes, they went to church together, their kids played, and they were a community. Now, relationships are built on a stranger and social media. We rely on people to give us advice to handle our day-to-day situations, in hopes of a fix. We listen to each other’s…
Tips for Looking Your Best as a Busy Mom!
When you’re a busy mom there is a lot on your plate and you want to make sure that you are always trying to do things that are in the best interest of your children. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that you have to do what is in your best interest as well. Photo by Sarah Chai This lack of self-care can trickle down into forgetting about how you look. If you’ve been finding it difficult as a mom to spruce yourself up, here are some things you should bear in mind. Get a Simple Skin Care Routine If you don’t have a skincare routine you need to…
Starting Your Own Health Store
There are many niches of retail that you might be keen to get into, but if you are keen to feel that you are providing something good to the world, then you might want to think about starting your own health store. These stores are popping up everywhere at the moment, and they are very often a great kind of business to have. They are certainly popular with a lot of customers, which is obviously something that is going to be useful if you want to make a success of it. Here are some tips on starting your own health store. Pic – CCO License Figure Out A Niche…
Viva Las Vegas! Once A Gambling Mecca Now A Food & Show Scene
Las Vegas, sin city where what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Well unless you are a travel writer and then it is a tell all! My husband recently had a work trip and I tagged along for a few days. I have been to Vegas on numerous occasions and have watched it transition into a food lovers paradise and some of the best shows you will ever see! This trip did not disappoint one bit! This post contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Lets start with the good stuff! FOOD! I had the pleasure of dining at SUSHISAMBA and…
How To Help Your Kids Bring An Entrepreneurial Idea To Life
It can be incredibly rewarding when you notice your kid showing a spark of entrepreneurial spirit. Today we’ll be talking about how you can nurture this flame and help turn their small business dreams into reality. Remember, guiding them doesn’t mean taking over. It’s all about empowering them to learn, grow, and maybe even make a little money along the way! Via Pexels The Brainstorming Session: A Family Affair Start with a brainstorming session. Encourage your child to think freely and boldly. No idea is too wild! Whether it’s a lemonade stand or a high-tech gadget they dream of creating, the key is to listen actively. Remember, you’re…
4 Fun Ways To Make Your Kid’s Birthday Extra Special
Making your kids’ birthday a special occasion is something parents strive to do year on year. You want them to look back on their special day with fond memories and know they were loved enough to have their parents go that extra mile for them. Image credit But making your child’s day doesn’t need to be expensive or a grand gesture. While Celebration Station Birthdays can be a fun-filled way to spend their birthday with family and friends, booking a party venue isn’t the only way you can make the day memorable. If you need some inspiration, read on for some ideas on making your child’s next…
Are We Raising A More Fragile Generation Accidentally?
My generation (X and older Y’s) was the last that learned to play in the street. We were the first to play video games, the last to record songs off the radio onto a cassette tape. We had the first VCR, cordless phone, microwave, CD’s, Atari, TV remote control, MTV when it actually played music videos, and so much more. This generation will experience newer models of the items our generation had first. We didn’t have cars with airbags, rode bikes without a helmet and knee pads, and were allowed to be kids and get hurt. We were allowed to play in the mud and not regulated sand that is…
