5 Helpful Books – Action-Oriented

When family or friends come to me with a challenge, I usually send them away with a list of books. It has gotten so bad that my boys will laugh, and before I even get the words out, say, “Let me guess. You have a book that I should read?” This month I’m going to continue my series to explain the six characteristics that will help you live and share your genius. The fifth characteristic is Action-Oriented. Enjoy!

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5 Helpful Books – Talent

Talent includes inner and outer resources that are available to you.

When family or friends come to me with a challenge, I usually send them away with a list of books. It has gotten so bad that my boys will laugh, and before I even get the words out, say, “Let me guess. You have a book that I should read?” This month I’m going to continue my series to explain the six characteristics that will help you live and share your genius. The fourth characteristic is TALENT, which I define as resources. Enjoy!

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8 Gratitude Activities

Gratitude changes things and things right now need to change! With my Gratitude Project I suggest writing in a gratitude journal each day, but what if that doesn’t sound interesting to you? Here are some activities that you can do to share your gratitude in other ways. I’m all about individualizing and being the protagonist in your own story so do what works for you!

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5 Helpful Books – Optimism

When family or friends come to me with a challenge, I usually send them away with a list of books. It has gotten so bad that my boys will laugh, and before I even get the words out, say, “Let me guess. You have a book that I should read?” This month I’m going to continue my series to explain the six characteristics that will help you live and share your genius. The third characteristic is OPTIMISM. Enjoy!

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Tomato Staking Your Kid

Give them the structure and example to help them grow.

My husband loves to garden but he doesn’t like to use stakes or trim the plants. Every year we have tomato plants take over our yard. The fruit is really hard to find and there probably isn’t as much of it. He feels it is more natural to not fuss over it constantly and likes to just let it grow.

Our kids need a little bit more.

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5 Helpful Books – Resolution

When family or friends come to me with a challenge, I usually send them away with a list of books. It has gotten so bad that my boys will laugh, and before I even get the words out, say, “Let me guess. You have a book that I should read?” This month I’m going to continue my series to explain the six characteristics that will help you live and share your genius. The second characteristic is RESOLUTION. Enjoy!

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Teaching Your Teen to Fly – Part 2

Mentor Mom and Dad

As kids grow older they change and parents need to change too. So many of us are homeschooling our older students today, whether you are doing school at home or a more traditional homeschool. As homeschool parents of older students, our roles are different than if our kids were in elementary school. Understanding this makes it easier for everyone involved.

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