For the last eight months, we as parents have made lunches, assisted with homework, chaperoned field trips, volunteered in classrooms, and encouraged our children’s teachers. … It’s time to give ourselves a pat on the back.
When it comes to your courses in school, if you are doing your best, don’t let others make you feel as if you are not making the grades you should be.
An assessment test such as the TCAP represents only a snapshot of what you have learned at a specific moment in time. The results are not the sum total of your intelligence.
Remember those around you who may not have anyone to spend the holiday with on Sunday. Consider asking someone over for dinner or meeting a single friend for a movie. Just letting people know that someone cares about them can mean the world to them.
It is always the right time to clean out unwanted items, whether clothing, kitchen utensils, or any random furniture. But where do you start? I’m glad you asked.
If you are intentional and hang onto the good times when funny things happen that make you belly laugh, those memories can help get you through the moments when you feel like giving up.
In the trunk, use a large bag or plastic crate to store a blanket (reflective, if you have one) as well as jumper cables, a flashlight, and a pair of heavy-duty gloves. I also recommend that you pack a separate bag of snacks and water in case you break down.
Every spring we lose an hour of sleep, and this small change can throw many people (especially children) surprisingly off-track.
Have a great weekend. Remember, you are most awesome, and YOU ROCK!
Consider doing the Benjamin Franklin method of making important decisions: create a pros and cons list, and whichever column makes the most sense is your result.