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Generation Raised on Adoration Joins the Workforce
Parents who have raised kids currently in their 20s, who have now graduated and are new in the job market, have not necessarily done them any favors if the first part of their lives has been all about the praise, kudos and raising of their self-esteem. Instead of one trophy for the most accomplished/winning person or team, there have to be multiple offerings and congratulations so no one goes away empty handed. Activities are created or exaggerated so each student can feel like he or she has “won.” While intentions may be good, this is … [Read More...]
Create Your Own Miracles ~ bring wonderful experiences into your life
We've all heard stories of miracles…physical healings that can't be explained, the perfect solution presents itself at just the right time. Miracles absolutely happen in normal and natural circumstances, and we can consciously work at creating them in our lives. Advocates believe these simple eight steps are the key: Be clear about what you desire. Focus on what you want, not the means by which it comes about. Expect the best. We tend to attract that which we love, fear or expect. Expect the best even when negative circumstances … [Read More...]
Genes versus Environment
We hear it all the time, and people have pretty strong opinions on both fronts: Which has more influence on our budding children…genetics or the environment? Initially, genes may make a child more naturally friendly and outgoing, or, conversely, quiet, even sullen. Some experts say that genes can create environments, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Parents’ reactions to these gene-based traits can also make a difference in the child’s personality. Our tendency is to interact more with those babies who coo and giggle in response … [Read More...]
Rejections = Opportunities
A friend and one of our talented artists, KC Moore, recently wrote an interesting article about rejection, How To Handle Rejection As An Artist | Art Marketing Secrets, and it called to mind other infamous snubs that have many of us scratching our heads: JK Rowling (the force behind the wildly successful Harry Potter books, as we all know), was rejected by 12 publishers. After one year, a small house decided to take a chance, but told her not to give up her day job because she’d never make any money writing children’s books. Margaret … [Read More...]


