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I just listened to the interview  in day 7  of love your life summit about how to create peace and  balance in your family. First thing that you need to do is to heal yourself first. When moms heal, the family heals and the world heals too.

Self esteem is self-worth, when you respect yourself. It is amazingly surprised to find that kids have high self-esteem when they are young. As they grow older, their self-esteem drops too. It is said that 80% kids in the first grade have high self-esteem. By the time they are in the fifth grade, their self-esteem drops to 20%. When they reach senior high school, their self-esteem is only 5%.  2 of 3 adults in America suffer low self-esteem. Isn’t it scary fact?

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The key factor for a child to succeed in life is happiness. If kids are happy and motivated, they will use their best abilities to do things.

Find out 7 action steps on how you and your kids can deal with challenges successfully and build happiness habits that will last a lifetime. You will learn how to help your child to overcome negative feeling, to stay positive and to create self-confidence in him. Download free e-book the Ultimate Kids Guide to Happiness from Patrick McMillan.

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We try to create a world of structure and predictability for our children. We work hard to give them routines, a regular schedule and consistent expectations. We aim to make their lives predictable, stable, safe and secure. As they grow up, we hope that this early experience will be internalized as a kind of centeredness, and that they will be solid in a world of flux and change. In addition to providing children a safe and secure beginning, how can we prepare them for the vicissitudes of life? One way may be to actively foster a positive attitude towards change.

A positive attitude towards change involves realistic assessment of what an impending change may involve, both negatively and positively. It is not a Pollyanna naivete or the repression of feelings. On the positive side, change is seen as an opportunity to expand one’s experience. There is a sense that change is life enhancing and renewing, and essential to well being. On the negative side, when change involves loss, it means actively grieving and processing feelings. And when a change presents obstacles, it means being proactive and confident that one can impact his fate for the better. The following are some steps that parents can take to foster such an attitude in children:

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School is a place where kids learn social skills and bullying is part of kids growing up. Sometimes, parents or educator often overlooks and regards it as harmless teasing. Bullying may start as teasing which is fun and playful. When teasing is done constantly and the victim gets hurt and angry, it is no longer fun. Bullying can be in forms of verbal or physical abuse. Verbal abuse even go unnoticed and bring psychological damage to the kids and affect s their performance at school. It is important for parents to notice if the child bullies other kids or the child becomes the victim.

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Ever thought about Goal Setting for Kids? Goal setting is one of the most important skills that a person can learn, and the earlier this skill is learned, the more chances there are for successful outcomes in a person’s life. Adults know that goal setting is all about planning, making progress with that plan and reaching final goals or achievements. Once a child learns how to do this, they can use this tool for more success in school and at home.

Goal setting for kids will help your children to do well on their school tests and in activities such as sports, music programs or outside academic or arts programs – even at home, and with their personal finances. Teaching your child how to be a goal setter will give them a sense that they are capable of whatever they want to do. That’s valuable! Learn more about Goal Setting for Kids.

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I have watched Toy Story 1 and 2 and I think that Toy Story 3 movie  is not as funny as the previous series. Life was not always rosy for Toy story Round-Up Gang when the owner, Andy was grown-up and ready to move on to College life.  Woody and his roundup gang had to think a backup plan if they wanted to remain as play toys for children.   Their decision to stay at daycare was a nightmare and their fate was ruled by the heartless Lotso, a bear with sweet strawberry smell. Woody led the roundup gang for an escape and they made their way back to Andy’s house. With a brilliant idea, Woody left a note for Andy and he suggested toys giveaway to the little girl who would care for toys. Woody and the gang finally found a caring and loving owner, a happy ending for them. What lesson do you learn after watching Toy Story 3? There are friends and foes in a real life but we have to keep making friends. Making friends improves our social skill.

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Kids who receive love from parents and people around them will grow up to be an emotionally mature person. When they receive love, they will learn how to give and express love to other people as well.  Kids will try at their best abilities in their life and have self-esteem when their need of love is fulfilled.

Please take a look at positive parenting tips, 5 ways to communicate love to our kids

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