“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” – Albert Einstein HEY Y’ALL! It’s me, Hope here – doing what I[…]
Tag: parenting
Don’t Call it a Dream, Call it a GOAL!
“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is[…]
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WHAT DO OUR BOYS NEED TO HEAR?
Boys. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are neat and deep-thinking, or clumsy, loud and messy. Some are seemingly clueless to the world around them, while others appear fully aware. My boy stands[…]
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Who’s Ready for Summer?
Okay people this is off my typical Hopeservation topics but that is what’s great about Hopeservations, it can really be an observation about ANY’thing and the thing I’m observing right about now is giving a[…]
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How to Help Navigate Any Age Child Through Negative Self Talk & 36 Kid Tested Affirmations
Two years ago, during my oldest child’s junior year of high school, it was at the conclusion of her volleyball season, she earned “Most Improved Player” which was a high accolade considering she stepped up[…]
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A Little Parenting Pep Talk & Ten Quotes
Not sure what your dream is, take a look at your children. Their dreams should be your dreams too. I am not saying forget your own pursuits and desires, but don’t get so wrapped[…]
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How To Be An Effective Sports Parent – Do’s & Don’t
“The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks It is that time of year when children, ages 6 to 18, spring youth sports and club seasons are kicking[…]
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It Is About The Journey
So this evening, I was catching up with an old friend and we were talking about life….when he said, “life is a journey and if I had fun along the way, then that is[…]
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Nine Weeks Till The Rest Of Her Life
As we come to the close of Spring Break 2018, another milestone to this school year is checked off the list. At the start of tomorrow, there will be only nine weeks remaining to this[…]
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Motherhood Is…
…when your oldest comes to you at the end of a long day and asks for a hug. You gladly wrap your arms around your newly adult child yet you sense the weight of the[…]
