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Focus on developing and rearing your child to have those 5 qualities, and I’ll guarantee that the fact that Mrs. Smith’s daughter who is 2 years younger than yours is reading book three times as difficult. Geez, that’s a real life skill. You see what I’m getting at?
Principle #1: We always see other’s through glasses that make them larger than life. When I was a teenager, there was this lady in our church. Her hair and makeup was always perfect. She lived in a big, expensive home. She was very stylish and her kids were so cool. I always wanted to grow up and have that.
For an example from my life, I have a son who struggles with speech and it seems like every other parent within a 100 mile radius have children with perfect diction. But you know that’s not the way it is. My son might not pronounce every phonic sound correctly–yet!–but he has so many other gifts that hardly make that one seem important.
I’d rather have my house that gets messy 5 minutes after it gets picked up, my hair that falls down into my eyes as I pick up my children, and my face that only gets makeup on Sunday. Why you may ask? Well, here’s why. I’m happy. I love my family, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.
Okay, I’ll do it right now too for Ryan who is 6 years old–but do yours before you read mine: A loving husband and father An honest, ethical entrepreneur Faithful in service to God Kind, thoughtful, and helpful to those less fortunate Thankful and content for what he can do and what he has Now, I’ll bet that you had similar types of things. Not, “makes $1,000,000 by age 30″ or “wins he Miss America contest”.
The same applies to me. I’ve said “yes” to this homeschool site, so I’ve had to say “no” to things like having a perfectly neat house Oakley Sunglasses ######## Elder Care Products_302, laundry always done and put away, and a 5 course home-cooked meal on the table by 5:00 every night.
The lady I had idolized as a teen? She still has her perfect home and impeccable style. But, she has a marriage without love and children who are stuck up adults who ignore her totally.
Hopefully by now you’ve done the exercises or at least skimmed enough here and there to know that there is no super mom except the unrealistic giant you’ve created in your mind. Instead, you should have a full, realistic view of the gifts and treasures that you possess and a new appreciation for all you get done and how you can enjoy doing what you do a little more! If you’ve done that, than I wasn’t wrong in saying “yes” to this project!
So Ray Ban Shooter Sunglasses, it’s really important that you remember (as a new homeschooler or a seasoned one) these basic principles that we all so easily forget:
Principle #4: When you say “yes” to one thing, you are always saying “no” to something else. Have you ever heard that before? I heard that from an owner of a successful multi-million dollar business. That was the simple rule that he used to prioritize his life. When he sat at his desk with phone messages to return, he would literally think, “If I say ‘yes’ to calling this person, what will I be saying ‘no’ to?” When someone would asked to do something, he was able to say “no”, knowing that if he said “yes” to that project, that he would be saying “no” to extra time with his family.
Only say “yes” to the things that are important to you. (See, you don’t know it, but I’ve been gone for 20 minutes. My daughter came downstairs crying, and I stopped to take care of her. And I’ve also acquired a set of ear muffs made from pipecleaners and pom-poms.) So, as I was saying, say “yes” ONLY to the things that are most important to you. And know ahead of time what you’ll be saying “no” to before you say “yes”!
Facing the Homeschool Super Mom
I know this Mom. She homeschools her 5 children, plus she tutors several other children that are dropped off at her house. AND she’s a Pastor’s wife. AND she’s working on fixing up the fixer-upper they just moved into. Whenever I’ve been in her house, it’s been immaculate. Her children all have perfect manners. They all seem to be way ahead of their grade level. She’s definitely gotta be a Homeschool Super Mom.
You’re probably thinking of someone like this too, right? Someone that made you think, “Man, my son isn’t reading as well as hers.” or “My house isn’t as clean as hers.” Or a million other things.
So whatever happened to that super mom?
So, forget about what the homeschooled Jones’ are doing. Discover your child’s unique ability and relish in it and develop it and learn from it.
Principle #2: Everyone has their own unique gift. Everyone has their own unique ability and we tend to notice in other’s the abilities that might be our “weak” ones.
Starting in 1972, Jackson released a total of four solo studio albums with Motown, among them Got to Be There and Ben, released as part of the Jackson 5 franchise, and producing successful singles such as "Got to Be There", "Ben", and a remake of Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin". The group's sales began declining in 1973, and the band members chafed under Motown's strict refusal to allow them creative control or input. Although they scored several top 40 hits, including the top 5 disco single "Dancing Machine" and the top 20 hit "I Am Love", the Jackson 5 left Motown in 1975.
And you probably discovered her when you were new to homeschooling. When you were already feeling uncertain in your new endeavors. You were already putting high expectations on yourself. You were constantly analyzing to be sure you were doing everything right. And as a result, you tend to be a little over-sensitive about what other’s are accomplishing around you without giving enough credit to yourself.
Use all the tools you can, and leave everything else to collect dust.
Principle #3: It doesn’t matter what others think. I know, it seems easier said than done. But I guarantee that if you’ve actually taken the time to write down your list of 100 things that you’re grateful for and 10 wonderful qualities of your child, that you won’t care what other people think because you will know and appreciate what you have.
Having difficulties organizing? Don’t fight it. Buy something that organizes your stuff or forget it. It really isn’t that important to waste time stressing over!
Right now, at the end of your list of 100 things that you’re grateful for, list 10 wonderful qualities or abilities for yourself and each of your children. Work on acknowledging, praising, and being thankful for all of your gifts. And don’t forget to thank God that you got the greatest kids ever born on this earth.
Principle #5: Take advantage of every possible tool. That’s right. I don’t lift a finger (well, hardly a finger) to clean my home as I have cleaner’s come twice a week to take care of that responsibility for me. And to solve my meal preparation dilemma? I purchase items that can be thrown in the oven and get side dishes that are quick and easy.
In 1978, he starred as the scarecrow in the musical, The Wiz, and it was here that he teamed up with Quincy Jones, who was arranging the film's musical score. Jones agreed to produce Jackson's next solo album, Off the Wall. In 1979, Jackson broke his nose during a complex dance routine. His subsequent rhinoplasty was not a complete success; he complained of breathing difficulties that would affect his career. He was referred to Dr. Steven Hoefflin, who performed Jackson's second rhinoplasty and subsequent operationsJones and Jackson produced Off the Wall together. Songwriters included Jackson, Heatwave's Rod Temperton, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney. Released in 1979, it was the first album to generate four U.S. top 10 hits, including the chart-topping singles "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" and "Rock with You It reached number three on the Billboard 200 and eventually sold over 20 million copies worldwide In 1980, Jackson won three awards at the American Music Awards for his solo efforts: Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist, and Favorite Soul/R&B Single for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". That year, he also won Billboard Music Awards for Top Black Artist and Top Black Album and a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, also for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". Despite its commercial success, Jackson felt Off the Wall should have made a much bigger impact, and was determined to exceed expectations with his next release. In 1980, he secured the highest royalty rate in the music industry: 37 percent of wholesale album profit.
Laura Bankston is author of Internationally selling Cooking with Kids Curriculum: Homeschool Cooking in a Box and the Homeschool Cookbook. She currently home schools her three children, maintains home school support websites, and manages their family-owned service business. For information on her curriculum and free home school support services, please visit http://www.homeschoolcookbook.com
laura@homeschoolcookbook.com
Mrs. Smith who is working so hard to have her child advanced in reading is saying “no” to some other educational area. Or, Suzie Homeschool Super Mom up the street who has her immaculate home is saying “no” to time with her kids or family or something else.
“The 4 Basic Principles That Conquer the ‘Super-Moms’ Syndrome”
I had seen her through glasses that made her larger than life. In the end, she’s not any bigger or greater than me. In fact, she probably wishes that she had my life!
So, if you start to think about someone else who seems to have the life you want, STOP LOOKING! Instead, sit down and make a list of 100 good things in your life–from the air you breathe, to the heat in your home, to the kisses from your child. I guarantee that you’ll feel better about yourself that you ever have before.
This principle applies to everyone whether they are conscious of it or not.
This article was posted on July 22, 2004
And, see, it really doesn’t matter what other people think.
But I don’t anymore.
For instance, if you think you’re house is always messy, you’ll seem to know all these people who have perfectly neat homes.
You can do similar things. I have a homeschooling friend who takes one day a month and cooks all day to makes meals for 30 days that she freezes and uses one at a time. And I thought she cooked from scratch every night!
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For instance, no one notices his speech. They always comment, though, how loving he is. Just running up to people and giving them hugs. And he has fun no matter what he does. Can you believe one day I actually heard myself saying, “Ryan. Stop that. Not everything is supposed to be fun.” I had to step back and slap myself. Then I said, “Never mind. Mommy was wrong. Have as much fun as you can.” And I learned a lesson from that.
The Jackson 5 signed a new contract with CBS Records in June 1975, joining the Philadelphia International Records division, later Epic Records, and renaming themselves The Jacksons. They continued to tour internationally, releasing six more albums between 1976 and 1984, during which Jackson was the lead songwriter, writing hits such as "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "This Place Hotel," and "Can You Feel It".
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What matters is what’s important to you. Your core values. Your beliefs. Your ethics. How do you want your children to be as adults? Hey, write it down right now. 5 things you want your child to be as an adult.
Release your worries and enjoy life!