Tag Archives: influence

I Probably Let My Kids Have More Say and Influence

As a single parent, I have to admit that my kids probably get more of a say and influence over what goes on in our home than they would if there was another adult in the house. It’s hard for me to know what I would be like as a parent of teens if I was sharing the responsibility with another adult in the same house. Since there are three kids and just one me, it would be egotistical and downright untrue for me to say that I don’t get outnumbered and find myself trying to balance mom-as-authority with kids-as-people… … Continue reading →

Preparing For A White House Wedding

Now that the world knows President Bush’s daughter Jenna is engaged to marry her boyfriend Henry Hager, bets are being made on whether the affair will take place in the White House. Just in case you missed it, the White House announced yesterday that President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush are adding to the family: “President and Mrs. George W. Bush are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Bush, to Mr. Henry Hager, son of the Honorable and Mrs. John H. Hager of Richmond, Virginia,” the White House said in a statement. “Miss Bush and Mr. … Continue reading →

Find Out the Background of Coaches, Leaders, and Instructors

I have written before about how important it is for our children to make connections with other adults–coaches, scout leaders, art class instructors, teachers, etc. BUT, I also have to admit that a day does not go by that I don’t read about some misuse of these positions by an adult who has abused a child or children. As parents, we might just automatically think that a person has been through a thorough screening and background check in order to step into such a powerful and influential position and not want to be the nervous cynic–but some diligence might be … Continue reading →

Can You Encourage and Promote Organization in a Child?

Some things just can’t be taught—but some things can. I believe there are things we can do as parents to help encourage and promote a sense of organization in our children. It just may take some time and effort! I consider myself to be moderately organized. I am not Martha Stewart by any stretch of self definition, but I have learned a few tips and techniques over the years and I know a little something about how to keep a life that has a tendency to be a bit chaotic—somewhat organized. I think that organization, to a point, can be … Continue reading →

Raising Our Children in the World

One of the most difficult things that we must do as parents is to allow our kids to go out into the world. It is important that we prepare them for this. They need to learn the gospel and the values that it teaches. They need to have the courage to stand up for the gospel. They also need to gain a testimony of the gospel to carry them through the difficult times in their lives. We are truly in a time where the world is calling evil good and good evil. Many people do not think twice about things … Continue reading →

One of the Best Things About a Home Business–Meeting Interesting People

I have met people due to my home-based business that I am convinced I would NOT have met otherwise. This isn’t to say that there haven’t been plenty of interesting, great, and inspiring people that I have met in other venues (including working the more traditional job), but I think the flexibility, creativity, and autonomy of a home-based business lets us intersect and interact with interesting individuals we wouldn’t otherwise come in contact with. Often, in a more traditional job, your “sphere of influence” or the people you meet at work might be confined to a specific sector of your … Continue reading →

Your Influence Over Your Spouse

Do you feel like you have an influence on your spouse? It’s likely that you do, at least in some areas, but is that influence good or bad? Does your spouse use you or your habits as an excuse to do things he or she shouldn’t? Maybe he or she follows your example and has developed more positive habits. If you’re a smoker and your spouse has quit, does your smoking help your mate find excuses to smoke? It’s not really your “fault” since your husband or wife makes a choice, but there is still a certain level of influence. … Continue reading →

The Influence of Media

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How much time to you spend sitting in front of the television, your computer or listening to the radio? Are you seeking entertainment, information or a little of both? How much influence do you think media has in your life? I’ve learned about more products through television, I’ve also learned more about what’s going on in the world through television, radio and internet than I have by reading a newspaper or learning of events from a friend. While searching the internet for statistics on media I came up with a few interesting facts: The average child spends 4 hours a … Continue reading →

Celebrities Making The Most Of Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to love and a one Hollywood celebrity made the most of the day by getting engaged, while another spent the day getting married. Who’s Engaged? Shock jock Howard Stern spent his Valentine’s Day celebrating his engagement to longtime girlfriend model Beth Ostrosky. Stern told listeners of his radio show that he proposed to Ostrosky late Tuesday night and she said, “Yes.” Despite their 19-year age difference, Stern maintains the pair is “perfect for each other.” Stern told listeners that he gave Ostrosky a 5.2-carat diamond ring and declared: “I love you. You’re everything to … Continue reading →

Your Biggest Fans

My husband is quite the super star in our home. While I’m with our kindergartener and three year old all day, feeding them and playing with them, it’s their daddy who gets flooded with adoration when coming home from work. At the sound of the garage door opening, the kids drop everything they are doing as if some super pop star has just arrived. It’s not just our boys who are excited to see him either. My husband’s arrival home means I have my best friend with me again to talk with and to help occupy the kids. We are … Continue reading →