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What are the Little Things?

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  To a child "Small things" may be - "You did an Awesome job cleaning your room" or "I'm super proud of you for being nice to your brother"  Positive comments build a child's confidence and that Matters!! A confident child knows their worth and maybe they won't look to drugs or alcohol in their future.  A confident child will be a strong person when a strong person is needed.  Give your child the SMALL THINGS in life - they really do matter.   Below are positive things to say to your child - Pick 2 to say each day. Watch the changes happen.  Positive Things to Say to Your Child I'm grateful for you. You make me proud. Your words are meaningful. You have great ideas. I love being your parent. You don't have to be perfect to be great. Your opinions matter. You are important. You are a great part of this family You make the world a better place You did your best - be proud of it You worked hard on your project You have a great smile You a...
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 Small Things?!!  Thought we weren't supposed to "Sweat the Small Stuff"  - I know that's what a  lot of you are saying when you see the Blog Title.   But this isn't about sweating the small stuff - this is about APPRECIATING  the small stuff.  I've noticed so many people complain about what isn't happening they forget to see what is happening. So, I'm single, have grown kids and one adult grandchild who is currently living in Japan with her Air Force husband and their adorable son.  I also have 3 grandsons that live near me and a grandson that lives in Virginia. The small stuff matters , things like  a simple Facetime call from Japan to talk to my granddaughter and see my great-grandson (I'm not old enough for one of those!).   My oldest daughter moved to Lima with her youngest daughter (my granddaughter) and I see them few and far between sadly.  My youngest and her two boys and husband live about 10 minutes from me so I get...
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