Vision Board #3

This will be my THIRD post about the process of making a Vision Board (A concept recommended by Sally Thibault from Wise Mother of Teens)

My first Vision Board was made with my 13yr old (read post HERE), the second Vision Board was made with my 9yr old (read post HERE) Both of these vision boards are different but have provided the opportunity to equally valuable outcomes!

So, with a ‘one in all in’ attitude, of course I said “YES” to my 5yr old when he asked if he too could make his very own Vision Board.

Vision Board #2

A few weeks ago, after reading a blog post by Sally Thiabault, I helped my 13yr old create his own  vision board  for 2012 (See his vision board blog post here) What I did not anticipate was this inspiring two of his younger brothers (9 and 5yrs) to want to create their own!

How could I refuse such enthusiasm?

I wasnt too sure as to how well the younger boys would manage with the concept of visualising the next 12mths, but it gave me the perfect opportunity to connect with each child quite intensely, with pure one on one time (a win-win situation!)

It was Mr 9′s turn to think about his own vision board. He chose to display his board by covering it with fabric rather than a print, or painting. He picked a fabric with words written on it – to inspire his handwriting!

Choice of fabric to inspire writing

He decided to criss-cross the string for his attachments.

The discussions we had about what to put on his Vision Board, was probably the most surprising for me. I was able to talk to my son about the things he wanted to improve, things he is good at and things he wanted to focus on for this year.

I really was very surprised with his ability to understand this concept, and although it was different to the conversations I had with my 13yr old, the thought process and outcome was just as fantastic.

He wants to improve in maths and writing, he is starting the year in a new class without his mates, so he is going to remember his qualities and skills of being a good friend, and he is going to challenge himself by partaking in a new sport….WOW…what a brilliant vision board to create!

"Try New Things" inspiration for 2012

I have great friendship qualities

Just be true to Myself

I had not anticipated this project being as meaningful as with my eldest son, but how wrong I was.

I am SO pleased I pursued his willingness to create a vision board – success has already taken place – he has just signed up for Karate classes (he starts tonight!)

I am a very PROUD mumma of these boys who continue to take opportunities to challenge their thoughts and dreams…

Vision Board 2012 in clear view for reading everyday!

**Mr 5′s Vision Board blog post coming soon**

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Vision Boards for Kids – #1

High school can be a very challenging time of life. Last year was my son’s first year of high school and the transition was very slow, long, overwhelming, challenging to say the least.

With the beginning of another high school year coming around very soon, I was looking for a positive way to help inspire my son, keeping him on track, and helping him  keep focus during times of future stress and anxiety.

So, when I read Sally Thibault’s post on her website “Wise Mothers – Raising children in the era of social media” it gave me the perfect direction for us to go in.

Be Kind, for everyone is fighting a battle….

“Be Kind, for everyone is fighting a battle”

This is a quote I hold true to my heart. For many reasons.

Have you ever been frustrated by the driver who seems to take FOREVER to drive through a car park to park their car? It used to drive me crazy, when all I wanted to do was park the car, get into the shops to complete my shopping list.  In the past, particularly when the shopping centres were busy, I couldn’t understand why it would take people so long to vacate a car park – I was always in a hurry and parking my car was just step one of my long list of things to do.

This all changed for me one particular night, when the help of a random lady, saved me.

12 x 12 in 2012 Challenge – I AM IN!

Julie Hedlund has initiated a fabulous challenge over on her blog…”12x12in12″

Starting a new school year and the positive changes

Coming to the end of a school year brings with it the opportunity to celebrate personal achievements, growth, experience and reflect on learning and maturation development.

On the flip side the prospect of beginning a new year can be very daunting, scary and difficult to manage for a child, with the many changes that lay ahead.

Make-up and Self Esteem of Girls

Busy is a word that I often use to describe my life. Largely because of the wide range of different hats I wear from one day to the next! One of the many feathers in my bow is being that of a professional make-up artist. I am involved in weddings, photography shoots, fantasy make-up and face painting! It is an extension of my artistic skills and I just love it!

Over the past couple of years I have been approached by a range of high schools for some innovative advice to help deal with the problem of their students wearing too much make-up to school. Most schools I know have a ‘no make-up’ policy and enforce this on the students accordingly. With limited or simply no success. My suggestion was to educate rather than punish, and empower the students with choices – and I am appreciative for the opportunity to do so