Patience Is A Virtue & Here’s How To Teach It To Your Kids
Bella Breakdown I want what I want when I want it- we all feel that way sometimes. However, for our kids, that is the way they feel most of the time. We have all witnessed our kids snatch, push or scream to get something first. Therefore, because it is not a skill we are born with, your littles need to be taught the art of having patience. There are many ways you can help them practice. Be a good role model. If they see you yelling at them when they aren’t moving as quickly as you would like, cutting...
Love Yourself: Accepting Compliments And Praise
Bella Breakdown You bump into a friend and they say to you: “You look great! That shirt looks amazing on you!” Your response is: “Ugh! I feel so fat!” or “It’s not my favorite but I didn’t have anything else clean.” How many times have you or someone you know done this? Rather than accepting a compliment gracefully and thankfully, you push it away. I have definitely been guilty of this, but realized it was time I changed my mindset. Whether sincere or not, there is no punishment for saying thank you to someone’s praise of you and adding...
Holiday Gift Guide For All The People In Your Life
Bella Breakdown When it comes to the holidays, spending money can get REALLY out of control. I find myself walking into a store and being overwhelmed by all of the things I all of a sudden really need. While kids are pretty easy to shop for – they usually have a wish list that is too long, the other people in your life, such as friends and co-workers can be a little trickier to shop for. So how do we find a great gift for each person on our list without breaking the bank? Making a list of all...
How To Keep The Holidays About Giving With Your Children
Bella Breakdown With each passing year, the commercialism of the holidays becomes more and more insane. There are so many more things to buy, holiday decorations start going out as early as August and the commercials are constantly enticing our kids to want more and more. So in this season that is so focused on wanting, how do we teach our kids the art of giving? Visit a home for the elderly. Bringing your children to see people who are, for the most part, stuck in one place is a great way for them to give back. The joy...
How To Make Time For Self-Care
Bella Breakdown When you are a parent of little ones, it is very hard to take some time to do something nice or relaxing for yourself. Let’s get serious – it’s hard to even use the bathroom alone. However, small things can make you feel SO much better when you are in the trenches of parenthood. The following list of ideas will help you to feel a little bit like yourself for a little while. Foot Massage. While getting an actual massage is wonderful, we all know that doing so is both time consuming and expensive. Recently, there have...
