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The Future Belongs to Those Who Prepare for It Now
This post is sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in this post are my own. As a woman in my 40s, parenting an active, rambunctious, competitive and beautifully spirited tween boy has been the hardest yet most rewarding job I’ve ever had. And while I often hear that the teen years are the hardest, I’m up for the challenge. You see, I’ve reached a stage in my rocking 40s where I feel strong enough and confident in my abilities to guide my child down the right path, and I’m not afraid to seek assistance. Because it…
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Never. Stop. Learning
You know how people always say kids’ minds are like sponges? That there is no limit to how much they can learn and absorb? I’ve always been fascinated and frankly somewhat jealous of this capability in kids. I have seen it unfold with my own children. How they were able to learn two languages simultaneously or learn piano and quickly progress through it. That’s some true talent! Now all this is fine and dandy, but what is bothersome is the notion or belief that as you get older, it becomes more difficult to learn something new. I’m sure you’ve heard it before, or maybe even said it to yourself: “I’m…
