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The Valuable Lessons on Losing and What It Teaches Our Kids

April 14, 2018 By momcafe 19 Comments

Boy on the field sitting with head in hands. The valuable lessons on losing and what it teaches our kids. #Parenting #losing #lessons

When you have a kid that’s good at pretty much everything, you sometimes want him to lose. I want to share the valuable lessons on losing and what it teaches our kids. This story reflects just that. A few years ago, my son was in an annual JiuJitsu tournament. He competed with kids in his […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Motherhood Tagged With: Character, kids, Life lessons, losing, motherhood, parenting, sons, Sports

To My Daughter On Her 13th Birthday

May 19, 2016 By momcafe 50 Comments

Today you turn 13, my precious girl! A teenager. I just can’t even… And yet, I know this turning point in your life shakes your heart too. Actually, you would rather not turn 13, I know. Unlike most girls your age, you don’t really care about growing up and you would just as well stay 12. […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Faith, Encouragement in Motherhood, Encouragement in Words Tagged With: 13th birthday, growing older, Identity, Life lessons, motherhood, parenting, words of encouragement

Shouts From The Sidelines: Lessons in Life

October 13, 2015 By momcafe 32 Comments

Sports, Sidelines, Parenting, Life lessons, Inspiration

If you have kids involved in sports of any kind, you sure spend a lot of your time on the sidelines of the field, the court, or the track. There is always the hum of excitement stirring among the participant’s parents as they anxiously watch the game play out. I’ve had a lot of experience […]

Filed Under: Encouragement in Expression, Encouragement in Family, Encouragement in Motherhood, Featured Post Tagged With: Life lessons, Manners, parenting, Sidelines, Sports, Sportsmanship

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