Comments for Clear Path Education and Wellness http://janadaclark.org Janada's Education and Wellness Blog Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:16:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on How to Raise Thankful Children by Michael Neuendorff (@buildandbalance) http://janadaclark.org/2011/11/07/how-to-raise-thankful-children/#comment-210 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 23:16:40 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1538#comment-210 Wow, what a great post! I really like the teachings here and am happy to say that I’m using some of them in my house. I think my kids are pretty grateful and do express thankfulness regularly. Where I could improve is in limiting their material goods and encouraging more sharing of treats in limited number.

We sometimes get caught up in this thinking of how you don’t want your child to be deprived in any way, but it may actually backfire by turning in to spoiling. Thanks for these great ideas!

]]> Comment on How to Raise Thankful Children by firepitboss http://janadaclark.org/2011/11/07/how-to-raise-thankful-children/#comment-195 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:57:03 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1538#comment-195 Excellent advice. I remember making a deliberate effort to show affection in our home. I was worried that we all passed each other in the hallway without even speaking. Life got in our way. I had a family meeting and suggested that we always make it a point to say I love you, and we added hugs. That was about 20 years ago, to this day every member of our family says “I love you” tho now it is mostly when ending phone calls. I even discussed this effort with my parents and they bought right into it. It is so much more pleasant now. It isn’t sloppy wet kisses, but simple, hugs and I love you. Really brings the family closer. I’ll watch for more comments on this. What a great habit, especially since Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner! TY

]]> Comment on Change the Way you Celebrate Halloween by Jessica http://janadaclark.org/2011/08/31/change-the-way-you-celebrate-halloween/#comment-194 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:15:55 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1465#comment-194 You can also send your candy to soldiers serving in the military through the group Operation Gratitude. Some dentists even buy your kids’ candy and donate to this group!

We let the kids have a few pieces on Halloween, pick one piece per day for the month of November, and then box up the rest to send (with handmade “thank you” cards) to soldiers. Giving and sharing our treats is part of our Halloween tradition and the kids love it!

We give out PlayDo instead of candy at our house. No leftovers for Mom to eat, it doesn’t go stale, and with young kids, the leftover PlayDo definitely gets used.

]]> Comment on Do You Know the Truth About Sport Drinks? by Anonymous http://janadaclark.org/2011/07/05/do-you-know-the-truth-about-sport-drinks/#comment-188 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:31:24 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1379#comment-188 Hi I am am a Certified Nutrition Consultant so I really appreciate these articles. I make my own sports drink with water, lemon, sea salt, and stevia. It just tastes like lemonade. No sugar, just minerals to replace lost electrolytes. Charlene Arrigale

]]> Comment on POOR SPORT by Jim Fay by Christie and Jonathan http://janadaclark.org/2011/08/31/poor-sport-by-jim-fay/#comment-182 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:42:32 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1476#comment-182 Enjoy!

]]> Comment on POOR SPORT by Jim Fay by Christie and Jonathan http://janadaclark.org/2011/08/31/poor-sport-by-jim-fay/#comment-181 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:41:44 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1476#comment-181 Here’s some info from L & L and the local lady who gave us classes in these techniques. Judi

]]> Comment on Thanks for Teaching us Love and Logic! by Michael Neuendorff http://janadaclark.org/2011/08/31/thanks-for-teaching-us-love-and-logic/#comment-179 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:58:20 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1471#comment-179 What a great testimonial! It’s great to hear how the L&L tools have made a real difference for C&J. I really need to make more of an effort to offer my children more choice than simply what they want to drink with their meals. As they said, it makes perfect sense, but we need to learn to do it. Thanks for sharing this.

]]> Comment on 5 Mistakes Parents Make that Give Away Control by Hillary http://janadaclark.org/2011/08/11/5-mistakes-parents-make-that-give-away-control-2/#comment-175 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:30:52 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1431#comment-175 Janada, this was really helpful! I’m passing it on to my sister as well. :-)

]]> Comment on Chinese Dinner in the Park by Shelly Moorman http://janadaclark.org/2011/08/11/chinese-dinner-in-the-park/#comment-172 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:38:17 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1423#comment-172 Love this story. This dad is an inspiration! He shows how you can use the skills with just a little forethough!

]]> Comment on A Healthy Easter Basket by Diana T. Wallace http://janadaclark.org/2011/04/20/a-healthy-easter-basket/#comment-171 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:46:31 +0000 http://janadaclark.org/?p=1234#comment-171 I love the hormonally balanced meal, great way to think about it. And the good carbs fill you up and last longer. I need those reminders now that I go back to work (teaching). Schools are notorious for having high fat high carb foods all the time.
Have you tried almond milk for the smoothies? Just a thought, I should try it and let you know.
Diana

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