Moms Inspire Learning

Can a strength and a weakness be the same thing?

In my case, yes. If you've been reading this blog for a while, you've probably spotted what "it" is.

Do We Need to Redefine Self-Esteem?

"Self-esteem, as defined by our culture, is a myth." ~Terry Diebold, Marriage and Family Therapist, Presbyterian Minister, speaker, and author of The Myth of Self Esteem - 50 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself

That's a pretty bold statement in this self-esteem obsessed world of ours, isn't it?

I must say, I have always wondered what all the hoopla was over it, though. I mean, really, is there a person out there who feels positive about everything about themselves every minute of every single day?

Adding a Splash of Color to the Learning Process

 I don't accept review requests very often; but when Barbara Esham asked me to review 4 picture books in The Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series, I didn't have to think twice. They're right up my alley, and a much needed addition to the world of children's literature.

Normally, I'm not interested in books that clearly set out to teach something, but somehow these are different. Children will be able to see themselves in, and learn along with, each of the main characters. Katie, David, Stacey, and Max all start with a black and white view of intelligence, and end up with a much more colorful one.

How many of us, as adults, still see light in our strengths and darkness in our weaknesses? How many have them all in such a gray area that they can't see them at all?

Strengths and Weaknesses: We all have them!

So, why do so many of us examine our weaknesses through a magnifying glass? It would make sense that such a tendency would relate to events or conversations that happened when we were children.

A Quote to Start the Year

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

What will these words mean for you in 2012?

Happy New Year!