SMILE!

Hello there!

I subscribe to a program called "Family First." Their mission is to strengthen the family by establishing family as a top priority in people's lives and by promoting principles for building marriages and raising children. Within the Family First program, there is another program called iMOM 24/7/365. iMOM’s unique focus is to equip mothers with information, ideas and encouragement to positively impact their children in the following areas:

Wisdom: Wisdom enables us to make good decisions in life. Without wisdom, a child is likely to make bad choices and suffer the consequences for those choices with potentially increasing regularity.

Health: A healthy lifestyle is an important factor in a child’s life. How a child treats his or her body has a direct impact on how he or she grows physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Purpose: Without parental direction about life’s purpose, children will seek out answers for themselves. Often these answers will come from other youth and may not reflect a healthy, productive lifestyle.

Relationships: Good relationship skills are essential. This skill development begins at birth through a child’s attachment to his or her mother. Without the ability to form and sustain lasting relationships, whether personal or professional, a child will struggle to find lasting joy and productivity in life.

My point...Each morning in my inbox there are inspirational thoughts and questions to think about. They help me know how I can be a better parent and spouse. Today, iMom suggested a very inspirational video called "Validation." It's funny, beautiful and tear-jerking and MUST be shared with everyone I love. It's a 16 minute video...yes, I know that seems very long but it is well worth it. I promise...

I added the Family Minute Widget to my blog...you'll see it if you scroll down. You can subscribe to receive daily emails yourself too! I HIGHLY recommend it!

Loves to all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao&feature=player_embedded