Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: Parent
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When it comes to educating children, I am a firm believer that the opportunity to learn takes place more often in the absence of a formal curriculum. It is the everyday life experiences that present these opportunities for parents to teach children good values and to develop them to become moral, socially conscious and responsible adults. My husband and…
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“…among his many accomplishments… made the Dean’s List in college every year… graduated Suma Cum Laude… a Master’s Degree in Business Administration… served as graduate assistant for the MBA Program…” The description signifies success and a promising future. Sadly the words are taken from the obituary from a young man who was gunned down on New…
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“…A Psychologist told me that to change; I have to want to change. Well I don’t want to change, and I’m going to stay just the way I am!” Were the adamant words recently spoken by my mom. For seven years, I’ve lived with this mindset of hers and, although we’ve come to somewhat of…
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There is no doubt in my mind that the dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship has many layers and at some point in time, it all comes full circle. My relationship with my mother is complicated, and has been since my early teens. Is it the same for all mother-daughters? I hope not, but I do…
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>Have you considered inviting your mother to live with you? It’s been nearly six years since my husband and I moved my 76 year old mother in with us. With idealistic intentions and unrealistic expectations, we welcomed her into our home. I’m not quite sure where to begin, but I will start by saying, think long and…
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