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Why Do We Need to Be Creative?
24 Jan 2021

Why Do We Need to Be Creative?

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: do, learn a skill, life skills, problem solving | 0

Creativity is the cornerstone of problem solving in any area of your life. I knew I was creative growing up, but COVID-19 truly put my problem solving skills to the test. With creativity you’re better equipped to deal with uncertainty. … Continued

How to Regain Momentum and Motivation
23 Jan 2021

How to Regain Momentum and Motivation

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: life skills, problem solving, productivity | 0

Think of your dream as the destination and your goals are the steps along the way. We create a plan of how to get to each goal with tasks. The road we drive on is life itself. So how do we regain momentum and motivation?

Creating A New Starting Point for 2021
4 Jan 2021

Creating A New Starting Point for 2021

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: life skills, problem solving, productivity | 0

We took some time over Christmas and New Years to really think about what happened in 2020 and where we want to go in 2021. Looking back, it’s evident that we can’t go back to where we were but really … Continued

Pivoting in the Pandemic as a Family
10 Dec 2020

Pivoting in the Pandemic as a Family

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: for teens, life skills, parenting, problem solving | 0

It’s the last month of 2020 and it’s happened again. A few setbacks and we are pivoting in the pandemic once again. We have been hearing about pivoting since March. Businesses have always shifted to new strategies to improve but … Continued

My Holiday Home Challenge
8 Nov 2020

My Holiday Home Challenge

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: life skills, problem solving, productivity | 0

In the midst of work and school, we get busy. Life gets messy. I always seem to be rushing into the holidays stressed out and exhausted. This Holiday Home Challenge will change things this year. I’m really trying to plan … Continued

How to Get Through Boring Homework
12 Oct 2020

How to Get Through Boring Homework

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: for teens, life skills, parenting, problem solving, productivity | 0

There are those days when teachers decide to pile on the homework and it looks like it’ll never get it done, especially in subjects you don’t care for. Whether it’s boring busy work or something really hard, it can take … Continued

15 Ideas to Make Money as a Kid During Lockdown
24 Sep 2020

15 Ideas to Make Money as a Kid During Lockdown

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: create, digital, for teens, home, letters to my sons, life skills, money, parenting, physical, problem solving | 0

My dear boys, Since the lockdown in March, life has changed so much for everyone. For our family, we found we had to really look at our income and resources. With some adjustment we’re fortunate to make money to survive … Continued

Adjusting to Distance Learning
19 Sep 2020

Adjusting to Distance Learning

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: do, learn a skill, letters to my sons, life skills, parenting, problem solving | 0

We’ve made it to the first progress report with our first fully dedicated distance learning school year. Has it been easy? Of course not! We worked on getting the dedicated space and establishing a routine which has helped. You’ve gotten … Continued

Multitasking vs Piggybacking
12 Sep 2020

Multitasking vs Piggybacking

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: letters to my sons, life skills, parenting, problem solving | 0

My dear boys, I see you playing a game during your class. Multitasking? Is that what you call it? Do you think this is a good thing? Better yet, do you think you’re good at it? Multitasking: dealing with more … Continued

Re-evaluating Our Priorities – the Pandemic Plan
1 Sep 2020

Re-evaluating Our Priorities – the Pandemic Plan

by Cyndi Boyd | posted in: for teens, home, life skills, money, parenting, problem solving | 0

School is finally underway, this is the first day of September and two-thirds of 2020 is over. The plan we made at the beginning of the year has changed because of the pandemic. Because of careful budgeting and planning, we … Continued

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Our family is about to embark on a new chapter. My oldest is getting ready to go to college… with early graduation. He has always wanted to do so many things and learn everything I know, but with him leaving early and the constant navigation of life’s hurdles, I am ultimately unprepared to share the things he wants to know before he actually leaves.
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