Eujeana Chism, Author at Reaching Families

Cultivating Financial Independence

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01/02/2017 By Eujeana Chism Leave a Comment

Financial Independence Financial Independence is so a key ingredient for adult life. The importance of teaching finances to our children determines their independence. If they do not know how to manage their finances they will be dependent for a very long time. Start early. I remember we had little banks that we used at a young age. They were able to separate their allowance and any gift money … [Read more...]

Cultivating Spiritual Independence

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01/01/2017 By Eujeana Chism 3 Comments

What is the goal for teaching our children spiritual independence? Teaching spiritual independence can be challenging as we want to be sure the foundation is there, but at the same time, we need to teach them to think and study for themselves. During the teen years they ask lots of questions, and as they grow to adulthood, they begin to form their own standards and convictions. Teaching them i … [Read more...]

Cultivating Academic Independence

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12/06/2016 By Eujeana Chism 1 Comment

Stop Doing It All For Them! Academic independence needs to be cultivated in our children every day. First, think about all that you are doing for them. Are you helping them become independent or dependent? Stop doing it all for them! Each school year we plan and organize for the new school year. I see and hear of so many who do all that for their children instead of with their children. Include th … [Read more...]

Cultivating Self-Care Independence

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12/05/2016 By Eujeana Chism 1 Comment

Self-care needs to be taught early. Begin at the young age teaching children to care for themselves. We automatically begin teaching them as they become toddlers and begin walking. If they can walk, then they can pick up their toys. This is just the beginning of teaching them self-care in picking up after themselves. Teaching them to brush their teeth seems like a simple task, but is important … [Read more...]

Your Key To Success: Cultivating Independence

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11/30/2016 By Eujeana Chism 2 Comments

Cultivating independence may seem too hard. It may seem that our children will never learn independence, but give it a bit of time. We have to cultivate independence and then they will learn, but part of the training process is to "teach" independence. I have homeschool moms tell me all the time that they want their children to be more independent in their academics. Independence comes, but it i … [Read more...]

Best Gifts for Pets

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11/21/2016 By Eujeana Chism Leave a Comment

Best Gifts for Pets Gifts for Pets are fun to seek out. Pets are like members of the family. They bring people joy and happiness. Pets can offer comfort. They make us laugh, they enrich our lives and when it comes to the holidays, we can't imagine not giving them a special gift the same way that we give to the people we also love. Dogs When you're buying a gift for a pet, you have several … [Read more...]

Girl Gifts

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11/10/2016 By Eujeana Chism Leave a Comment

Ideas for Girl Gifts Girl gifts may seem complicated but they really are pretty easy. While women are making enormous strides in their professional lives, little girls are still playing with dolls and doing all the girly things that little girls love to do. Having a young girl on your gift list will be a pleasure to shop for. So much to choose from and you can find the perfect gift for her age … [Read more...]

Toddler Gifts

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11/10/2016 By Eujeana Chism Leave a Comment

Ideas for Toddler GiftsToddler gifts can be hard to find. Toddlers can be challenging, but mostly they're delightful to watch. Their little minds are like sponges and now is the best time for a small child to learn and develop his motor skills. If you have a toddler on your gift list, you're in for some fun. Check out all the best-selling online toys that will give you all the information you need … [Read more...]

Baby Gifts

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11/10/2016 By Eujeana Chism Leave a Comment

Ideas for Baby Gifts There are many options for delightful baby gifts! Once you start looking, you may have trouble choosing your favorite things. Babies' toys are relatively inexpensive, so you may purchase more items. Then you can double the joy of seeing the baby's reaction to his new toys! Fisher-Price has always been a brand you could go to for quality and helpful baby toys. The … [Read more...]

Teen Gifts

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11/10/2016 By Eujeana Chism Leave a Comment

Ideas for Teen Gifts You may think it's difficult to decide on a teen gifts for the holidays, but they're really kids at heart and sometimes like the same things younger kids do. Besides electronics that feature games and socializing, there are some other choices you can make that will make them happy. The Craft-tastic String Art Kit is perfect for the girl or boy who loves to work with … [Read more...]