Monthly Intentions: Positivity

The first quarter of the year is officially over, and you've probably gotten used to having gratitude for the small things, taking a moment to breath and reflect when you are faced with a chaotic situation, and being mindful of how you are doing things.

This month, I want you to set the intention of positivity

 

Pretty interesting perspective on things, isn't it? There are so many times, in so many situations along our path, where we are faced with the option of being miserable or being strong. This goes hand in hand with positivity. If we choose to look at a situation with a positive mindset, there is a high likelihood that the outcome will be positive as well.

Be positive
Be strong
Choose positive
Choose strong

Learning Sportsmanship at The Little Gym

The first sport of the Mini Jacks season at The Little Gym is soccer.

Now...for alot of other kiddos around the 3 and 4 year old age range, soccer is no problem. For Owen, it's a bit of a challenge. My little lefty wants to carry the ball around, and block others.

Goalie in the making.

Last week they worked on sportsmanship. This is one of the really big reasons why I love The Little Gym - the teachers always take time to teach the little ones about working together, waiting their turn, and helping one another out.

The first soccer class also involved taking turns kicking the ball with the teacher, Miss Mac, while the other kiddos watched on the big red mat. I thought that this was pretty brilliant. Such a simple thing to have them do, but teaching patience and celebrating each others success.

I can't wait to see how the next three weeks of soccer go at The Little Gym. Owen is really getting the hang of using his feet with the ball, but I know he's going to be pretty pumped this week when they transition to goalie!

If you see my out and about in London, Ontario, be sure to ask me for a free class pass to The Little Gym! I always have them on me!

Who's The Mombassador??

Introducing a new Sunday series here at Sweet Stella's, all about teaching healthy habits and getting your kids active at The Little Gym!

For fall semester, I was selected as a Mombassador by The Little Gym London, so I will be chronicling Owen's progress in the Mini Jacks sports program and talking about how much we love TLG.

We have been members since Owen was a year and a half, and we have loved watching him grow both in social development and confidence, as well as his physical skills. He loves the teachers and has gained alot of independence in being in the programs.

If you see my out and about in #ldnont, flag me down! I have some free passes to hand out so you can experience for yourselves just how awesome The Little Gym is!

Happy Handstands!

Back to School Printables - Just Because

Positive reinforcement does wonders for the fragile self esteem of a child. As a child, I was teased about my weight, short hair, glasses....you name it, I was called it. What my dad did to make me feel awesome was leave me little drawings and notes at the kitchen table (he was a shift worker). It made me feel like a million bucks, and the thought of his notes still makes me smile.

Download these positive reinforcement notes for free HERE!