As you start 2022, what would it look like if your family narrowed everything you do down to just five activities/priorities that you repeat every day to help you accomplish your preferred future? Imagine if your kids did that. What would those five things be? Best-selling author and leadership expert John Maxwell says, “The secret to success is hidden in your daily … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Teaching Your Kids the Spirit of Giving
Years ago, while on a lengthy family road trip with my wife and three kids, I stopped at a convenience store to fill up with gas and to grab some snacks. I was so proud of our kids. They were so patient and behaved so well that I decided to surprise them with their favorite candy. My son, Luke, who was still in a car seat at the time, loved the candy called … [Read more...]
Family Shift: Seven Be’s of Effective Parenting
Raising children is one of the most challenging yet rewarding joys and responsibilities we will ever have in life. However, the most significant disadvantage we have as parents is that our children are not robots. If they were robots, we would benefit from reading the operation manual on how to make them do what we want them to do. Fortunately, our children are uniquely … [Read more...]
Safety Around Water Week
With Florida leading the country in reported child drownings, the Y is committed to helping keep kids safe in and around water by providing free swim lessons across six counties at select YMCA locations during Safety Around Water Week, May 28-31. Safety Around Water is a 4-day introductory swim program for kids ages 5-12. YMCA Swim Academy instructors will instill a love of … [Read more...]
Five Loaves & Two Fish Healthy Teaching Kitchen’s Kids’ Summer Cooking Camp
ATTN: Village Walk Families! Looking to make your young one a CHEF! Enroll Today in this is a wonderful program that will lay the foundation for healthy eating by educating and empowering students about basic kitchen safety, creating a healthy balanced plate, how to substitute ingredients to make meals healthier and so much more! The first 30 minutes of each class is … [Read more...]