Scrap Your Trip Adds 270 Items + 20% off all Karen Foster
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How did a mom with such a " I can do anything!" attitude raise two kids who have so little self-confidence? I decided to teach my kids to ride their bikes without training wheels this weekend. Yes, I am incredibly embarassed that they are 10 and 7 and can’t ride bikes. Lauren got the hang of it pretty easily, but Logan just kept whining "I can’t do it!". Actually, Lauren spent a fair amount of time crying and saying "I can’t do it!" too. One down and one to go!
When we were on our "staycation" at the pool. I noticed fearless 3-year olds jumping in off the sides of the pool, while my kids were all "I need my goggles!" I was never so aware of how much I babied them and sheltered them by trying to protect them. I was inspired me to try to be a better mom. One who isn’t afraid to let her kids test their wings a little bit more.
Are you a Karen Foster fan? All Karen Foster items are 20% off until Friday, April 16th.
We have several new collections for you this week. We have "All Inclusive" by Bella Blvd – it’s fun, tropical and great for travel layouts, the bright and cheery colors of "Flower Child" by Bo Bunny (hmmm, I’ve noticed a trend in our company…my employees buying product before it even goes up for sale….BoBunny is rapidly becoming an employee fave!). We have the whimsical and feminine “Boho Blooms” by The Paper Company, “My Family” by Fancy Pants – a modern twist on scrapping heritage layouts and family adventures, “On the Edge Sports” paper and “Name of the Game” stickers by Scrappin’ Sport and More, and the stunningly beautiful “Seaside Retreat” and “Lullaby Lane” by Webster’s Pages.
The SYT Designers have been hard at work, as always – they have brought to you the following “customer inspired and impossible to find” themed designs: Germany, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Michigan, Arizona, Southwest, Fishing, Swimming, Tennis, Cooking, Kids and man’s best friend.
My team (“my team” I say in awe and amazement) has created the adorable Puppy Power collection. This line includes custom die cuts, custom paper, coordinating papers, two predesigned pages, a border elements paper, and several adorable die cuts. (Phew, they have been busy!) Here’s what I LOVE about this collection – if simple scrapping suites you best then add pictures to the predesigned pages and your layout is complete! If you want to step it up a notch then you can – simply add the puppy die cuts (which, by the way, couldn’t be any cuter), and if you really want to jazz it up then add the borders, strips of coordinating papers, buttons, bling etc.– it’s just endless! Our designers have given every type of (dog lover) scrapper a way to use this paper collection.
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10 Comments
1. TammyV&hellip | April 14th, 2010 at 10:29 am
It’s an interesting subject, protecting our children and sheltering them, Don’t be embarrassed my son was 9 when he learned to ride his bike with no training wheels..he was more interested in other things at the time. I think as moms we need to stop beating ourselves up so much as we are doing our best! Having said that all children are different and we need to move at their pace! My son started riding his bike on the grass to get over the fear of falling on the pavement! From that part on it was not long before riding no problem!
Love your products, love your personalization! Keep up the great work!
2. Lea Ann&hellip | April 14th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I came to the realization several years ago that I too had spent so much time “protecting” my kids that they couldn’t function. I sent my son to get a straw at a sports arena and he didn’t know how the dispenser worked (push the thingy down – get a straw) or that it even was a straw dispenser so he came back with a coffee stirer. Age 10. For the last 3 years I have been finding ways to build self confidence and “life skills” in safe ways. The kids now help with all housework (including the 7 year old who sorts the families laundry), they help cook meals, and I give them more room to try new things and make the mistakes that come with it. It’s hard not to criticize sometimes (like how they put their neatly folded laundry into the drawers into balled up piles!) but remembering that they are trying and learning helps.
3. Elizabeth Lowe&hellip | April 14th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I am 48. I think things were a LOT BETTER when we were kids. I lived in Queens, NY. Tough neighborhood near “the projects”. I was never scared, tried everything, used cardboard to slide down a hill in the snow, skitched on the back of cars on the ice, rode my bike everywhere, walked to school alone…HAD FREEDOM !!! I think either times have changed and there is DANGER everywhere, or our perception has changed. Too much 24/7 news of doom and destruction only. Love your kids but give them the space to make mistakes and get their knees skinned…builds character.
4. Evelyn Wullner&hellip | April 14th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Hi Julie,
I just had to comment and let you know-you are not alone! I also have a boy (13 years old) and a girl (12 years old). My son didn’t learn to ride his bike until 11 years old! My daughter a bit younger as I, like you, realized it was time to let go….
My son now rides all the time with friends! Relax, your kids will be riding all around sometime. Like the other reader/customer said “Each child is different and learns at different paces”. Everyone has their strengths and areas of weakness. That is what makes the world go around!
Enjoy your children while they are still children. When my son hit 12 years old- the good ‘ole adolescence period began! He is no longer that little boy…
Have a wonderful day! I LOVE your e-mails/blogs and website! THANK YOU!
5. Marsha, N.C.&hellip | April 14th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I agree with the comments from all the “Mom’s” who have posted. It’s best to let the kids move at their own pace when trying or learning new things. It will help to cut down on the tension and pressure they will feel. They will still have lots of fun as long as they find an activity they are comfortable with. My oldest daughter was about 10 before she learned to ride her bike and the youngest was 9. Yet both girls were reading and drawing at an early age. Neither one can swim, nor can I, but we go to the beach every year and have a wonderful time.
P.S. Hope you have the SYT Die Cuts sale again real soon. I didn’t get a chance to order on time and missed out. My wishlist is packed with lots of SYT products!
6. Marsha, N.C.&hellip | April 14th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
The “Puppy Power Collection” is so adorable that I wish our family had a dog. Instead we have 3 very sweet cats. I will keep my fingers crossed that the SYT design team comes up with an equally cute “Cat Collection”!!
7. Marion&hellip | April 14th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Hi Julie…
Not to worry…when the kids are ready they will ride their bikes. We have a 13 year old grandson that lives with us and he just has absolutely no interest in riding his bike…his mom tried, I tried, and his grandfather tried to help him, none of us were successful. He would rather be playing a video game, or computer game. They have to learn to make choices on their own, whether they are right or wrong it has to be their choice. I learned that after raising 3 kids. Being a parent is not easy but eventually it can be fulfilling. As long as they aren’t hurting themselves or anyone else…just let them be. If something is important to them, they will do it.
8. Melissa B&hellip | April 15th, 2010 at 7:45 am
I’d love to see some products for scrapping all those learning experiences, such as riding a bike, graduating from training wheels, learning to swim, learning to read, learning to write, etc..
9. Jodi&hellip | April 15th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Congrats to your kids on acheiving that milestone — or becoming dangerously close to acheiving it!
I think some kids are just predisposed to be naturally independent. I was a kid who was fearless. My husband, however, was always a little more apprehensive — and is especially so with our daughter.
Our daughter — from the beginning — has shown spirit, independence and fearlessness. Her mantra is “I can do it by myself” and gets upset if someone tries to help without her asking for it.
She dives off the couch, climbs like a monkey, and has to try everything the older kids are doing. She’s also only 2 1/2. We joke that she’s going to lose her teeth before it’s time for her to lose her teeth.
But, I’m thrilled that I have a little girl who is strong, healthy, willing and able to try new things. Girls, especially, need to realize their own strengths — which only come by trying and doing.
I think that no matter what age kids are doing things, though, it’s a parent’s responsbility to keep encouraging and supporting them to continue to try new things.
10. Cassandra&hellip | April 17th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
I had the same attitude when I got divorced 2 years ago. I can do anything. I don’t need you. My oldest was 7 when he finally learned. I had to ask my uncle to teach him because my son was too heavy for me to hold him up and run up and down the street. My uncle had him for about 10 minutes and Lance was already riding on his own. We’re working on the little guy now. It’s nice to know that even though it wasn’t physically me doing it, I did something without my ex husbands help.