I'm outright bored, with nothing do! I know you'll never hear that in your own home!
Ever heard of the book by Peter Spier, Bored, Nothing To Do? It tells us about two brothers who are so bored that their mother brings them outside to spend the afternoon.. While in the garage, they build a plane and fly it. Haven't read the book yet? Then go grab a copy a your local library. It doesn't matter if your 8, 18, 38, you'll still enjoy it. That means I'm going to read it again!
That homemade plane project was hatched out because of boredom. I want to share two solutions to your children's boredom that should have be great for your kids and can provide them with pure summer fun. I hope that you will also share these with your friends at church, at the pool or at the park.
There was an article by our local librarian last fall. She pointed out that if kids get bored it produces creativity. What do you think? If your kids are bored, they will look for something to do on their own. Creativity is necessary to be able to imagine and come up with your own project. The 2 brothers in Spier’s book, remember them? They were so bored and soon creativity spurred them build & fly an airplane.
Bearing this in mind, you've got to provide an environment that stimulates your kids' minds. It can be as simple as blocks in the attic or more complex like basketwork or building Lego toys. If your children are bored, they'll use those items to become creative in their play. Most of the time, young boys and girls don't like being bored so their imagination kicks in with the right environment.
Letting them overcome boredom with their own projects makes you see your child's real passion and interest.
The second solution is to show your kids where these items are when they don't have anything else to do. If they continually sit in front of the TV, show them the huge box of Legos. When you see your daughter watching movie after movie, remind her where the art supplies are. Pretty simple, isn't it?
Moms can't always come up with ready suggestions when your kids are bored. I have list which I share every summer with my subscribers. Well, its not only for my subscribers, I also take time to browse over it and apply it to brighten up the summer activities for my kids. Here's where you can get a copy of 206 summer fun activities for kids:
Once you get your list, print it out for the whole family. You might tape it to the fridge or putcut out each item to put in a cookie jar. Have your kids choose one when they're starting to get bored. This list was just sent to me some years ago and even I'm not sure where it came from.
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© Kerry Beck, 2008
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To get ready for the next school year, Kerry Beck gives her free audio workshop at Home School Material. This summer she also gives you a free report, “How to Get It All Done” at Christian Homeschool Curriculum.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Don't Get a Job - Get a Niche Instead!
People often seek my advice, looking for ways to improve the economies of poorer areas and develop business solutions that benefit the entire community. Yet for all their good intentions, they rarely understand the difference between a job and a business.
If you have a business, the opportunities for profit are only limited by your imagination. However, the profits from a job are limited, even restricted. You exchange your precious time for a specified amount of money (usually best described as "never enough"). It's easy to see the benefits of attracting business to a community, rather than simply seeking jobs.
To attract business, people must learn to think like entrepreneurs. They must find a niche, research it, and discover what their customers really want. Once they know this, they can meet the needs of their niche. Profits will naturally follow.
Here's where you come in. You can teach them to think like entrepreneurs.
Really, you can. Start with the niche you know best, your own customers. Help them to learn more and earn more, and they will become loyal long-term clients. From there, share the word with your friends, your church, and more. Like ripples on a pond, the word will spread until you have taught the whole town to make amazing profits in their business.
It takes time, of course. Offer free courses and other great information to your customers. Jesus Christ is the Lord of all, of your heart and your business. Spread the word, and everyone will reap the rewards.
The internet includes thousands of special interest groups online. Seek out those with similar characteristics to your present niche. Using surveys, ask them what they want. You can make your own surveys on www.SurveyMonkey.com. The answers you receive will help you understand what they need the most, so you can provide it for them. Search Google for affiliate programs linked to your niche.
You can add literally dozens of products to your website, all chosen to fulfill your customer's needs. Invite members of each group to your website, where you display a range of products designed to appeal to them. Of course, you want them coming back for more - collect their emails so you can keep them posted on new products!
People love to talk about their passions, and your emails let them do that. Everyone loves to learn more about their interests, or to hear of someone else who shares the same passions. Share the joy with your customers, and get ready to make amazing profits with your online business.
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© Stephen Beck, 2008
You have permission to reprint this article, as long as you don’t make any changes and include the bio below.
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Stephen Beck teaches you how to write an ebook and Create a "cash on demand" online business by watching his free video about information marketing products.
If you have a business, the opportunities for profit are only limited by your imagination. However, the profits from a job are limited, even restricted. You exchange your precious time for a specified amount of money (usually best described as "never enough"). It's easy to see the benefits of attracting business to a community, rather than simply seeking jobs.
To attract business, people must learn to think like entrepreneurs. They must find a niche, research it, and discover what their customers really want. Once they know this, they can meet the needs of their niche. Profits will naturally follow.
Here's where you come in. You can teach them to think like entrepreneurs.
Really, you can. Start with the niche you know best, your own customers. Help them to learn more and earn more, and they will become loyal long-term clients. From there, share the word with your friends, your church, and more. Like ripples on a pond, the word will spread until you have taught the whole town to make amazing profits in their business.
It takes time, of course. Offer free courses and other great information to your customers. Jesus Christ is the Lord of all, of your heart and your business. Spread the word, and everyone will reap the rewards.
The internet includes thousands of special interest groups online. Seek out those with similar characteristics to your present niche. Using surveys, ask them what they want. You can make your own surveys on www.SurveyMonkey.com. The answers you receive will help you understand what they need the most, so you can provide it for them. Search Google for affiliate programs linked to your niche.
You can add literally dozens of products to your website, all chosen to fulfill your customer's needs. Invite members of each group to your website, where you display a range of products designed to appeal to them. Of course, you want them coming back for more - collect their emails so you can keep them posted on new products!
People love to talk about their passions, and your emails let them do that. Everyone loves to learn more about their interests, or to hear of someone else who shares the same passions. Share the joy with your customers, and get ready to make amazing profits with your online business.
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© Stephen Beck, 2008
You have permission to reprint this article, as long as you don’t make any changes and include the bio below.
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Stephen Beck teaches you how to write an ebook and Create a "cash on demand" online business by watching his free video about information marketing products.
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