I love contemporary literary fiction, and tend to like books that have darker themes. I have been under a lot of stress and feeling down lately. I also have an upcoming vacation, so I am looking for some books that are more upbeat, but still intelligently written if that makes sense. Can anyone suggests some books that are like literary fiction with a beach read vibe?
Hi all — looking for some advice from parents who may have been in a similar situation. I have an 8-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son.
My daughter has always been a very high achiever. She has a big personality, is a natural leader, and tends to excel at almost anything she tries — academics, sports, music, etc. She frequently receives awards at school for academics and behavior, recently tested into GT, and consistently scores in the 99th percentile on standardized testing. We don’t feel that we pressure her, but she is very internally motivated and cares a lot about doing well and being the best at things.
My son has a much more laid-back and shy personality. He is kind, compliant at school, and doing well overall. He met all of his reading goals in kindergarten, his teacher has no concerns, and on standardized testing he tends to score around the 50th percentile. Compared to his sister, he just seems less driven by achievement or competition. He enjoys activities and responds well to praise, but he doesn’t seem overly concerned with winning, awards, or standing out — and honestly, that may just be his personality.
We are very proud of both of our children and genuinely try not to compare them or pressure either one. I think my concern is figuring out how to continue celebrating and encouraging my daughter’s accomplishments without unintentionally making my son feel “less than” as they get older. I want him to feel confident, valued, and motivated to do his personal best — even if he never ends up being the type of child who gets lots of awards or tests into GT.
Has anyone navigated a similar dynamic between siblings with very different personalities and strengths? What helped your quieter or less achievement-oriented child build confidence and feel equally valued?
Hi all — looking for some advice from parents who may have been in a similar situation. I have an 8-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son.
My daughter has always been a very high achiever. She has a big personality, is a natural leader, and tends to excel at almost anything she tries — academics, sports, music, etc. She frequently receives awards at school for academics and behavior, recently tested into GT, and consistently scores in the 99th percentile on standardized testing. We don’t feel that we pressure her, but she is very internally motivated and cares a lot about doing well and being the best at things.
My son has a much more laid-back and shy personality. He is kind, compliant at school, and doing well overall. He met all of his reading goals in kindergarten, his teacher has no concerns, and on standardized testing he tends to score around the 50th percentile. Compared to his sister, he just seems less driven by achievement or competition. He enjoys activities and responds well to praise, but he doesn’t seem overly concerned with winning, awards, or standing out — and honestly, that may just be his personality.
We are very proud of both of our children and genuinely try not to compare them or pressure either one. I think my concern is figuring out how to continue celebrating and encouraging my daughter’s accomplishments without unintentionally making my son feel “less than” as they get older. I want him to feel confident, valued, and motivated to do his personal best — even if he never ends up being the type of child who gets lots of awards or tests into GT.
Has anyone navigated a similar dynamic between siblings with very different personalities and strengths? What helped your quieter or less achievement-oriented child build confidence and feel equally valued?
Hi all! 39/F here. Looking for a sunscreen recommendation. I love the look and feel of La Roche Posay tinted mineral, but it smells HORRIBLE! Does anyone have a recommendation for something similar? I have extremely sensitive eyes and pretty much all American chemical sunscreens irritate them. Asian ones work well for me, but I am looking for something with a tinted, makeup like finish. Any recommendations?
When would be the best time to try and see the Night Light dragons in Berk? I know there are no exact times and are supposed to be a surprise, but tomorrow is our last day and my daughter is dying to see them. I have been told they come out of the large gate near Toothless.