January Editor's Letter
Welcome, 2020! It’s a big year in the Sarver home: My older is graduating high school and heading off to college, I’m celebrating a milestone birthday and we’ll be acquiring another teen driver. Whew! I’m already a little overwhelmed, and we’re just getting started! In addition to my own personal milestone, I’m celebrating one professionally, as 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of KC Parent! Stay tuned as we mark the occasion throughout the year with articles, giveaways and much more!
I’m the oldest of six. I have three brothers and two sisters. I fit the “oldest child” description in many ways and am sure my place in the family had a significant effect on shaping my personality. Several years ago, my sister-in-law gave me an ornament that reads, “I’m not bossy, my ideas are just better than yours.” I think all five of my siblings will nod vigorously in agreement when I say I like to be in charge. The trick is knowing how to use that quality in positive ways (take charge when needed) and not negative ones (bossing people around). I see these firstborn traits in my older as well. It’s so intriguing to look at the many influences that shape a person, with birth order being one. Check out Sarah Lyon’s article for much more on birth order and how it affects kids and their personalities.
With the new year, many think of resolutions and fresh starts. I try to set myself up for success and implement small changes with the start of the new year. I’d like to read my Bible more and I want to take intentional, prolonged times away from my phone. To completely unplug from time to time really recharges and refreshes. We’ve got ideas to get you started making changes for yourself in 2020; check them out!
Happy New Year, KC!