My Wife Had a Miscarriage and More People Should Be Talking About It

My Wife Had a Miscarriage and More People Should Be Talking About It 73 Miscarriages suck, but it's important to keep things in perspective. Miscarriages are when a fetus dies before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Growing up, I only knew one person who had miscarriages, and that was because she was a relative. My parents explained that it was something that happens occasionally, but since I had only one example for reference, I assumed it was rare and probably an extraordinary health issue with the potential mother. I couldn't have been more wrong. Yet, more than 30 years later, I know that a lot of people think that way.eval Some facts “An estimated 15 to 20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage… the actual number is likely higher, because many miscarriages occur very early on, before a woman knows she is pregnant” (Our Bodes Our Selves) “Early pregnancy loss is so common that many obstetricians consider these miscarriages a normal part of reproduction.” (Parenting) If you've already been “pregnant once, the odds are 80 percent that you will go on to have a healthy baby [later], and as many healthy babies after that as you want” (Henry Lerner, MD, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Harvard Medical School and author of Miscarriage: Why it Happens and How Best to Reduce Your Risks) But if miscarriages are so common, why don't more people know? People don't like to talk about things they're embarrassed about or worse, feel guilty about.eval When I was job searching in Israel in 2001-2002, the longer the job search got, the less I wanted to talk about it. Especially after the 8-month mark, every “how's your job search going?” unintentionally added to my frustrations about how I should have found a job already. And that's fair, because job seekers have much more control over their results than they realize, and had I really known how to job search, I would have found a job sooner. In other words, long job searches CAN be prevented. But my embarrassment is where the comparison ends, because… “The vast majority of miscarriages (also called spontaneous abortions) CANNOT be prevented; they are random events that are not likely to recur. Up to 70 percent of first-trimester miscarriages, and 20 percent of second-trimester miscarriages, are caused by chromosomal anomalies.” (Our Bodes Our Selves) Since most people don't know this fact, especially younger mothers-to-be, it's easy for them to assume that the miscarriage is somehow their fault. But don't blame. Even people who should know better don't always bring up miscarriages unless there's an extremely compelling reason, such as a friend in need of support. Case in point: since my wife posted on Facebook about her miscarriage this week, many people have reached out about their own miscarriages, including close friends that we were surprised hadn't mentioned it until now. ONLY such a compelling reason will help someone overcome their own hard feelings about what they went through, but frankly, it shouldn't take so much. Having spoken up about it earlier would have allowed them to get support too while educating people around them, essentially paying it forward by de-stigmatizing something that is shockingly common. There's NOTHING shameful about having a miscarriage, but it is shameful to not talk about it.Click To Tweet At the very least, talk about it to your close friends, relatives and anyone you'd like to educate and protect from unnecessary feelings of shame and embarrassment later.

Public Speaking 5 Ways to Combat the Fear

Public Speaking 5 Ways to Combat the Fear A fear of public speaking is quite common, and at times people can find the phobia very debilitating.  Unfortunately, there are many times throughout a person’s personal and professional life where  speaking in public may be required or expected, and if the fear is great, it can affect performance. Many people do their very best to avoid public speaking whenever possible, but this is not the best  way to handle the situation, as it can impose limitations in your education or career and cost you  memorable and rewarding opportunities throughout life. Instead, it is important to face your fears  and anxieties head on, work through them, and empower yourself by becoming confident at  speaking in public. Symptoms: The fear of public speaking is very real, and those who suffer from it experience physical and  emotional symptoms. When somebody suffers from such a phobia it can make it virtually impossible  to carry out tasks be it a job interview, toast at a wedding, a speech or presentation at work. Symptoms can vary depending on the person but often includes sweating, increased heart rate,  temporary spikes in blood pressure, anxiety about looking foolish or not performing well, and even a  full blown panic attack in more extreme cases. Looking at the symptoms above, it’s really no wonder that many people allow their fear of speaking  in public to get the better of them. The effects on their wellbeing can be quite uncomfortable and  hard to manage. Overcoming the fear: Becoming more comfortable with public speaking can be a wonderful breakthrough in a person’s  life, and every effort should be taken to get in control of your fears as it will positively affect your  confidence going forward. Some people will try to use tricks to overcome their fear of speaking in public such as imagining the  audience in their underpants or other silly things to make the situation less intimidating, but in all  actuality this is not an effective way to cope with the phobia. The best way to overcome a fear of  public speaking is to properly prepare yourself mentally and emotionally. Working through your fears methodically and with determination will provide you with the most  effective means in which to conquer your fear. Instead of trying to rush through the task as quickly  as possible, or detract attention from your speaking by using a lot of slides and other props, be  completely prepared for your speaking engagement and overcome any anxieties by making sure you  are confident in the material, well-practised, and focused on a positive outcome. Understanding what attributes make for a good public speaker and working on those factors will not  only prepare you for any upcoming speaking obligations but be an effective way to work through  your fears and anxieties about speaking to a group. This will enable you to deal with your issues in a  positive manner. In addition to this, there are also a number of breathing techniques that can be  used to calm the nerves before you begin speaking, allowing you to speak more effectively. Preparation: Acknowledging your fear about speaking is the first and most important step for overcoming it. Once  you have acknowledged that you struggle you can then start to implement techniques that will not  only make you a more capable public speaker but will better equip you to positively deal with your  fears once and for all. This will change your overall outlook on public speaking, allowing you to  embrace the opportunity and achieve success. Discussed below are some helpful tips to help you deal with the anxiety of speaking in public: 1) Face your fears Accept that a fear of speaking is in fact an issue for you, and that you fully intend to work through it  and put the fear behind you. Avoidance will never help you feel any better and it takes bravery to  overcome any fear and move past it. 2) Learn from others Watch carefully when given the opportunity to listen to other speakers, especially those who do it  professionally. Many careers rely heavily on the ability to speak publically, including management  positions, organisers, guest speakers, and teachers. Someone suffering with performance anxiety  should take note, and learn what they can from watching these speakers, as they are often brilliant  at it and can teach you a lot. 3) Know your material inside and out Of course being unprepared for any task will bring with it a certain amount of fear and anxiety.  Practice, practice and more practice can help in alleviating those fears. Make sure you know youre  speaking material inside and out having your material well practiced, although not memorised, will  give you the confidence and self-assurance you need to feel calm and relaxed about the task at  hand. Knowing your material like the back of your hand will allow you to think on your feet, roll with  the punches, and deliver the best possible presentation or speech possible. 4) Talk to the mirror Practice delivering a speech to your mirror. This face time will allow you to see how you come across  to your audience, where emphasis should be put, and give you the handy advantage of self-awareness. This can help you avoid any embarrassing facial expressions or make you aware of any  noticeable physical habits you may have. 5) Positive thinking It is very important to always think positively, and visualise a successful outcome. The power of  positive thinking is very real and if we invite negative thoughts into our mind we are inviting  negativity into our worlds. This is also an effective technique during a speaking engagement. Think  about something that makes you happy, it will keep you relaxed and in control of the moment. Overcoming the fear of public speaking is important, as it will help you overcome limits in both your  personal and professional life. Allowing a fear of any kind to limit you is something that can be  overcome with perseverance and the right attitude. Author:  This guest post has been provided Katie Bassil from Flow Caritas, a leading UK recruiter for charity  jobs in the not for profit industry.

Motherhood Update One Month Old

Motherhood Update One Month Old Photography by Megan Ann Photography I cant believe I have two kids! I just was telling John last night that I dont feel old enough to be responsible for keeping two kids alive. Motherhood is not easy! Im enjoying having a little more writing time while on maternity leave and using this blog again as a personal journal. Ive been getting a lot of requests for more photos of the baby so I thought Id do a post with some of her professional newborn photos and document what life has been like for our family this past month. What are some of your favorite moments from the last month? Its been so sweet to see the sister love between my daughters. Right from the start, my four-year-old, Mila, has been an incredible  big sister with constant hugs and kisses for her new baby sister and such a big helper. Its so special to see that relationship begin and I hope they become best friends someday. Other favorite moments from the last month have been sharing the incredible birth story  with friends and family over and over again because it never gets old. Our first family walk to get frozen yogurt also ranks high on the top of the favorite moments list. How do you feel physically? Im not 100% yet. I can go on short walks slowly. I am looking forward to getting cleared by the doctor to work out again at 6 weeks. Im letting myself take it easy and eating as healthy as I can so I feel my best. I know working out throughout my last trimester really helped my recovery. There was a day this last month when I pushed myself too much walking up and down our stairs. I couldnt move that night. After that day, John forced me to stay in my room and not leave. He brought me food all day and Ive really felt so much better since that day of rest. The hardest part is the mindset shift that I need to take it easy when I am used to being strong physically. [RELATED: Working Mom Must-Haves] How do you feel emotionally? There have definitely been a lot of tears of joy and tears of stress and anxiety over the last month. Overall, I feel the best with Sienna in my arms. I feel at peace and finally able to be completely happy which has been hard over the last 2 years since my third miscarriage. Over the last two years, I felt like I was holding my breath and I couldnt truly be myself because there was so much inner work I had to get through like getting over my fears of losing another pregnancy and working through grief. Im so happy and blessed to be here today. What are some habits you are trying to get back to a routine? My husband is amazing and has been soooooo helpful at night feeding Sienna a bottle while I pump. I am exclusively pumping every 3 hours because of my daughters tongue tie recovery. That means even if my daughter sleeps for 5 hours at night, I have to still get up and pump every 3 hours.   Its a bummer but I know this crazy time wont last forever. I am also trying to wake up with Sienna for her first feeding of the morning (usually around 5am) to start my day.   If I dont, I will literally sleep until 10am and feel terrible that I wasted the day. Another habit I am trying to do is write in my journals. I bought this five-year journal and Im trying to capture one thing each day for them.   Its tough and I often forget but at least I am sort of documenting some of their childhood and Im excited to give them each their journals someday. [RELATED: How To Prepare For the First 2 Weeks With a Newborn Baby] What are the worst parts of the first month with a newborn? I have a hard time complaining about motherhood because I am so blessed by my little miracles but I have to keep it real. Having a baby with a tongue tie is an absolute nightmare. Over the past month, weve majorly struggled with breastfeeding because Sienna isnt able to transfer milk because her tongue isnt strong enough even after the surgery. Since my first daughter had the same issue, I knew on day 1 that Sienna also had a tongue tie (even when the doctors didnt believe me!) Ive had mastitis which is a breast infection with all the terrible flu-like symptoms and extreme pain. Sienna and I have also both had thrush which is another painful infection. Weve had daily trips to doctors, pharmacies, lactation consultants and chiropractors. So Im not quite sure where the month has gone. Unfortunately, I havent really been able to enjoy this sweet newborn time which I was really hoping for this time around. Theres been a lot of emotions when you realize you cant feed your daughter and when other people have to bottle feed your daughter while you are connected to a pump. On a positive note, Sienna is gaining so much weight and my milk supply is way more than what she needs. I already have over 300 ounces of breastmilk in my freezer and her tongue strength  is getting stronger every day. I know that the tongue tie laser surgery works because we did the same process with my first daughter and we nursed for two years! So I have hope and determination and Sienna is learning early she cant get away with doing it the easy way. Runyans work hard even when it comes to eating! ?? What is Sienna like and what changes have you seen in the last month? Sienna is now opening her eyes really wide and moves her head around to follow us around. She loves looking around discovering the world and is growing so big. Sienna is almost as big as Mila was at 3 months and the pediatrician is very happy about that. Shes a happy baby and so chill. She currently wont take her pacifier because its hard for her to suck but we are working on her exercises with her every day. She loves baths with her big sister. She is constantly smothered with kisses and anytime she cries, Mila is right there to help. How are you handling life with two kids? Its tough! My 4-year old goes to part-time preschool three days a week from 8:15-11:15. It sounds nice to have a few hours but those hours FLY by. I feel like its already time to pick her up right when I get home because I am so busy changing diapers and feeding Sienna. When it comes to handling two kids, the second kid is SO MUCH easier because I know what I am doing already as a mom. I can go out to eat at a restaurant with a baby. I can go for a walk with a baby. I can even run to the grocery store with a baby. All these activities seemed completely impossible at one month with my first daughter. You  normally work a lot running your own business. What is it like not working while on maternity leave? Ive had so many more ideas and inspiration since I have been off the grid. Its so important to take time off. Ive been doing more reading and writing which is my passion. When I come back (tentatively planning October 1st) Im excited to put some new things in place for Classy Career Girl that will make it better than ever. Ill be way more motivated and excited to work with our members in our membership sites and I cant wait to get back! One thing is for sure though, my work will look a lot different. My priorities have changed again and my husband and I have no childcare planned for Sienna. We want to soak up this time with her as much as possible and will be putting processes in place to be able to continue doing the things we love in our business while still spending time with our new family of four. If you have any questions about motherhood, please leave them in the comments!

Resume Skills Section Examples From a Recruiter - Career Sidekick

Resume Skills Section Examples From a Recruiter - Career Sidekick Resume Skills Section Examples From a Recruiter Resume/CV / https://www.edenscott.com/blog Putting a Skills or Core Competencies section on your resume is a great way to show hiring managers what you can do for them, while also including relevant keywords on your resume.However, theres one BIG mistake that Ive seen many job seekers make and it can cost you the interview.So in this article, were going to look at real-life examples of resume skills sections, how to write this section and come up with ideas of skills to list, and the biggest mistake to avoid if you want to get the interview.Lets get startedResume Skills Section Core Competencies ExamplesLets look at some good examples of resume Skills sections (which you can also name Core Competencies, Professional Skills, etc.)Your goal when writing this resume section is to highlight your most relevant skills for the job, all in one place.So you want the list to be easy to read. I suggest one or two columns.And you dont just want to list random skills. And you dont want to list the same ski lls for every job! You really want to research the job and company (starting with the job description) and put the skills and keywords THEY mention.This is called tailoring your resume and will immediately boost the number of interviews you receive. I wrote a guide on the easiest way to do this HERE. (Its much easier than people think).So you really need to be looking at the specific job description for keywords.Once youve done that, youre ready to put together your Skills section. Here are some sample Skills sections so you can see what it might look like:Resume Skills Section Example #1:This example above is for a salespersons resume. You can see it contains a lot of keywords, and also highlights what this person is best at. Thats what you should aim to do.Remember, dont just guess which skills and keywords the employer wants. Study the job description.Resume Skills Section Example #2:This is another example of a simple layout for this section on your resume, this time using two c olumns.Choose a format that is simple and non-distracting.You want the readers focus to be on your skills and qualifications, not on your resumes formatting.Types of Skills to List in Your Core Competencies/Skills SectionTo start getting ideas of skills to list, look at the job descriptions of positions youre applying for. See what your target employers want for this job. Thats what to show them first and foremost!Once you have an idea of the top skills they want to see, think about what youve done thats most similar.Overall, you can include a mix of:Technical skills (like Microsoft Excel, Web Development, Facebook Ad Management, Inbound Customer Service, Social Media, etc.)Leadership skills (Team management, hiring, performance reviews, project management, meeting leadership/management, etc.)Interpersonal skills soft skills (You should keep this to a minimum, though. Employers will assess this much more in your interview. On your resume, theyre looking for hard skills and proof yo u can step into their job and succeed in the day-to-day work)Anything else you see mentioned on the job description and feel youve done! This can be time management, multitasking, training new team members, or anything else.How Many Skills Should You List on a Resume?The number of skills to include on your resume will depend on your job, industry, and experience level. For example, an experienced software engineer may list 20 skills. However, for an entry-level job seeker, 8-10 skills are sufficient, and any more than that will be unlikely to be read by a hiring manager or recruiter.Also, someone in a less technical field (like sales or customer service) might only need 8-10 skills on their resume, even if they have a few years of experience.Overall, my recommendation as a recruiter is that you should have somewhere between 8 and 20 skills on your resume.You should list both hard and soft skills, but its more important to include hard skills. These are the skills that hiring manager s look for first and foremost on your resume; soft skills are secondary.How to Get More Ideas of Skills to Include on a ResumeIf youve read the tips above and are still thinking, I dont have enough skills to put in my skills section, here are a few ideas to help youAlong with looking at the job description for the role youre applying for, you can also look at job descriptions for roles youve previously held. Which skills did you use most?Look at current or most recent work, too. What did your typical week look like? Sit down and think about which skills you used the most throughout a normal week. Remember to think about hard skills and soft skills.That should help you come up with more ideas of when you go to list skills on your resume.You can also look at LinkedIns list of skills that are available for your LinkedIn profile. (LinkedIn suggests skills when you go edit this section of your profile).You can look at peers/colleagues on LinkedIn, too, to see which skills theyve chosen! Look at a few current coworkers, for example. Which skills are they mentioning? Those are good skills to list on your LinkedIn and your resume, too. The LinkedIn skills section is a great way to get resume ideas overall.You can also learn something new that will make you more attractive to employersI recommend doing this by taking a course via LinkedIn Learning and then adding it to your resume Skills section). This is a great option if youre job searching after being unemployed because it shows employers youre keeping your skills current and staying active.You can learn soft skills like body language (this could help you if youre in sales, customer service, etc.) or hard skills like front-end web development, social media management, and more.Warning: Employers Want to See Where You Used Each Skill, TooIn general, employers want to see where and when you used each skill (especially for hard skills). So dontjust rely on a Skills section.You should put more time and effort into writi ng your experience section (and in particular, your bullets in that section).Also put effort into your resume summary paragraph.I typically read these first as a recruiter. In fact, even if you put your skills very high up on your resume, I skip it and only return to read it AFTER I check out your recent work experience.The bottom line is: Recruiters and hiring managers dont want to see a big list of skills with no reference to where each skill was used at least not at first. Theyd much rather see your work history and a chronological view of what youve done.So keep this in mind when writing your skills list. The hiring manager might skip it and look for your experience section first.This resume section still has value as a secondary place to show off your abilities and core competencies, and as a place to fill your resume with great keywords so you can get past the ATS (applicant tracking system). But the biggest mistake I see job seekers making is relying on the skills section to o much to get interviews or get the employers attention.Be Prepared to Answer Interview Questions About the Skills Youve ListedIf you say youre an expert in Phone Sales, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, or any other hard skill you need to be ready to defend this in an interview.Even if you named a less-technical skill like time management, they might ask about it.Theyre going to want to know where you used that skill and details about how you used it and what results you got in recent jobs. And if you say youre an expert at something, they might ask what makes you an expert.So if youre not expert or not highly-proficient, dont say you are. You can still list the skill, but dont exaggerate and go overboard by saying expert.I made this mistake early in my career and it cost me the job! I said the word expert when describing my Microsoft Excel skills, and they asked me about it in an interview and I completely crumbled. I wasnt an expert and I wasnt ready to defend why I had said that on my skills list.Also, dont list skills youve never used. Even if they do hire you, you could immediately be fired if they discover you lied about your skills in your interview. Lying in your job search is usually not a good tactic.So be honest when listing skills on your resume, and review your own resume as you prepare for the interview so youre not caught off-guard by the interview questions they ask.You should be ready to answer questions related to any or all skills mentioned in your resume skills section both soft and hard skills.Recap: How to Write a Great Resume Skills SectionChoose 8-20 skills, depending on your industry and level of experiencePut mostly hard skills and skills that relate directly to the employers jobAvoid putting too many soft skills; employers will judge this primarily in the interview and arent looking for soft skills as much on your resumeWhenever listing a hard skill, make sure to also mention it on your work experience; e mployers want to see where you used each skill, too, and this is how to show themUse the job description to identify important skills for this positionInclude exact phrases from the job description to improve your chances of getting past automated job application systemsIf you need more ideas for which skills to put, review past jobs youve held and/or look at peers on LinkedIn to see skills theyve chosenUse one or two columns, and simple formatting to make your Skills section easy to readNever put your Skills section before your Employment History section on your resumeIf youre an entry-level job seeker, never put your Skills section before your Education sectionBe prepared to answer interview questions about any and all skills youve listed on your resumeIf you follow the tips above, youll have a great resume skills section, and great supporting info in the other important resume sections. This will help you get more interviews and get noticed by better employers in your job search.

Resume Writing Education - The Basics

Resume Writing Education - The BasicsIn order to be a professional in resume writing, one must pursue a formal education. There are several kinds of resume writing education that one can take. Some of these are based on the various types of skills or knowledge that an individual has and some are not.There is a basic method in which a professional resume writer can learn. This is all about presenting the qualifications of an individual who wants to get into a certain profession. It is this summary that one needs to describe to potential employers that will make it possible for them to see if that particular individual is suitable for the job.An example chronological form of education would be with regards to a person seeking a teaching position. A professional will be required to present the skills that a person has that make the person eligible for a teaching position. The most common areas of resume writing education that a person can get are teaching, learning, research and academi c qualifications.Teaching skills are usually expressed by way of achievements and accomplishments in the subject area. The abilities, personal attributes and academic achievements will usually be included in the standard form of a resume. But the person should also note how that person has made use of those skills and capabilities in order to succeed in their teaching career.Learning skills are usually expressed by way of the various activities that a person has undertaken. By listing out the different subjects that a person has studied, it makes it easier for the potential employer to understand the kind of academic qualification that a person has. These days, school subjects are not the only ones that are included in resume writing education.Research skills are normally included in resume writing education as well as academic qualifications. Resume writing education usually starts with describing how a person has used their skills and abilities in relation to the job they are seek ing. In order to further boost the results, the potential employer will look into the ability of the person in relation to what they need and how they have managed to get it.Academic qualifications are the main ingredient in resume writing education. If the person has an academic qualification, it is now up to the person to identify which one is relevant to the job they are applying for. Resume writing education will continue to include the various academic qualifications as a person gets a better grasp of the skills and knowledge that are being presented.All of these are examples of the various skills that a person will need to begin their career in resume writing. Those skills include personal characteristics, technical skills, educational qualifications and previous experience. All of these things are important in the context of professional resume writing.

Summary Sunday Tips and Tools for Job Search

Summary Sunday Tips and Tools for Job Search From around Twitter and the web, I regularly come across information I love to share! For this week, here are some posts and other links to helpful job search information I wanted to make sure you didnt miss (especially if you arent on Twitter!). PS: Another way for you to keep up with what I watch and see on Twitter is to check out the Job Search Guide. This is a web-based news paper and Ive created it to share the posts of career and job search experts I follow on Twitter (new issues are sent out each Friday).   Hope you like it. Its free and you can have it emailed to you every Friday if you want! Research In a fiercely competitive job market, you cant just show up for an interview. Youll need to know as much as possible about the company and people youll be interviewing with, so here are some pointers. I Spy: How to Scope Out a Company Before the Interview from the Daily Muse. ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Getting In Your Way? If youve been submitting resumes and havent been contactedyou need to read this post. Miriam Salpeter summarizes key points at the end, but please read the entire post. Applicant tracking systems are inevitable. Referrals get people jobs. Even if companies don’t know what they want, you can still land a job there if you are a little savvy and make a point to educate yourself about how to get a job today. Why You Are NOT Getting A Job from Keppie Careers Your Email Signature! You have one right? Heres a post I wrote on why having one is so important.   Check out these examples and think I am a company (as you job search and manage your career)! (ps: I use WiseStamp and LOVE IT!) Other Tools Job Seekers Should Check Out Resunate Check out the other tools I recommend or use!

Roman Facts for Kids Key Stage 2 Study and Guidance

Roman Facts for Kids Key Stage 2 Study and Guidance Here at How2Become we’ve published a fantastic series of books. Designed to improve the process of learning, our KS2 History books are a surefire way for any pupil to brush up on their history knowledge, in a fun and interesting way. To start with, let’s look at some Roman facts for KidsWho Were The Romans?Ancient Rome was an amazing civilisation which lasted for over 1000 years â€" from around 750 BC (Before Christ â€" who we say was born in the year 0) to the year 476 (around 1500 years ago). During this time, the Romans were responsible for huge amounts of political progress and technological development, thinking of many ideas and inventions that we still use today!What Were Roman People Like?However, the Romans did have a ruthless and barbaric side to them. They enslaved thousands and had a love of blood sports like gladiator fighting. The Romans used their incredibly strong army to enforce its will. This army was so successful, that the main reason for the fall of the Roman Empire is that it took over too much land and became too big to rule over! Before the Romans had an empire, they had a fairly efficient system of government! The system of senators and governors inspired the democracies seen in many countries today. At the peak of their power, the Romans controlled most of Western and Central Europe, including large parts of North Africa and the Middle East. They were able to take over this land by invading and defeating other powers.The Seven Kings of RomeAncient Rome was a special civilisation, in that it saw many different types of leadership and rule. Throughout this period, Rome saw everything from kings, to a government, to emperors. You might immediately think of emperors when discussing ancient Rome, but there were hundreds of years of kingly rule and republicanism even before the empire started. King 1 â€" Romulus As the founder of the city, Romulus declared himself the first king of Rome.His first task as king was finding some subjects, a s very few people lived in his city at the start!To fix this, he invited the leaders of the surrounding towns and villages to send their most undesirable citizens to Rome.Soon the city was bustling, even if it was with thieves and troublemakers.Romulus then divided his citizens into two groups â€" those who could fight, and those who could not.Out of those who could not fight, Romulus chose the most suitable few and formed the Senate â€" a sort of government to assist the king â€" although Romulus had absolute power.The citizens who could fight formed the first Roman army, which Romulus used for many successful war campaigns in his 40 years of rule. King 2 â€" Numa Pompilius The reign of the second king of Rome, Numa Pompilius, was a peaceful and religious one.During his 43 year rule, Numa constructed many sacred temples, and did much to enshrine the belief and worship of many Gods that would become the Roman tradition.This included introducing the earliest religious ceremonies and holy artefacts.Numa was a very well-respected king whose wisdom and peace efforts were long revered. King 3 â€" Tullius Hostilius The next king, Tullius Hositilius, had a very different style of leadership to his predecessor.Unlike Numa Pompilius, the focus of Tullius’s reign, which lasted 32 years, was on war and expanding Rome’s territory.His biggest success was when he conquered the nearby ancient city of Alba Longa (where Romulus was said to have been born).This was important because Alba Longa was an ancient and influential city, so a Roman victory showed how powerful they had become, and in such a short space of time. King 4 â€" Ancus Marcius Tullius’s successor again changed Rome’s priorities.Ancus Marcius, Rome’s fourth legendary king, focused on trade and making Rome an economic power.Ancus also oversaw a huge growth in Rome’s size and territory, including taking over sea ports for international trade. King 5 â€" Tarquinius Priscus By the time of Tarquinius Pris cus’s reign, Rome was a major power in what we now call Europe.Tarquinius reigned for around 40 years, and is most remembered for increasing the senate by 100 members, and constructing the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held! In another sporting move, Tarquinius established the public games. King 6 â€" Servius Tullius Servius Tullius ruled for about 45 years, during which time he led a number of successful military campaigns.This made Rome even more rich and influential. In addition to this, Servius built many holy temples in an attempt to make Rome one of Europe’s spiritual hubs.However, Servius’s most lasting legacy was arguably the huge wall he constructed around the 7 hills of Rome. It was called the Servian Wall, after himself.King 7 â€" Tarquinius SuperbusThe last of the legendary seven kings was named Tarquinius Superbus.It was Tarquinius who brought an end to the previous king’s reign by plotting against him and having him killed!He managed to take the thron e for himself, but he was not very popular with the Roman people; he was a cruel and ruthless tyrant.This was made worse when Tarquinius began to undo some of the good work of previous kings, which included the demolition of sacred temples.The End of the Ancient Roman KingdomAlthough his reign lasted around 25 years, Tarquinius eventually became so unpopular that the citizens of Rome staged a revolt! They managed to overthrow the bloodthirsty king, and set up their own political system â€" a system of government with no king! This was the start of the Roman Republic.Want more Roman facts for kids?How2Become have produced a fantastic study guide. Jam packed with essential information about Ancient Rome, this is the ULTIMATE resource for anyone studying KS2 Roman History. This entry was posted in Education. Bookmark the permalink. Jordan Cooke MET Police Tactical Contact Leads to Decrease in Moped CrimesFormal Writing Tips: Improve Your Academic Writing Today