Make a memory with your children,
Spend some time to show you care;
Toys and trinkets can't replace those
Precious moments that you share.
Money doesn't buy real pleasure,
It doesn't matter where you live;
Children need your own attention,
Something only you can give.
Childhood's days pass all too quickly,
Happy memories all too few;
Plan to do that special something,
Take the time to go or do.
Make a memory with your children,
Take the time in busy days;
Have some fun while they are growing,
Show your love in gentle ways.
-Elaine Hardt, Make a Memory
Although I have written several times about the value of giving your children a memory over a thing, I thought that these words from Elaine Hardt made this point quite remarkably. As we head into the gift giving season, I hope that you will take this suggestion to heart.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tips that Will Help Make You a Super Parent
1) Love your children for who they are now, not for who they will become in the future.
2) Have high expectations for each of your children, your child will try to live up to whatever expectation that you have for them. If you expect that one of your children is bound to turn out to be the black sheep, they will grow up to be just that.
3) Discipline does not need to be severe, but it must be consistant.
4) When helping your child set goals for their future, both in the short-term and in the long-term, make sure they are their goals and not your goals in disguise. Some parents try to live their unachieved goals through the accomplishments of their children. Make sure that they are your child's goal as well and not just their attempt to gain your approval.
5) Giving your child experiences, instead of things, will make them a more well-rounded adult.
6) Spending time with your children is the best gift that you can give them. Put away your cell phone, and give each of your children some undivided attention.
2) Have high expectations for each of your children, your child will try to live up to whatever expectation that you have for them. If you expect that one of your children is bound to turn out to be the black sheep, they will grow up to be just that.
3) Discipline does not need to be severe, but it must be consistant.
4) When helping your child set goals for their future, both in the short-term and in the long-term, make sure they are their goals and not your goals in disguise. Some parents try to live their unachieved goals through the accomplishments of their children. Make sure that they are your child's goal as well and not just their attempt to gain your approval.
5) Giving your child experiences, instead of things, will make them a more well-rounded adult.
6) Spending time with your children is the best gift that you can give them. Put away your cell phone, and give each of your children some undivided attention.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
A Recipe for Parenting
Consider letting your children help with the cooking tonight. If they are very young, there are some great simple recipes that they can help with. Some of my fondest memories from my own childhood surrounded spending time in the kitchen baking cookies with my mom. Don't get to uptight about making a mess, that's part of the fun and you can always make a game out of cleaning up.
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