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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Another Letter To My Little Girl
To my Guardian Angel, Hello again Gigi, it has been a little while since I last took the time to write to you. I'm not going to lie, the last year has been a rough one. For reasons of which I am not aware, your mother has only allowed for me to see you a little over half a dozen times. I need you to know that the entire time I have been forced to be without you has really taken a toll on me. It feels like I have missed out on so much of your life. Like I have been robbed of a boat load of time that I will never be able to get back. Whats even worse is that during this period of my life (the lowest point it has ever been at) I allowed myself to be a victim, what would prove to be one of the biggest mistakes I have ever made. First your mother left me and then she took you away from me too. All of it caused me a great deal of suffering but instead of picking it up and bearing it, as the great Jordan Peterson advised, I allowed myself to be crushed underneath the weight of it. A depressing story... I know! But the good part about it is that I did not permit the circumstances to end there.
By Carlos Guerra6 years ago in Families
How I Got My Lazy Kid to Clean Up
Right around the ripe old age of 13, my son concluded that I wasn’t very bright. It took me a while to notice this because he never actually said it. Something was telling in the tone of his long drawn out sighs and the tenor of his voice when he said, “Muuuuuuuum!”
By Toni Tails6 years ago in Families
Why Reading Out to Your Child is Important
It’s official. Reading out to your children right from a young age since the time they’re toddlers goes a really long way. There is now sufficient research to prove the invaluable importance that the habit of reading holds for young minds. And this comes at an absolutely ripe time when children are actually getting distracted from books and attracted to moving visuals in the form of videos, television, games, and other digital gadgets.
By Ryan Holman6 years ago in Families
A Letter To My Child
‘There’s a silver tint on the cloud of doubt when it comes to parenting.’ I wonder if every mom randomly cries because they’re fearful of doing parenting wrong. Do all mums and dads get nervous of their child getting badly influenced. It seems a little early for me to have these thoughts, especially as my child isn’t even a teenager. I do believe that influence can happen at any age but for different circumstances.
By Chantelle C6 years ago in Families
Every Mom Needs A Break
I know all moms are with me, when I say that I've had my fair share of bad days where I wish I could just run away, and can't. I have two tiny humans that rely on me for everything every single day, that most of the time I forget to take care of myself. Being a stay at home mom isn't for everyone, and I'm not ashamed to admit it when I say it's definitely not for me. I became a stay at home mom when I found out I was pregnant with my second son. I thought it was going to be great being home with both of my children and not having to put them in daycare. It was great at first, now here I am three years later and I try to work whenever I can, just to get some adult interaction. Every mom deserves a break. Work isn't it.
By Lizzie Brooks6 years ago in Families
Ten Tips for Parents of a Smart Child
When your kids are in their childhood that is the prime time for learning and many developmental milestones. This is the time when they will learn the most and set the foundation that will help them to structure their future learning habits for the rest of their lives.
By Nancy Baker6 years ago in Families
Communicating with your child
A successful business man I once knew shared with me an experience he had as a student. He explained that whilst he was studying he needed to be able to have money in his pocket, however, it's was hard to come across a student who isn't hard up for cash (not much seems to have changed these days). Anyway. He went on to tell me about his cheque guarantee card and how it worked. This cheque guarantee card would allow him to go into any shop, write a cheque out to 'Cash' and he would be given cash in return for his cheque. As his cheque guarantee card was guaranteed and honoured up to the value of £50, he would continue to do this multiple time. Safe to say he ended up withdrawing way more than he had actually paid into his account.
By EuGene Jordan6 years ago in Families
KNOWING WHO YOU’RE DEALING WITH
Let’s get to know one another. First things first. Remember when a person meets you, they instantly create an image of who you are; from their perspective. Then somehow tries to make you fit into that image. The moment that you no longer fit the image that they have of you, is the introduction to your person’s interpretation you. Hopefully they’re open to sharing with you, where there views stem from and you guys can make concessions for one another and continue to foster a deeper connection.
By Audra Benee'6 years ago in Families
Tips For Helping Your Children Sleep Through the Night
Establish a Bedtime Routine One of the ways that you can help your child fall asleep easier is to formulate a routine that you stick to every night. If your children are old enough, you can collaborate with them to find out what works best for their body, and will still allow them to get the quality sleep they need. You can create a chart or something to hang on their wall, so they can remember which steps to take before they go to bed. For example, you can include items like brushing hair and teeth, changing into pajamas, or having a bedtime story. The structure will help your children fall asleep more easily.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Families
