While most of us understand we have rights, it is nice to remind ourselves of these:
Your Bill of Rights
You have the right to be you.
You have the right to put yourself first.
You have the right to be safe.
You have the right to love and be loved.
You have the right to be treated with respect.
You have [...]
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Rights to Remember
Posted in Parenting Inspiration, tagged domestic violence hotline, individual rights, self worth on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What Love Means to a 4 to 8 Year Old
Posted in Parenting Inspiration, tagged inspirational words, what love is to children on April 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“What Love means to a 4-8 year old . . .
Touching words from the mouth of babes.
A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8
year-olds, ‘What does love mean?’ The answers they got were broader and deeper
than anyone could have imagined.. See what you think:
’When my grandmother got arthritis, [...]
Dream Catchers
Posted in Inexpensive Activities, Parenting Inspiration, tagged children's crafts, Dream catcher, family fun, Inexpensive Activities on January 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a wonderful, inexpensive family activity:
Make Dream Catchers Together.
“The Legend of the Dream Catcher
As the legend goes, the Dream Catcher was used by the Woodland Indians and was hung close to where they slept. The Indians believed that Dream Catchers would catch all the dreams whether they were good or bad. The bad dreams [...]
Words Children Love to Hear…
Posted in Parenting Inspiration, tagged good words for kids on December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I found this awhile ago. I don’t know who wrote it, however, my thanks goes out to them for reminding us how important all the small words are to children.
Children Love to Hear…
I Love You!
Great Work!
Thank you very much!
You’re such a great kid!
Keep up the good work!
I have such a fun time being with you [...]
Five Reasons to Play
Posted in Parenting Inspiration, Play Connection, benefits of play, tagged benefits of play, importance of play, reasons to play with kids on December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Here are five great reasons to play with your children taken from the Play Connection handbook:
1. Play helps children to make better life choices.
They are less likely to engage in violent behacior or abuse alcohol or drugs.
2. Play Strengthens family bonds and communication.
Families who play together communicte better and have stronger family bonds.
3. [...]
