Hello my friends and readers :)
Today I wanted to comment on family fortnight. First of all I have enjoyed posting over the past 14 days but I got a sudden sense of how important family is over the past few days with what has happened in Tunisia. Reading the posts on Facebook and Twitter, of those frantically trying to find out the fate of their family and loved ones, I can't even comprehend what it must be like and I feel so sad that this has happened. Family means everything to me and I can't even imagine this! Watching the News gave me goosebumps as I watched some of the horrors, along with interviews of those who had been there. I sincerely send out my condolences to the families of anyone who lost their life, and I also send a huge #shoutout to the heroism of those who put others before themselves, and put their own lives at risk trying to save the life of others you are truly amazing (this was both holiday makers and the people of Sousse, Tunisia)! I am thankful for the survivors as this is such a scary experience and I hope you all recover. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you, and I wish for peace.
We shouldn't take family for granted, although, we usually do - I am guilty of this myself! I really enjoyed writing my funny family tales and I hope I did what I intended to do and make sure there was an appeal to people of all ages. I think my favourite family tale has got to be #2 I think my son wants to get my head kicked in! as this truly portrays a day in life - my children could get me into so much trouble! I think my least favourite post was #4 Three Year Olds Know Everything just because I felt it wasn't as funny as the others. He always does embarrassing and funny things so I wasn't sure why I chose that story, and I think it's because it was recent. When he was a baby he wouldn't entertain his own Uncle or his Auntie, but would hold his arms out for random elderly gentleman to pick him up when in our town centre shopping. I think I should have maybe posted something about how unpredictable my youngest child is - you never know what he is going to do next and it's scary lol.
Let me know what your favourite family tale was by commenting below!
I did enjoy posting about some of the indoor and outdoor activities we take part in, and I found I did a lot of soul searching when camping so I enjoyed sharing this too as a lot of people thought I wouldn't enjoy this type of holiday. What was your favourite post this fortnight?
As I had a theme this month, I did miss doing random blog posts. For instance, I attended an event and launch of a book that my Fairy Tale Adaptation is appearing in. The book is called Grim Fairy Tales and my story is called A Family Dinner and is an adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood - I did post about the book but not the event on my blog as: It's Here, It's Here! but I haven't reviewed the event and launch itself. I also had a trip out with the family to York too, which was hard work, funny and tiring. I suppose I could have slipped this in as it was family related lol.
I also featured as a guest blogger and completed a post called What Being Published Means to Me over at www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com during this month too!
Overall, I think it's a good month for blogging and I can't believe that in a couple of days, July is upon us!
Watch this space for July and if you have any blogging requests and don't want to comment, please email janetcoopercw@gmail.com
Thanks for reading!
Laters, Janet :)
Monday, 29 June 2015
Sunday, 28 June 2015
Funny Family Tale #7 - that time he tried to knock the bears head off!
This is my final funny family tale and I hope you have enjoyed all 7 - let me know what you think as it's important to me that my readers enjoy what I am writing.
Today's funny story is in relation to my middle child - my almost eight year old son (again). When he was three, I used to take him to mother and toddler sessions at the library. He was always scared of people dressed-up as characters so when Book-time bear arrived I was a little anxious as I thought he would be scared. He had some fruit and a photographer arrived from the local paper. All of the children were asked to get their picture took with the bear. My son had approached the bear and must've decided that it wasn't that bad. He became majorly hyperactive and wanted all of the bears attention.
I felt quite embarrassed so I tried to reign him in. But he got more, and more, hyperactive. As the newspaper staff were there it was quite embarrassing. He started jumping and lunging at the bear - pushing up his head-dress. When he realised it moved he started doing it more and more.
I removed him from the area and explained that you can't do this! I told him that we wouldn't be allowed back in the library and that he had to be kind and stop attacking the bears head. The librarian came and said it was picture time and she indicated to my son to get in the picture. At this time all of the other children had gathered round the bear and sat - so my son just barged to the front and squeezed another boy out of the way (who wasn't amused), as he wanted to be next to the bear but so did the other 20 children too! I was telling him off and apologising to parents but the local newspaper were snapping away on their camera. I moved him away so the other boy could have a turn next to the bear but nobody seemed too bothered.
He started again, jumping at the bear and in the end I brought him home. Of course, the picture in the mail WAS in fact one of the pictures snapped with my son next to Book-time bear so I suppose his perseverance paid off - much to my embarrassment!
You gotta give it to him, he knew what he wanted and he didn't care who he trampled on to get it! He was like a possessed, obsessed, mad-man trying to get the bears attention. I stayed away from the playgroup for a while after that but I kept the clipping of him in the local newspaper, next to the bear he tortured.
Children can be so embarrassing!
What does/has your child done that's so embarrassing? Come on, share, we are all friends here!
Laters, Janet
#linky #anythinggoes
Today's funny story is in relation to my middle child - my almost eight year old son (again). When he was three, I used to take him to mother and toddler sessions at the library. He was always scared of people dressed-up as characters so when Book-time bear arrived I was a little anxious as I thought he would be scared. He had some fruit and a photographer arrived from the local paper. All of the children were asked to get their picture took with the bear. My son had approached the bear and must've decided that it wasn't that bad. He became majorly hyperactive and wanted all of the bears attention.
I felt quite embarrassed so I tried to reign him in. But he got more, and more, hyperactive. As the newspaper staff were there it was quite embarrassing. He started jumping and lunging at the bear - pushing up his head-dress. When he realised it moved he started doing it more and more.
I removed him from the area and explained that you can't do this! I told him that we wouldn't be allowed back in the library and that he had to be kind and stop attacking the bears head. The librarian came and said it was picture time and she indicated to my son to get in the picture. At this time all of the other children had gathered round the bear and sat - so my son just barged to the front and squeezed another boy out of the way (who wasn't amused), as he wanted to be next to the bear but so did the other 20 children too! I was telling him off and apologising to parents but the local newspaper were snapping away on their camera. I moved him away so the other boy could have a turn next to the bear but nobody seemed too bothered.
He started again, jumping at the bear and in the end I brought him home. Of course, the picture in the mail WAS in fact one of the pictures snapped with my son next to Book-time bear so I suppose his perseverance paid off - much to my embarrassment!
You gotta give it to him, he knew what he wanted and he didn't care who he trampled on to get it! He was like a possessed, obsessed, mad-man trying to get the bears attention. I stayed away from the playgroup for a while after that but I kept the clipping of him in the local newspaper, next to the bear he tortured.
Children can be so embarrassing!
What does/has your child done that's so embarrassing? Come on, share, we are all friends here!
Laters, Janet
#linky #anythinggoes
Saturday, 27 June 2015
Family and Food - our Five Family Favourite Foods
I promised recipes today and I am going to tell you some of our family favourite meals, however I will link up to recipes on a website that I have used as I tend to adapt my recipes and change, and to be honest I usually don't measure the amounts used I just guess.
1. Vegetable and three cheese Lasagne
I love this recipe and it's certainly a favourite amongst the family - except from my son. Everyone else loves it - it's my favourite ever served with garlic bread and salad. Sometimes I replace the cheese with Bechamel sauce if I can't be bothered to make a white sauce. To flavour the tomato sauce up I usually add a stock cube if it tastes bland.
2. Goey Chocolate Fudge Cake
I love chocolate fudge cake served with ice cream or cream. This one is so easy to make!
3. Burger (and Chips)
I use oven chips but the burgers are home made. I often use crackers crushed in my pestle and mortar rather than bread crumbs. I don't eat beef so turkey burgers suit us all! Sometimes a touch of the spice cumin adds a lot of flavour too and the very same recipe can be used for meatballs.
4. Spaghetti Carbonara
For this recipe you need dried spaghetti, creme fraiche, an onion, six slices of bacon, two mushrooms and spray oil. You also may want some grated cheese to sprinkle over the top when serving. This one is my personal recipe and it's so simple to do. First of all put the spaghetti in the pan to boil (I usually use half a packet for four). Then chop one white onion, six slices of bacon (trimming the fat), two mushrooms finely, and put into a frying pan with spray oil, for around 3-4 minutes. You then need to add your spaghetti, and stir in two tablespoons of creme fraiche. Serve and top with a sprinkle of cheese.
5. Chicken Stroganoff
Again, this is my own recipe. I use 200g chicken breast pieces, 2 cloves of garlic, an onion, 2 mushrooms, soured cream (half fat), chicken stock cube, cornflour (1 tablespoon) butter, spray oil, and tomato puree. First of all I chop that garlic, onion and mushrooms and fry off in a little butter (possibly around 10g). After they are cooked I set them to one side. I then spray a frying pan with spray oil and I coat the chicken breast pieces in the cornflour before frying. Once the chicken is cooked, I add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic, and I put in around a tablespoon of tomato puree and mix. I sprinkle in the stock cube - breaking it up and then I add around 100ml of water boiled from the kettle. Stir well and simmer for around 5 minutes. Remove from the heat (be certain your chicken is cooked) and add the soured cream. Start with around 150ml but add a little more if you think you need it. It should be a browny/orangey colour. I usually taste test to make sure I have added enough. If you think you have added too much you can add a little more water and a touch more of tomato puree. I always serve this with rice, but it can also be served with chips or veg too.
I hope you enjoy reading out family favourite recipes. Apart from the lasagne which is disliked by my son, I know that I can feed my family these meals and expect clean plates as they truly are our family favourites. I had to stick the fudge cake in there for good measure!
What are your favourite recipes? Is there anything that guarantees clean plates in your house?
Come on, share, don't be shy!
If you have a go at any of these, I hope you enjoy!
Laters, Janet :)
Friday, 26 June 2015
Funny Family tale #6
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| Mum Knows Best! |
We attended a kite festival (which I believed I have already mentioned). My two eldest children wanted to go on the bigger rides and I wasn't very keen. I let them go on a toboggan type ride that spun round in a circle, after refusing them to be able to go on a ride that looked a little bit like a twister but I assumed to tip upside down. After the ride we banged into my friend who had let her two girls (the same age as my children) to go on this ride. She is a really sensible lady and my children then wanted to know why they couldn't go on if the other girls of the same age could. I said I thought it went upside down and could possibly be fast, but they went on and on. The lady and her husband said they thought it was a twister type ride, and in the end I gave in and let my children go on.
The ride began and it picked up speed. It started to lift in the air and tip on its side. Before you knew it, they were upside twisting. My son looked like he was celebrating, giggling away. My daughter looked surprised. The G-force was pulling her cheeks backwards and her eyes were wide. She tried to smile but her head was pinned to the seat and she did not look impressed. My friend had to turn the other way and was almost in tears as she couldn't watch her girls. It wasn't on long and soon came to a stop. As the carriages turned slowly you got to see the faces of the people who had been on the ride. As the carriage turned with my children in, my son was dancing and I heard him say 'that was the best ride, ever.' my daughter looked horrified. When she got out of the seat she laughed but I knew she was going to say 'I'm not going on there again!' - and she did. My friend's girl's carriage turned and her youngest looked like she was going to throw up - but soon recovered and looked normal again once on steady ground again. The eldest looked shocked and terrified - her mouth was agape, she was still clinging on to the bars, and she looked ready to cry. As soon as she clocked eyes on her Mum and Dad, she couldn't control herself. The faces of the girls I knew on this ride made me laugh hysterically - I couldn't help it. I think it was a bit of delirium too as I didn't like them being on the ride in the first place. I really wanted to say 'Well I told you so - Mam knows best' to my daughter as I had warned her. They kept going on and on until they got their own way.
As for my son, he still thinks it was the best ride ever so no hope there!
Laters, Janet
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Five Reasons to take your Children Camping
So, I used to love camping! I thought I wouldn't as I hate bugs, but I do. My husband introduced me to it and both of us, and a few friends used to go to a market down on the drink, and camp overnight, and it became a regular thing (Check out my Funny Family Tale #5 published also today and links to this theme). Just last year, after many years of not camping, we decided to take the kids. They were excited but I thought it was going to be a nightmare. We had a rough year and I had been working hard, and I finished my BA and we needed a break. I booked a lovely place in Helmsley and we travelled through. We had to buy new things as we had gotten rid of most of our old stuff, and I can honestly say we had the best time ever. Here are my five reasons why I think you should take your children camping. I appreciate this isn't for everyone and this is my opinion (remember I am not God, or telling you what to do, it's an opinion).
*1. Fresh Air
Every child needs fresh air, in fact so does every adult. I wont lie, the whole time I was camping I was tired. I got up, showered in the shower block, helped the children get ready, and then I tidied the tent and folded the sleeping bags so that we could unfold the day furniture. Then it was all about food - I made breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks - probably supper too and for the rest of the time, I watched the children play in the play area and I read my book.
*2. No Technology
I thought we would all struggle without technology. I am always on the internet to the point it is shocking, but I work on it too so I do need to access. I couldn't! My phone died, and I turned it off so I could use it on the day I travelled home. Usually I am not off it, but I didn't even think about it. It's good to remind children that there is more to life than TV, computers, and video games - they didn't even notice.
*3 Valuable Family Time
Camping takes you away from distractions imposed on you. There was nothing to take away the attention so we had some cracking family time. On a night, in the dark, we all slept in the same bedroom so that the kids didn't get scared and we told stories - fairy tale like ones. We took turns, so I started, then it passed to my daughter, then one of my sons, then his father - and we kept doing this until we ended the story, all adding bits. It gave us some quality time together.
*4 It's Relaxing
Everyone needs to relax from the stresses and strains of life and this really did benefit us as we did relax. I was able to unwind, and read, and yet the kids had fun. It was really good as there was a relaxed atmosphere within our family. We walked, and talked, and played games. We really connected. On the Saturday, we found out there was a Pizza shop in a neighbouring village that delivered to the campsite at a specific time so we ordered take away. Some places still have the night life and a swimming pool too but the one we went to was last minute and was also quite simple.
*5 It's Educational
There are many ways you can educate your children by taking them camping. There is nature, and even animals and the environment can all link into this. You can also teach them basic survival skills and this could be beneficial in the future as who is to say what will happen. It depends on what campsite you go to but some allow you to build fires, and you can learn basic survival skills like getting around in the dark, cooking food, cleaning up your pots, protecting animals and cleaning up your meant. If you are experienced in foraging then you could teach them this skill too - the possibilities are endless.
A lot of people are put off camping but it's my philosophy in life that you should try things (within reason) at least once. I was worried about my hair and make up, but I managed to do it in the shower block which were kept immaculate. Yes, I could have straightened my hair but I didn't know anyone so I didn't bother. The rewards of spending time with your family and embracing camping is excellent. What's the worst that can happen? You hate it - you come home early and don't go again! See if you can lend some equipment the first time you go so cost is minimal.
These are my reasons and I hope I have encouraged you, as the experience was amazing and I will certainly be going again!
Laters, Janet
Funny Family Tale #5
This is just a short post. First of all, let me apologise, as this post should have been completed yesterday, however I have had shocking internet connection and I spent 2 hours in a queue to Sky, then cut myself off with my chin and it was then past closing time and they couldn't accept new calls. Then today I have been at an event all day and a book launch in relation to the story that I have recently had published within a collection. Then I spent an hour on the telephone tonight and my issues still aren't solved #sigh.
Funny Family Tale #5 is to do with camping. It dates back to before myself and my husband had our children together and we went camping with a few friends and his brother. We where on a hilly-bank in a farmer's field and to be honest, it felt like you were sleeping upside down. The next day we got out our burner and frying pan and decided to fry bacon sandwiches. We made everyone a sandwich and my husband's brother asked for sauce. My husband added sauce and tossed the sandwich to him, but in such a way that the sauce left the sandwich and slapped up my brother-in-laws cheek and ear. Everyone laughed at him as he muttered untoward names calling my hubby. My hubby then sat down to cook and all of a sudden, something crashed into the back of him and he felt claggy. We hadn't put the lid on the oil (more or less a full bottle) and as he had sat, it had all spilt underneath him. It was all over his jeans, everywhere! My husband started swearing. Everyone tried to hold in their laugh as when he was younger he could be a little hot-headed and nobody dared laugh... well that was except me. He was swearing away and I was laughing as loud as possible. Even funnier to that, he had no other trousers to wear. We had went to go out drinking, so we had got ready to go out and were travelling back the next day so he hadn't taken a change of trousers thinking he would just shot his jeans back on. I drove into the town and the only shop open was the Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop and everyone thought it was funny I went in to see if they sold trousers. 'Are you getting me woolly trousers?' my husband asked 'I wont be wearing them!' I ended up driving to out of town and to an Asda. We drove back and my husband was then most upset - I had picked up the first jeans I had come to in the shop - and they had a 'bootcut' leg, so they flared at the bottom. He was fuming about the whole situation but the more he fumed, the more it made me laugh and amused the others! All I can say is if you go camping - even if just for a brief time, take spare trousers. Oh, and ensure your oil lid is secure too!
I think this story theme works out well as it still includes family just not children, and it's based on camping, which takes me to my next post My Five Reasons Why You Should Take Your Children Camping.
Laters, Janet
I think this story theme works out well as it still includes family just not children, and it's based on camping, which takes me to my next post My Five Reasons Why You Should Take Your Children Camping.
Laters, Janet
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
My Top Five ways of Handling a Child's challenging Behaviour
I am sure that most parents will agree that on occasion (or sometimes more often) your child's behaviour can drive you insane and push you to the limit. When you think it can't get any worse - it does! The way we handle this is important for both ourselves as parents', and also for the child too.
I wouldn't say that my children are very bad or naughty, but they are what I would call 'testing' - they test me. I remember that advert from just a few years ago in which a child starts going mental in the supermarket because they want something so the mother lays on the floor kicking and screaming, and the child stands up in amazement whilst the parent is still on the floor pretend tantrum-ing. Oh how I aspire to be that mother - but I have never built up the courage to do this. I secretly wonder how my children would behave in the supermarket if I did this, haha!
I want to share with you my top five ways/steps of handling challenging behaviour. You may find it inspiring, or you may think that I am stating the obvious, or you might even think that it's rubbish and your own methods work better - and that is absolutely fine as I don't expect everything I say to be seen as 'words of wisdom' but as this is family fortnight I just wanted to share how I survive a commonality that most of us experience in our time as a parent.
#1 Stay Calm
I have been at my wits end but I always stay calm and it always works. I was only 21 years old when I had my eldest child and I suppose I was inexperienced but it didn't take me long to realise that getting stressed and even agitated makes the situation worse when children are behaving in a challenging way. Everyone can be a little snappy and even shout but it's more effective to keep calm - keeping a low, firm tone.
2# Don't Shout
Oh, yes, I admit it, I have shouted at my children. I have also noticed that it doesn't work. I suppose this links on from the first point as you don't shout if you are calm. When I shout at my children they don't listen to me, it's like they shut off and think 'my Mum is shouting at me' and they become that upset at the fact that I am shouting at them that they ignore the reason behind it. I always tell children (in that low, firm voice) why they are being unreasonable and that there are consequences if they don't stop.
3# Have a Consequence and Stick to it!
My consequence for challenging behaviour is like Super nanny suggests - a minute for each year of age in a time out area. We use the stairs. I have a three year old who does 3 minutes, a seven year old (almost 8) that does 7 minutes (soon to be 8 minutes, haha), and a ten year old that does 10 minutes. They hate it, but they know it happens. They don't have a consequence for silly things, they have a consequence when they behave in a challenging way that they have been warned about so be careful not to use your timeout as an excuse, make sure you are consistent. If you put the child on the stairs for anything - then the stairs will no longer be a punishment as it will be integrated into their daily life. Only use it when the warnings don't work. If I am out and about, I stop what I am doing and explain to my child that I can't do what you are doing until they stop.
4# Ignore it and reward it!
Okay, this point of mine is difficult and I suppose I had to train myself to do this but it's important to ignore some behaviour. For instance if you put your child on a timeout and they cry and stand up, this is normal when you first initiate a consequence so ignore some challenging behaviour, but reward the good behaviour. I always explain what I expect - so if I go out, I tell them - I expect you to hold hands on the way to the park and walk sensibly, no running. If you do, you will get an ice lolly but if not, we'll come straight home. My youngest is going through a moaning phase and I tolerate/ignore it to a certain extent, then I tell him that I am not happy with the moaning, If he doesn't moan, I tell him, well done for not moaning today and I reward him with attention.
#5 Be Positive
My final point is that negativeness can spread and it can bring everyone down. Once you have dealt with the behaviour I always feel it's important to become positive. It's a pet hate of mine when I hear people going on and on about how their children were badly behaved yesterday or earlier, and yet they keep bringing it up - I find myself wanting to say these are kids man, what's your excuse? Surely people don't hold a grudge against children! Going on and on about something is not good for your own state of mind, I know I don't want to keep reliving the same negative event or experience. Children are precious, so after my children have had their time out I always tell them I love them and give them a hug - because it's true.
I was thinking the other day that I don't always tell the people I love, that I love them enough, but my children will know that I do. It's my job as a parent to guide them, and to try my best to teach them and put them on the right path in life. I've never been as dedicated to anything as much as I am dedicated to give them the right start in life and teaching them right from wrong is tough but I don't want them to think they can do anything and get away with it because as they got older this would escalate. I raise them to be respectful, polite and to do what's right! There's a lot at stake here so I hope I get it right!
Comment and let me know how you deal with your child's challenging behaviour in a positive way? I would love to know, and I have just shared what I do so it would be great to hear what you do as I am always open to suggestions :)
What are your hopes for your child? How do we know if we are being a good parent?
Laters, Janet
I wouldn't say that my children are very bad or naughty, but they are what I would call 'testing' - they test me. I remember that advert from just a few years ago in which a child starts going mental in the supermarket because they want something so the mother lays on the floor kicking and screaming, and the child stands up in amazement whilst the parent is still on the floor pretend tantrum-ing. Oh how I aspire to be that mother - but I have never built up the courage to do this. I secretly wonder how my children would behave in the supermarket if I did this, haha!
I want to share with you my top five ways/steps of handling challenging behaviour. You may find it inspiring, or you may think that I am stating the obvious, or you might even think that it's rubbish and your own methods work better - and that is absolutely fine as I don't expect everything I say to be seen as 'words of wisdom' but as this is family fortnight I just wanted to share how I survive a commonality that most of us experience in our time as a parent.
#1 Stay Calm
I have been at my wits end but I always stay calm and it always works. I was only 21 years old when I had my eldest child and I suppose I was inexperienced but it didn't take me long to realise that getting stressed and even agitated makes the situation worse when children are behaving in a challenging way. Everyone can be a little snappy and even shout but it's more effective to keep calm - keeping a low, firm tone.
2# Don't Shout
Oh, yes, I admit it, I have shouted at my children. I have also noticed that it doesn't work. I suppose this links on from the first point as you don't shout if you are calm. When I shout at my children they don't listen to me, it's like they shut off and think 'my Mum is shouting at me' and they become that upset at the fact that I am shouting at them that they ignore the reason behind it. I always tell children (in that low, firm voice) why they are being unreasonable and that there are consequences if they don't stop.
3# Have a Consequence and Stick to it!
My consequence for challenging behaviour is like Super nanny suggests - a minute for each year of age in a time out area. We use the stairs. I have a three year old who does 3 minutes, a seven year old (almost 8) that does 7 minutes (soon to be 8 minutes, haha), and a ten year old that does 10 minutes. They hate it, but they know it happens. They don't have a consequence for silly things, they have a consequence when they behave in a challenging way that they have been warned about so be careful not to use your timeout as an excuse, make sure you are consistent. If you put the child on the stairs for anything - then the stairs will no longer be a punishment as it will be integrated into their daily life. Only use it when the warnings don't work. If I am out and about, I stop what I am doing and explain to my child that I can't do what you are doing until they stop.
4# Ignore it and reward it!
Okay, this point of mine is difficult and I suppose I had to train myself to do this but it's important to ignore some behaviour. For instance if you put your child on a timeout and they cry and stand up, this is normal when you first initiate a consequence so ignore some challenging behaviour, but reward the good behaviour. I always explain what I expect - so if I go out, I tell them - I expect you to hold hands on the way to the park and walk sensibly, no running. If you do, you will get an ice lolly but if not, we'll come straight home. My youngest is going through a moaning phase and I tolerate/ignore it to a certain extent, then I tell him that I am not happy with the moaning, If he doesn't moan, I tell him, well done for not moaning today and I reward him with attention.
#5 Be Positive
My final point is that negativeness can spread and it can bring everyone down. Once you have dealt with the behaviour I always feel it's important to become positive. It's a pet hate of mine when I hear people going on and on about how their children were badly behaved yesterday or earlier, and yet they keep bringing it up - I find myself wanting to say these are kids man, what's your excuse? Surely people don't hold a grudge against children! Going on and on about something is not good for your own state of mind, I know I don't want to keep reliving the same negative event or experience. Children are precious, so after my children have had their time out I always tell them I love them and give them a hug - because it's true.
I was thinking the other day that I don't always tell the people I love, that I love them enough, but my children will know that I do. It's my job as a parent to guide them, and to try my best to teach them and put them on the right path in life. I've never been as dedicated to anything as much as I am dedicated to give them the right start in life and teaching them right from wrong is tough but I don't want them to think they can do anything and get away with it because as they got older this would escalate. I raise them to be respectful, polite and to do what's right! There's a lot at stake here so I hope I get it right!
Comment and let me know how you deal with your child's challenging behaviour in a positive way? I would love to know, and I have just shared what I do so it would be great to hear what you do as I am always open to suggestions :)
What are your hopes for your child? How do we know if we are being a good parent?
Laters, Janet
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