Archive for August, 2008

drop in

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

don’t hesitate to unexpectedly drop in on or check up on your children. it provides an additional incentive for them to make good choices, and it shows that you care.

one time, when i went to schenker’s school to send him his swimming trunk (i forgot to put it in his bag), i saw how his face lit up when he saw me coming in! it’s priceless.

by: janet

evening events

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

i can’t wait to do this with my family: choose at least one night out of the month

and make dinner something special.

i love doing fine dining.

and dressing up.

so it would be good to get out the good china and dress up a little bit.

i know that if we start this tradition, my kids would look forward to these refined evening events.

by: janet

be a letter writer

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

be a letter writer and encourage your children to write them, as well. letters are a wonderful way to communicate and appreciated gesture. they also make a great keepsakes. I created two separate blogs for my two kids (one for each). there, i write my thoughts about them on that period of time. that way when they group up, they will be able to read and know the love i have for them even when they were still young. i think it would make a difference to them, boosting their self esteem and a sense of well-being. there’s nothing like feeling loved by the closest people you have in your life.

by: janet

how to encourage children’s creativity

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

encourage creativity by exposing your children to music, dance, the arts, and other activities that help themto develop their imaginations. specific activities include:

  • playgroup – the best exposure for toddlers/kids is by joining playgroups
  • piano or music lessons – can start a 4-year old child for music lessons with a group. this may be a bit expensive but it’s worth the investment because music enhances logic.
  • art class
  • dance class
  • sunday school class – exposes children to other kids, listens to stories which triggers imagination and get to know God above all else.

by: janet

nip a bud

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

when bringing a new baby home, prepare small gifts for the sibling/s. presents will be flowing freely for the new addition, and this will keep others from being left out. i tried this for my so when my newborn daughter came. i knew then that he felt so loved and cared for even we had a new baby at home.

by: janet