Making time for your kidsWritten by © Samantha Olea -2004, http://thebestmoms.com
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-Read them a story-kids love to have stories read to them! When looking for good books, make sure they are either appropriate for all ages, or your child’s age, and look for books with very fun and vivid pictures. Remember, this isn’t a text book! I’d shy away from books based on popular movies {I’ll not mention company}-they tend to be long winded, and not as enjoyable as others. -Cook together-this is great for boys and girls. The children find this so rewarding, and it is fun. Don’t fuss about them spilling this or that, because it is inevitable-and you are actively creating memories, so make them good ones. Great food choices are home made pizza, sandwiches, cookies, lasagna, pigs in blankets, boxed macaroni, etc. -Take a walk. This is a great time of year for walks, and while you are looking at beautifully changing landscape, you can ask your children about their day. Ask about their teacher and their friends. If this is first time you’ve really truly talked to your child about their life, they may give short answers at first. If that happens, break ice by telling them some interesting stories about yourself when you were their age, and don’t expect too much. Just be there, and be receptive. -Dance. Turn on radio, kick off your heals, and grab your partner. Involve them in it, and be silly. They will love it.There are so many ways to reconnect with your children and help them know that you care more about them than anything. We sometimes forget that children have limited life experiences to base their thoughts on. If you are gone a lot, and in a bad mood when you are home, to them that says : ‘You aren’t important to me.’ or ‘I don’t like you’ . Kids tend to have tunnel vision, and think that everything that you do is a direct reflection of how you (the most important person in their world) feel about them. Though you can’t quit your job, you can change your child’s perception by simply taking 30 minutes a day. As a bonus, this time actually helps you to relax also, which is better for everyone. Enjoy your children. They are kids for a limited time only!
Samantha Olea is a designer, business woman, wife, and most of all Mother of 2! Samantha founded a free parenting resource at http://TheBestMoms.com hoping to help every mom be the very best mom they can be! Samantha is also the owner of her own web design, graphic design, and hosting firm at : http://getwrappedup.com and AWU Gifts: http://Gifts.GetWrappedUp.com , where she helps Moms work from their homes.
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Daisey Boo - Jamie Oliver Typical celebrity, had to chuck in "Boo" at end. Pilot Inspektor - Scott Lee & Beth Riesgrat This kid is going to have a hard time at school. Milo - Ricky Lake This is okay, just so long as she doesn't name her second child "Otis". Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q - Bono Bono had definetely put some thought into this one! Prince Michael, Prince Michael II, Paris Michael - Michael Jackson We think this is just too many Michaels for one house hold. Dexter, Diane Keaton Only just acceptable for a boy, but would you believe this is her daughters name? Moon Unit, Ahmet Emuukha Roden, Dreezil, Diva - Frank Zappa Once again, among craziest baby names in history. Ocean, True, Sonnet - Forest Whitaker We dont't mind name Sonnet, but you can make your own mind up on other two. Betty Kitten, Honey Kinney, Harvey Kirby - Jane Goldman & Jonathan Ross We wouldn't name our kids these names, but they do have a nice ring to them. For more celebrity baby names visit, http://www.namestobe.com/celebritybabynames.php
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