Index - "Family Time"
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When all is said and done, children's temperaments and abilities can steer parents towards which activities their kids should be involved in. The deal-breaker, though, is whenever these after-school activities interfere with family time... scale them back a bit. Be diplomatic but firm. The value of family is one of the most important life-lessons you can give your children... and they're never too young (or old) to start.
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What in the world is everyone going to do before the fireworks begin? ... Believe it or not, family-friendly games out-perform 'adult' games when it comes to having fun. ... The 4th of July absolutely has to have a parade... especially if you are having a block party. ... You might have streamers, banners, flags, and ribbons... all in patriotic colors and designs. Kids really have a lot of fun with this. ... enjoy a patriotic, fun-filled day... perfect ingredients for a great family time.
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Yep... something good for your kids from TV, DVDs and videos. Keep in mind, though, that kids can be pulled in by kindness just as much as they can by mayhem, so why not steer them in the better direction. This a win-win for parents and kids... learning family values while having fun.
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Parents find many reasons for not reading to their children... Then there are those who don't think they have the time... don't fall into those traps. Because that's exactly what they are. They steal away precious moments with your little one... opportunities to build trust and love, and to simply enjoy being a parent. Just the experience of having you all to herself means everything to your little girl... It soothes all the discipline, because after she is scolded she can remember the reading times... when everything was ok.
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www.myrecipes.com |
Record a story. Set up a tape recorder or VCR (or other recording device). ... If you have other children, make it a group effort. As one of them reads, the others can make sound effects. What parent or grandparent wouldn't love to have these memories! ... As would a sick school friend. Your daughter and her friends could record their sick schoolmate's favorite story, and then take it to her house or the hospital. Just think of how special that little one will feel!
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It depends. How old is your child? What gets his attention? ... Certain parts of books - like pictures, or phrasing, or storylines - appeal to distinct age groups. ... Bedtime stories and books that demonstrate a lesson about conduct, potty training, and sharing are critical at this age. ... Reading is so basic to our daily lives, that we just take it for granted. But, it's unimaginably difficult to get by without it. ... Involve reading in your family's values, and it will get the value it deserves. ... And your children are definitely worth it!
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