From the RSS Feeds: Does Birth Order Really Matter?
There’s many myths out there regarding a child’s personality based on what order they were born, for example the first born usually is more responsible or the youngest child always gets their way. A new study finalized this summer provides some new insights on the matter.
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Power of Words
Have you ever thought about what words you say to your children? I’m not necessarily talking about the four letter words that slip out of our mouths at times. More so it’s what words we say and what action it brings about in our children. When you speak to your child are you concerned with building them up or tearing them down?
Observe the tone of voice you use:
Building children up with our words is not an easy task. We as parents have a huge responsibility bringing up the next generation of adults. It’s important to recognize how your child responds to the words you use and the tone you take with them. I was reminded of this point this morning as my oldest decided to get up at 5 a.m. and not go back to sleep. I wanted to stress to him the importance of getting a good night’s rest and the fact that he needed more sleep. Instead my words dampened his morning spirit as my tone was harsher than it needed to be. Thus I realized my point that I was attempting to make wasn’t made at all. Instead I made a totally separate point of just expressing how frustrated I was.
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From the RSS Feeds: The Best Online Coloring Pages for Kids
When you give a child a pack of crayons it’s like giving him or her a key to a whole new world. A world where an apple can be blue, grass can be orange, and normal objects can become creatively different. In our household coloring is a favorite past time. If you’re looking for coloring pages, take a look at About.com’s “Best Online Coloring Pages for Kids.”
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“Cars” Backpacks Recalled By Global Design Concepts; Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Read MoreFree Kids Games for Road Trips
Skimming through my RSS feeds this morning, I came across a great post called 27 Free Games to Keep Your Kids Entertained on a Road Trip via Travelhacker.
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