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If you have a young child, you might have already noticed that a lot of their friends are starting to get cell phones, and if that’s the case your kid is probably starting to put the pressure on you to get one for them. Before you give in and give your kid a phone, it’s important to set some ground rules.
Making the Rules
When you become a parent, a light inside is awakened, and you are charged with the responsibility of illuminating the path for your children until they are old enough to hold the light for themselves.
You shine it on the shadow parts so they can be seen, heard and transformed.
You light up the scary and unknown with empathy, awareness and understanding.
But what happens when the light is dimmed by your own stress or when the guidepost is not readily available, steady enough or held high enough?
Sexy lingerie keeps my children happy. That's right, when I feel sexy and my husband reacts with affectionate gestures of hugs and kisses it makes my kids feel secure and safe.
The most important component of a successful family is the love between parents. When children see daily respect and love between their parents they are more secure and resilient.
Including my son’s, I have been to ten turning-two parties, in two months, but today I had the privilege of being my son’s plus one at the most charming 2-year old birthday party of them all. This one was different. Sure there were cupcakes and pizza; it was at a park. There was sunshine and goodie bags and plenty of cute kids. But the standout was that for once, there wasn’t a Pinterest replication in sight. When we left the party, we left with birdseed and sunflower butter in our hair, dirt in our toenails, paint on our pants and the biggest smiles imaginable.
Doing things the way you’ve always done them and expecting different results only leaves you frustrated. Instead, identify the things that aren’t working and take action to change them for the better. Try these simple tips to take a grasp of your emotions before they get out of control.
