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Life lessons usually don't make sense to us until years have passed and we've had enough experiences to have learned the hard way. As a father to an energetic 5-year-old the whole new notion of teacher and role model for my boy keeps me on my toes and I'm becoming more aware of those moments when I've got the chance to pass on valuable father to son wisdom. photo credit: searchpp.com Here a few of the jewels that I'm going to pass on to my son. Wisdom - Possessing a knack for the best use of knowledge. Wisdom is the proper application of knowledge so while we all make mistakes but everyone should be striving to master using knowledge in the best manner. That's the only way to really get what you want in life. Inspiration - Being connected to, and influenced by Source Energy. That "source energy" or Force and Power resides at the very center of your being, within you. And no matter how tough or challenging life may seem, that pow...

Kids aren't born hating vegetables, they are taught it. Most likely they've learned from watching how their parents reacted to eating vegetables. If you love broccoli, then chances are your kids might like it as well. I use to eat huge plates of broccoli when I was a kid. Getting kids to eat fruit really isn't a problem. Stick to a bowl of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries apples, oranges or anything like that and the kids will eat it up. Trying to take a kids peach is almost as bad as trying to take their candy. Heck I've seen kids love lemons. Weird, but true. This article gives you some pointers on how to encourage your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables and less candy, junk, ice cream, etc. The most important thing to do is to not hide vegetables from them. Don't try to conceal them. This will tell them that their unpleasant and that they should avoid them. If they learn from a young age to enjoy vegetables they will eat them the ...

New parents can be at a loss about why their babies cry. There are several reasons, and they are very basic. One, of course, is that they are hungry. Another can be that there is too much commotion, noise, and activity. Babies are not toy dolls to be tossed about and perpetually played with... even older children or adults get irritated when they are poked or teased all the time. Another reason can be the issue of diaper rash. photo credit: dailymail.co.uk It is important to realize that leaving a baby sit in a dirty diaper, for whatever reason, is as uncomfortable for the baby as it would be for an adult. What is deposited in a diaper is somewhat acidic in nature and an irritant. The baby has even more tender skin than an adult, so the physical discomfort is irritating. Yes, diapers are expensive. However, you can change to cloth diapers. These take a tremendous amount of work if you are going to do them correctly, plus you have to be extremely careful with the p...

When becoming a parent you are told all kinds of information on how to do this or how to do that. It seems like everyone, even strangers feel the need to give you advice on how to take care of your child. They all are useless and outdated for today's society. I have put together the best tips that I learned along the way. Here are the 8 Parenting Tricks that I wish someone had told me: image: todaysparent.com 1. Use a cooking scissors to cut up pizza for your kids. It's faster and you don't get cheese and pizza sauce everywhere. 2. Before the baby is born you have 9 months to prepare and stock up. So every time that you are in a grocery store and you see diapers and wipes on sale buy them. These items are expensive and will only go up in price by the time the baby is born. Not to mention you will need a ton of both these products. 3. Mylanta can be a great and fast cure for a babies chapped butt. Just put some on a cotton ball and dab on the area. Thi...

Self-esteem is greatly influenced by the significant people in children's lives. Parents, teachers or peers can make a dramatic impact on a child's value of his or her self, and can determine for a long time how that child values himself or herself. There are many opportunities for a parent that are helpful, and just may be able to turn the development of the self-esteem of a child or teenager into a very positive direction. image: womansday.com What you do to as a parent to help your child depends on many things. The age of your child, his or her personality, your personality, your way of parenting, cultural influences, economic conditions, and many more factors affect the possibilities to enhance the level of self-esteem in your child. Therefore, it is almost impossible to give personalized advice for everyone within the limits of this article. • Be a positive role model. The way you handle yourself and your affairs is the most important model for your c...

New parents will often get a lot of parenting advice. People are more then willing to offer their experiences and their opinions on how to best raise a child. New parents can become overwhelmed at all the parenting advicesthat will come their way. People are often well meaning in their attempts to offer parenting tips, but they may not realize that a new parent may already have their own ideas on how to best raise their child. The key to accepting a parenting idea is to take them and use your best judgment to decide if you are going to use them or not. There are often different schools of thought when it comes to parenting tips. You will find that you will be getting tips from many different people who have many different styles of parenting. source image: svusd.k12.ca.us One of the most common groups is the older members of your family. It is common for them to give parenting tips that seem weird or even crazy. Back when they were raising children there w...

Are Nursery Rhymes Still Important? As I sat down to write this blog post, I couldn’t help but think back to my own childhood. Nursery rhymes were more than just simple verses to me; they were a magical part of my early years, filled with catchy melodies and playful words. As a music and education enthusiast, I’m fascinated by how these age-old rhymes have managed to hold their charm in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. So, are nursery rhymes still relevant today? Let’s dive into this question and explore the timeless value of these beloved tunes. This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please read our full disclosure here to find out more. The Historical Significance of Nursery Rhymes Nursery rhymes have a rich history, dating back centuries. Originating in various cultures, these rhymes served multiple purposes, from teaching basic language skills to preserving cultural traditions. They were often passed down orally, with each generation...