"Your children will become who you are, so be who you want them to be." -- Anonymous
7 Secrets to Raising a Happy Child
"Nature and nurture are in a never ending battle to claim the disposition of our children. While it’s true that the apple rarely tumbles too far from the tree, it is also true that there are a multitude of things we as parents can do to safeguard the childhoods of our children, limit their exposure to the more damaging elements the world will see fit to introduce in time, and do our best to raise a healthy and happy child.
We might not be able to help the variety of our branches, but we are the ones who control the nutrients in their soil and the sunlight in their sky. In addition to the obvious things such as making sure your child is consuming the right nutrients, staying hydrated, and getting the quantity of sleep and exercise a growing body needs, here are 7 secrets that can help you raise a happy child." [more]
We might not be able to help the variety of our branches, but we are the ones who control the nutrients in their soil and the sunlight in their sky. In addition to the obvious things such as making sure your child is consuming the right nutrients, staying hydrated, and getting the quantity of sleep and exercise a growing body needs, here are 7 secrets that can help you raise a happy child." [more]
Reading Corner
Title: The Parents' Tao Te Ching
by: William Martin Stage: Any
"The language is simple and pure. The words speak truth. I still want to protect my child from the world but now I can see she is the greatest gift I could give the world because she is the greatest gift the world has given me. It is my sacred duty to teach her the basics and keep her safe and be there throughout her life. My heart will break when she leaves the protection of my arms but my heart will soar as I watch her spread her wings and fly. Just as she was born to fly. Thank you for this book." -- Amazon Reviewer
by: William Martin Stage: Any
"The language is simple and pure. The words speak truth. I still want to protect my child from the world but now I can see she is the greatest gift I could give the world because she is the greatest gift the world has given me. It is my sacred duty to teach her the basics and keep her safe and be there throughout her life. My heart will break when she leaves the protection of my arms but my heart will soar as I watch her spread her wings and fly. Just as she was born to fly. Thank you for this book." -- Amazon Reviewer
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Be the Change
Focus on one of the seven tips the author offers during the upcoming week. If you're really up for it, choose one each week to focus on for the next seven weeks and see if you notice a shift in your interactions and relationship with the children in your life.
