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By: Sally

Sally — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:26:10 +0000

Believe in your children. Learn to never ask a question you already know the answer to.

By: elle o'dowd

elle o'dowd — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:55:06 +0000

Pick your no's. In other words, chose your battles carefully.

By: Alissa

Alissa — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:33:15 +0000

Don't forget that they are people too and make sure they know no matter what they came here to do, we will not judge them and be there with them every step of the way.

By: katemarie54

katemarie54 — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:39:55 +0000

presence, i strive to be present in my children's lives. quietly, conversationally, with silly antics or stoic demeanor, interactive, standing by, providing for or allowing the mother of invention, curiosity, to hold sway...i am mom, mims, maude, marmi, poontoon, mother duck, i am for each one, the parent, teacher, friend, advisor, counsel, true fan!
and because i trust these dearest treasures must fully belong to themselves, i am willing to step back or aside and allow them their lives, praying God's faithfulness over all.

By: LANIE

LANIE — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:03:41 +0000

Always remember who the parent is.

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:21:56 +0000

Children are so special. They have knowledge that some people so often just let go by, don't grasp their messages. Pay attention, they will tell you so much, with honesty, love, tenderness, fun, and possibly a little naivety.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:38:32 +0000

Whenever my daughter shares thoughts she's heard from teacher or friends that are contrary to our beliefs we have a "Time Out Session". I explain to her what we believe and most importantly why we believe what we do.
It is not just a matter of do as I say, but do as I say and as I do. I am the role model I want her to look up to and to follow. Our "Time Out Sessions" are precious memories to her and to me. No one can take them from us. They are our special time together as father and daughter.

By: aashu

aashu — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:49:34 +0000

I worked at many jobs as a young father.Mostly i was broke,hence could not buy many of the things my little 8yrs. old son and 2yrs. old daughter asked for.But i was never ashamed of being poor.I confided in them.My honesty was so transparent they always not only accepted but sympathized with me and to make me feel good they'd often say"you know dad i didn't actually like that thing".I would then give them that very admiring look which had so many messages" you are truly,truly special,you're so understanding and sooo loving that at this very moment i could actually just die for you".And believe me little kids are so good at telepathy they understood and appreciated every bit of that message.And till today when they are parents themselves we have such great understanding.So much is said with so little words.

By: Renee Lancet

Renee Lancet — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:23:43 +0000

You, as an adult be a child and PLAY your life away! Let them know that adults, work, chores, team work, and problem solving can be fun so that when they fly, they know the world is safe and there are only lessons and opportunities, not failures.

By: LANIE

LANIE — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:31:26 +0000

Love love love your child and teach them to take responsibility for their actions. Good or bad. Praise them and let them feel good for good but let them know the wrong and teach them how to make the wrong good again.