Braiding my daughter's hair

Every Mom enjoys Braiding her li'l princess hair.......Me too. Let me share my personal joy in braiding my daughter's hair.....This is the topic for my next post.....Keep checking ...

Stress Busters

Moms sometime feel too stressed out. We are out of balance. We end up feeling depleted and bad. It is at these times that "Nurturing" plays an important role.

Nurture yourself. Nurture someone or something else. It makes us feel good.

Nurturing things to do

• Bring your loved one a cold drink on a hot day or a hot drink on a cold day.
• Send a card to a friend.
• Spend a day outdoors alone or with friends.
• Make your friend dinner for her birthday.
• When your friend calls in a crisis, be there to listen.
• Tell your sister how great you think she is.
• Turn on your favorite music while you cook dinner.
• Let somebody else cook your dinner.
• Plan to spend a day alone with each of your kids.
• Give or get a massage.
• Remind yourself that you are a wonderful person.
• Ask somebody else to tell you what your 5 best qualities are.
• Plan a celebration for your own birthday. :)
• Sit and do nothing and think about whatever comes into your mind.
• Paint a painting, tell a story, sing a song.
• Keep a journal of your life.
• Give your loved one something you know he or she wants/needs or would enjoy having.
• Talk to people and tell them your thoughts about life.
• Call all of your friends or family members and ask them how they are. Listen to them and really understand what they feel and think.

To be nurturing sometimes requires making hard choices. We have many competing demands on our time.

The library books well past the due date, stains on the carpet, dust sitting on the blinds, jammed printer, soap scum in bathtubs, unchecked letter box ......endless.

All these can wait. We need to be charged up. We women hold the chord of the rhythm of our family. Any thought clutter of our mind or imbalance can shake the harmony of our entire family.

Do cheer up, my fella young ladies.....

ABC....s of Parenting

My younger daughter is learning Alphabets. I am learning Alphabets too. The ABC....s of Parenting. I love learning it afresh everyday.

A is for Acceptance.
Life deals us all sorts of cards. Accept what you can't change and move on.

B is for Boundaries.
Boundaries aren't barriers, they are safe limits within which kids can explore and develop.

C is for Communication.
Keep talking and listening to your kids and to each other.

D is for Determination.
Focus on achieving your positive goals and make sure you follow through.

E is for Effort.
Go the extra mile in everything you do and you will be rewarded with results.

F is for Family.
Recognize the uniqueness of your family and embrace it.

G is for Giving.
Be generous on every level in your parenting.

H is for Honesty.
Honesty is the only foundation on which to build trust.

I is for Involvement.
Get you kids involved in what you do.

J is for Journey.
Recognize the milestones you achieve along the way and the adversities you overcome.

K is for Kindness.
Show your kids compassion and basic human kindness.

L is for Love.
Love is unconditional. It's the strongest force there is.

M is for Manners.
Teach composure and good conduct. Lead by example.

N is for Nurturing.
Nurture your children's emotional needs.

O is for One-to-One.
It bonds the ties between each member of the family unit.

P is for Praise.
Reward good behavior with positive affirmation.

Q is for Quality Time.
Parenting may be hard work, but it isn't a chore. Cherish your special moments.

R is for Respect.
Provide your kids with the guidance they need to respect themselves and others.

S is for Sharing.
Sharing is the key to social skills and building strength in relationships.

T is for Time.
Manage your time efficiency to keep chaos and disarray at bay.

U is for Understanding.
Acknowledge your child's viewpoint and put yourself in their shoes.

V is for Values.
Teach your kids your family values.

W is for Wisdom.
Wisdom comes from experience and from having the courage to step forward & make mistakes.

X is for Kisses.
Kids and parents can't get enough of them.

Y is for You.
Look after yourself and recharge your batteries. If your emotional purse is empty, you'll have nothing to give your kids.

Z is for Zzzzzzzzzzzzz. Sweet dreams !