These days, children are exposed to streaming services, smartphones, T takeaways and all the fun things modern society has to offer. And, yes, as busy parents, we often don't think of the long-term effects - nor the resulting expectations - of using these luxuries as a way to get through the day. I for one, am guilty of this and quickly had to face reality when my kids would recommend ordering-in on a whim. I had to take stock of my own behaviour and what I was teaching my children: these were luxuries, not necessities. I frantically sought out a book to help me along, stumbled upon Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch and took stock of a few helpful hints to add to my arsenal of getting my kiddies (or myself!) on the right track. Behaviours are learned, and when I read: "And as uncomfortable as it sounds, parents who want less-entitled kids have to be less entitled themselves, and parents who want to raise more grateful kids need to start by living more grateful lives" it truly hit home for me. So on my mission to spark gratitude within my kiddies, I tried changing and implementing a few things in their lives.
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It's okay to be INTROVERTED
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A PICTURE OF PAIN
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Leading LADY
She may not be the new OOZ but she sure knows how to pack a punch. Whether she’s belting out an emotional ballad with passion and empathy, or pushing physical limits doing her own stunts, Lashana Lynch can do it all
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STEPPING into STEP PARENTING
Helping your partner raise their children in a blended family can be a positive experience for everyone - when you know the pitfalls and how to negotiate them