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Most people take showers every day.Not necessarily us moms.We tend to do everything for everyone else regardless if that leaves any time for ourselves. But, if you make it a priority to set aside just 10 minutes to take a shower you will be better prepared for the rest of the day.
Resist the urge to just throw your hair in a ponytail or hat before you walk out the door. It's important to keep your spirits up just as much as your kids. Set the alarm for 10 minutes early if you have to and you will start to realize how important taking care of yourself will become. Once you get into a routine it will be a tough habit to break and you will feel better in the long run.
Encourage Your Child(ren) to Write Thank-You Letters
Posted by Kimberlee Murray on Sep 10, 2009
Children from preschool-age on up should practice writing every day, so why not encourage them to write their own thank-you notes?Writing thank-you notes serves at least three purposes 1) recognizes a gift or friendliness 2) improves writing and 3) begins a necessary life-time habit
It doesn’t matter if your child is three or 13, he can write a thank-you note.Younger children may need help with letter formation and older children with verbiage but any age can crank out a well-written thank-you note.
Thank-you notes don’t need to be limited to gift-giving.Writing a thank-you note for a simple gesture is a sure-fire way to cement your child’s likability into someone’s brain.Some simple ideas for thank-you notes, beside the requisite thank-you-for-the gift, include:
1.Teacher: for extra help with reading or math assignments
2.Neighbor: for inviting your child over to swim
3.Bus driver: for ensuring your child is delivered safely to school each day
4.Grandma:for babysitting at a moment’s notice
Thank-you note ideas are endless.Get your kids into the practice of writing thank-you notes and not only will their writing improve, they will develop essential interpersonal habits.
If you think buying a museum or zoo membership is too expensive, think again.Buying a one-year membership might just be the most cost-effective purchase you make all year.Consider that most zoos and museums have reciprocity agreements that allow either free or discounted admission to other locations nationwide. To get more bang-for-your-buck, buy one membership but use it at several different locations.For example, a Detroit Science Center membership offers free general admission to more than 250 other science and technology centers near and far.Our membership allowed us to get into the South Florida Science Museum for free on a recent trip to West Palm Beach.We also received free admission to several other local museums within a one-hour drive from our house.When we need a change of pace and some new scenery, I grab the kiddos, pack a lunch and head out to a museum that we might not otherwise visit if the admission wasn’t free.You can’t beat free!
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