Children's 10 Commandments for Parents

I can't remember where I read this articles, but this indeed a reminder f a parent like me who sometimes expect so much for my only 5 year old son. Forgive me but am not perfect in many things and that includes parenting. Thanks to my hubby who reminds me to lighten up and let our son be a kid. Anyway, thought this might get you interested.

1. My hands are small. Please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture or throw a ball. My legs are short. Please slow down so that I can keep up with you.

2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have. Please let me explore safely. Don't restrict me unnecessarily.

3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for such a short time. Please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.

4. My feelings are tender. Please be sensitive to my needs. Don't nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.

5. I am a special gift from God. Please treasure me, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by and disciplining me in a loving manner.

6. I need your encouragement and your praise to grow. Please go easy on the criticism. Remember, you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.

7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday, I'll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.

8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me with my brother or my sister.

9. Please don't be afraid to leave for a weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it's a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.

10. Please take me to worship regularly, setting a good example for me to follow.

Quiz: What's Your Discipline Style?

I took this test from American Baby.com/Parents.com and this the result:

You're a Moderate Mom

You pay attention to the parenting books -- and you cut your kids some much-needed slack when necessary. Here are some ways to encourage even better behavior. 1. Let them help. Little kids are more likely to be cooperative when they feel as if they're part of the game. If your toddler is underfoot while you're preparing dinner, have him fold some napkins and place them on the table. 2. Foster empathy. A child who understands that others have feelings similar to his own will learn to treat people the way he wants to be treated. If a sibling has a cold, you could say, "Emily feels bad because she has a cold. What can we do to make her feel better?" 3. Be kind. Kids copy everything you do, and they want to be just like you. Small acts of kindness -- an extra smile for the mailman, or holding the door for someone -- will inspire your child to do the same.

If you want to try this test, just click here.

Don't under estimate children's ability....

I am amazed how children learn things when they are ready; we can not really force them to do things we want them to do when they are not ready yet or it will frustrate us and it will take time for them to learn. I learned that with my son, who is learning things in his own time and phase. He loves to read, solve puzzles and now play board games. Yes, he made us buy him a "Sorry" board game yesterday and since then we play this games like at least two times a day. I remember my husband kept telling me how much he wanted Jacob to play with us when we were playing board games; now he couldn't be happier that the moment he has been waiting for has come! I love spending time with my son; he always amazes me by how quick he is learning. One time when I was at school helping his teachers, I noticed during story time and singing time, he wasn’t singing or saying anything; and that worries me. He was just there listening. Then when he got home from school, he started singing and telling the story his teacher read with them that day. It teaches me lesson that children are really listening even though they busy doing something. They also really quick to pick things up, so we better be careful with what we do and say, for they are learning from us, parents and elders.

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