When you become a parent, you will find that it is not an easy task. From ancient times, adults have been through all kinds of problems and raising kids. Being a parent is becoming a job that will cause large amounts of stress.
Parenting is never an easy job. There is no denying that most parents have gone all sorts of difficulties in raising a family and rearing their children. Parenting therefore is one of the most stressful jobs anyone can ever find. Moms and dads are susceptible to stress from everyday life. Controlling stress is what is necessary for parents to rid themselves of the stressors.
Controlling stress for parents take their signals from the significance of providing what the body and mind needs and including the needs of the children also. The most important thing to keep in mind is the fact that controlling stress for parents can tear down the barriers that may hinder the ability to do what is necessary for the children and for themselves also.
Here is a list of some of the ways that parents can begin to control stress. This list will be a help for moms and dads to start dealing with individual stress and manage the different causes.
1- Getting support for yourself is essential – You do not have to deal with this alone and it is not a good idea for you to try. Being a parent will bring you to a new place where you have new enterprises for growing and learning new things. As parents will let the kids socialize with others, they should allow themselves to do so.
2- Find yourself a hobby – It does not mean that because you have children, you should not find something for your creative mind to do. You can really enjoy participating in your hobby and help yourself to relax. You can find something that does not cost a lot of money and something that others are doing for an added amount of socialization. You can also find something to do that will be alright for your children to join in. Hobbies are a great way for you to not only find something you like to do but, it is something that can become a great thing for your whole family.
3- Deal With The Money Issues – It is important to realize that money is one of the ways that stress can affect you and your household. When you are trying to raise a child, it is by no means a cheap thing to go through. It can be hard and cause large amounts of stress. It will be a better thing if you can get control of the finances and create yourself a budget. You should be diligent in following it. Before you know it, your family will begin to have a better quality of life. Couples will be able to work together on the finances instead of letting it come between them.
4- Take Care Of Your Body – it does not mean that since you are now a parent that you should leave your body to fate. As a parent, you are teaching your child how to take care of themselves and their own bodies. When you practice a healthy diet and exercise, your child will be more inclined to follow and make this a healthy habit in their own lives later. Exercise is also a positive way to relieve the stress in your body. This will give you a way to make sure that you are not becoming ill from the stress.
When you are a parent, you have taken on one of the most difficult jobs that can cause stress. Changing your attitudes to a more positive outlook will help you to deal with stress and this will bring you more joy in parenting.
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June 28th, 2007
Childrens trampolines have become the latest must have item for kids (and adults) this summer. With the weather finally hotting up and the nights drawing out, many a surburban english garden is filled with the squeals, laughs and occassional painful scream of children, who are happily bouncing around on a trampoline. But what about safety? Here are some tips to help keep your kids safe on their trampolines this summer:
Only one person should use the trampoline at any given time.
Use a trampoline in well-lighted areas.
Use trampoline net enclosures to help prevent people from falling off the trampoline.
The trampoline’s supporting bars, strings, and surrounding landing surface should have adequate protective padding.
Keep the trampoline frame and mat in good condition.
There should always be an adult spotter.
Somersaults or high-risk maneuvers should be avoided without proper supervisor and instruction.
The trampoline jumping surface should be placed at ground level.
Tip the trampoline onto its side when not in use.
Do not use a ladder with the trampoline, because it provides unsupervised access by small children.
Place the trampoline away from fences and garages and away from overhanging objects.
The trampoline jumping surface should be placed at ground level.
Use a level to check that the trampoline is evenly balanced.
Keep the area beneath and around the trampoline clear of clothes, toys, and other items.
Regularly clean the mat by washing it with water.
Wear clothing that allows free movement, but is not loose enough to hamper your arms and legs.
Obviously, the safety advise above should not impede your childs enjoyment, and there is such a thing as being too protective, but being aware of the possible dangers could help to stop your child having a serious accident.
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June 24th, 2007
As your child starts learning to sew, take the time to make these two Sewing Notebooks. Your child will be inspired and encouraged by them, and you will find one of them priceless!
Your Assignment:
1. Let your child choose 2 special 3 ring binders. Buy the kind with a clear pocket on the front. 2. Have them decorate 2 pieces of paper with the following labels A. Portfolio B. Sewing Ideas *Let them decorate it any way they want – with crayons, paint, stickers, cutting out pictures, and gluing them on… 3. Place each paper in the outside pocket of the binders to create book covers. 4. Encourage and help to fill them up.
PORTFOLIO This one is awesome! Do not miss out on this opportunity. It does take a little extra time but it is well worth it!
When my girls first started sewing, I was so amazed by the fact that they were only 3 and 6 that I wanted to document every creation they made. After they completed a project I would take a picture and we would write down the date, and if it was a special gift we would document this as well. When the girls used store bought patterns, we would make a copy of the pattern on the first page, and on the facing page is where we would place the picture and documentation.
The pictures would either be of just the project or (my favorite) the girls modeling their creations. If it was made for someone else, we would try to get a picture of that person opening their special gift. What started as an act of amazement, turned into an incredible treasure.
First, the girls love having a book that is full of their own creations. A way they can show their friends and family all of the things that they have made. Second, it has become a way for the girls to see the improvement in their sewing skills as they thumb through the pages from beginning to end.
Third, it is full of precious memories of friends’ and family’s birthdays, holidays, and special surprises.
Fourth, our 11 yr. old is now using it as a true portfolio (a business tool) to show what she is capable of making as for potential customers.
The portfolio can be as simple or as fancy as you and your child want. The possibilities are unlimited. Make sure you let your child decide what they want it to look like (it will change over the years). We simply glue pictures on a piece of paper, or we use our digital camera and print our page out on the computer. To include the patterns we scan or copy them.
To see sample pages go to www.sewingwithkids.com/portfolio.htm
SEWING IDEAS This one is simple. Make sure you do this too. Whenever your kids see something that they like, and can be sewn, take a picture, draw it, or clip it and place it in the notebook. We enjoy looking through magazines – all types – to get ideas for gifts and for ourselves. These notebooks are full of all kinds of projects, from pillows to clothes (for us and our dogs) to games. As this notebook grows, you can also use dividers to organize the projects. I have a “Quick” divider. This is full of projects that we can make in a day. I use this for spur of the moment sewing days, or bad weather days.
My oldest daughter actually keeps a completely separate binder with pictures of garments that she wants to sew.
Again, do not miss out on these notebooks. The portfolio is truly priceless!
Enjoy your time with your kids, and don’t forget to give them an extra hug!
Kristi learned to sew right along with her daughters. The girls were age 3 and 6, at the time! Because it was such an enjoyable experience she wants to encourage others to pursue this endeavor.
Kristi experienced the woes of feeling very ignorant just trying to read a pattern and was discouraged from trying to teach her girls on her own. After receiving a new sewing machine from her husband for her birthday, she became bound and determined to fulfill her desire to learn to sew.
Kristi’s plan was to learn everything before she tried to teach her kids. But as she was learning, her girls caught her enthusiasm and in amazement she watched them flourish in learning to sew right along with her. Kristi says that, “quite honestly, because we knew nothing I experienced a real freedom in my own education”.
At age 8 yrs. old, her younger daughter could sew her own dresses, and her older daughter, at 11 yrs. old, had a passion for sewing, and was a better seamstress than Kristi.
What Kristi wants to do, is share her journey in sewing; to help others know (with hindsight being 20/20) that the best way to learn is by doing. She has shared with friends and family their way of learning to sew, as well as, the projects and patterns that built their skills. She has seen it not only work for others, but truly bring a delight into the sewing experience.
To learn MORE, from the “9 Secrets to Successfully Teach Your Child to Sew”, through free articles full of tips, encouragement, suggestions, and projects with step by step directions with lots of photographs, go to http://www.sewingwithkids.com
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Kristi wants to share her journey in sewing; to help others know that the best way to learn is by doing. To learn MORE from the “9 Secrets to Successfully Teach Your Child to Sew”, through free articles with suggestions, encouragement, and projects (with step by step directions and photos), go to http://www.sewingwithkids.com
June 18th, 2007
If the front of your fridge is already carrying more of your kid’s artwork than it can handle, then maybe its time to find some new outlets for their artistic creations. An art set can make a great gift for a child of any age, but helping your kids find productive ways to use one can be a bit of a challenge. Kids are often drawn to the idea of creating things with an art set, but seem to have some trouble executing their ideas into reality. You can help them by presenting some concrete ideas and giving them simple projects that they can complete themselves. The sense of satisfaction that they will have after completing a project will be immeasurable.
Making Gifts
Though the art set may have been a gift, it can also be used to make gifts. When it comes time to remember birthdays for grandparents, teachers, or family friends, getting your kids involved in making gifts has several benefits. First, it gives children a real sense of ownership over the gift. You may be able to help them with some basic ideas in order to get started, but as they get going, their own creative processes will take over. Second, a present made with care by a child often ends up being a prized possession of the recipient. The thoughtfulness behind a child’s art project is a gift that will last much longer than a new necktie.
Murals
If you really want to let your kids add their own flavor to their playroom, then designate some space on the walls for them to create a mural. Help them plan what the space will look like, and use the opportunity as a chance to show them how to design and to use space effectively. The contrasting spaces that the kids will naturally create will help make the room uniquely theirs.
Host your own Gallery Opening
The next time you have guests over, help your kids set up a small gallery of their art projects. You can use the playroom or a hallway for the artistic event. Let the kids invite guests to view their work and help them with the ability to explain each piece. Your guests will find that this is entertaining and will probably give your kids more encouragement and praise than you ever could have imagined. Not only is this a great way to use an art set, but it is a great way to fuel your kid’s creative fire.
Decorate Plain Toys
You can purchase plain wooden toys fairly inexpensively. At first, your kids may complain because the toys don’t have any bright colors or flashing lights, but once they realize that you are going to help them use their art set to decorate/paint their new toys then they will be ecstatic. This is an excellent way to encourage kids to use their imaginations as they can add any number of features and characteristics to each toy. The possibilities are only as big as their dreams.
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June 12th, 2007
