MOMSNOTES
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Our shining stars
“Through all these little daily stresses of worrying and caring and loving our children unconditionally, we all survive. They grow up, live their beautiful lives as we proudly stand by – as powerful as this is – they are the future – and from where I am sitting, I reckon its going to be a wonderful one with our kids as our future leaders…”
Raising Readers
“One of the most precious times of the day has been that moment before bed when we get to connect with our kids. This time of the day was initially the most dangerous time of day – known as the (not so) ‘Happy Hour’. The hour of chaos as the kids get bathed and fed and one tries to run the en¬ergiser battery in said kid’s vocal-chords flat before bed. I would be screaming and shouting, burning the food… perhaps even bursting into tears from exhaustion most afternoons…”
Child Welfare SA Nelspruit
“Child Welfare SA Nelspruit is a registered Non-Profit Child Protection Organisation that has been protecting, caring for and empowering vulnerable children in Mbombela City and its surrounding communities for the past 86 Years….”
That’s Awkward!
“So, I had a situation a few days back. I was in the supermarket and I wanted to buy a slab of Cadbury (nope – for me dear reader, for me). The first sign from the Universe was I couldn’t reach it – too bloomin short. I tried my tippy toes; yip, I was adamant about getting this slab – no luck! But it was in that moment, as I pondered what my next move would be, that I spotted a really tall guy walking past! “Sorry”, I said, “can I ask you a favour?”, and so I acquired my chocolate!…”
Rewarding good behaviour
“Many parents use rewards systems to help kids reach behavioural milestones. Rewards charts are positive reinforcement of good behaviour. Stressing positive behaviour helps build self-esteem and encourages children to repeat the rewarded behaviour…”
Your greatest obsticle YOU
“Another year has come and gone. Another year with its challenges, disappointments, heartaches, losses, missed opportunities, and unfulfilled outcomes. Here is a 3-step approach that you can utilise to not only get you into a better, more productive, and positive mindset, but keep you
moving forward throughout the year, towards where you WANT to go… a better version of YOU…”
Emotional Roller Coaster
“With the year winding to a close so fast that its making our heads spin, we can sit here and think of a very long list of emotions that we are feeling right now at this moment in time…”
Urgent vs important!
“Urgent vs important
It is dangerous to let what is urgent take precedence over what is important! I wonder what your experience is? It seems, for me, anything important is always less important if I’m not paying for it in some way…”
Lisa’s Story
“After six years of marriage, we had the privilege of parenting two wonderful
children. They brought such joy to our lives. We felt like there was space for one more though, and when Ronel, my wife, fell pregnant with our third child, we were elated…”
Fantastical fantasy
“I was watching a movie last night and the one-character states she will never allow her children to believe in Santa, the Tooth Fairy or the Easter Bunny as the disappointment would be too much when the children find out that’s all fantasy….”
Teaching our kids to give back
“During the Christmas holiday season there are a number of opportunities to give to the community and to those in need. This is a great time of year to teach children about the importance of giving back, which is a value they will have throughout their lives. We have put together some ways of introducing the concept to them…”
Finding the Balance
“Whether we like it or not, digital devices are very much a part of our lives. In so many ways they make our lives so much easier and have advanced communication by light years and while these devices can enhance learning and build community, they can also interfere with everything from sleep to creativity. But read on, it’s not all bad, there are quite a few positives to be gained from device time. We just have to find the balance…”
