Having family and friends stay over is fun, which is why many people strive for sofa beds (also known as sleeper sofas and sofa beds) and/or futons. These instant beds are extremely convenient and can be placed almost anywhere in the house.

Sofa beds and futons are especially good if you don’t have an official guest room. Maybe you can reuse another room. For example, they can be placed in an office, living room, or family room where it will function primarily as a sofa, but when overnight guests arrive, you’ll have an instant bed.

Sizes

With this in mind, take a look at the space you have available and decide on the size needed for your convertible bed. They are usually marketed as full-size or queen-size beds, but very few are double-size.

Linens

You’ll want to buy the right size of bedding for your sofa bed or futon. It goes without saying that most people have no idea what proper bedding is needed, and guests are left with sheets that shift or come off during the night.

When you go shopping, notice that the mattress is much thinner than a normal mattress. Therefore, it is crucial that you read the information leaflet that comes with it to verify the exact dimensions. You’ll need them to know if you should dress him in full-size conventional sheet sets or if he requires special bedding. Because there is a large and varied market for sofa beds and futons, some will need regular sheets while others will need specially ordered sheets. As for comforters or comforters, you can use conventional full or queen size comforters or duvets.

Filling

Another thing to consider when shopping for a sofa bed or futon is how to outfit it with the most comfort. Due to the thinness of sofa bed mattresses, your guests can feel the frame underneath. We suggest that you place additional padding, such as a feather mattress or mattress topper, under the bedding. This will give the mattress more cushioning, mitigate the feel of the frame underneath, and make for a more comfortable experience for your guest.

You and your guests need not fear the sleeper sofa or futon experience. With some consideration for the comfort of your guests, your sofa bed or futon can provide comfort, support, and a great sleepover experience.

Congratulations and welcome to the guests!

“Martial arts or karate may not be a good fit for my daughter.”

We live in the 21st century, and I still listen to this one. This kind of thinking is what has been holding women back for centuries. This statement is made not only by fathers, but also by mothers. If her daughter wants to try martial arts, let her have a chance. Martial arts classes for girls or women are very rewarding.

Over the years, I have trained successful female martial arts competitors who were just as good as their male counterparts. In the past, our children’s karate demo team had female captains. At one point, we had more girls on the demo team than boys.

Lately, we’ve hit the opposite cycle, with more boys than girls, as the kids on our kids’ karate demo team perform in the Providence, Rhode Island area. However, girls learn faster, understand precision, can easily understand complicated techniques and, usually, they are better kicking.

Some grappling arts, like jujitsu, aren’t as popular with girls, but I’ve also trained good female fighters. There is no reason to prevent your daughter from learning martial arts if she shows an interest. All the benefits of life skills such as goal setting, self-esteem, self-discipline, success, and self-defense make martial arts training just as important for girls as it is for boys.

“How can I justify the cost of Karate?”

If you consider that many karate schools charge less than a babysitter, martial arts training for children is a “bargain.” Consider this formula based on a fairly high priced Karate study. Most martial arts studios in the United States average around $70 per month to train a child. Okay, some are more and some are less, but let’s see your price per hour, if you pay $100 per month.

That works out to just $25 a week, and many Karate studios limit kids to three classes a week. That works out to $8.33 per session for your child to learn life skills, self-defense, and play with good kids in a safe environment. Martial arts, for kids, is a formula for success, and the cost is really, “peanuts.”

Most well-behaved children are allowed to take more Karate classes. Children who “run irregular staff” will be reminded of the weekly limit. So the truth is, the actual cost may be less than the peanuts, as there are plenty of martial arts schools, including our center in North Providence, Rhode Island, that charge far less than $100 per month.

Using the formula mentioned above, the cost of Karate per class for a martial arts school, charging the national average of $70 per month, comes to $5.83 per session. Did I say that martial arts training is a bargain? Maybe I should have said that martial arts training is a bargain.

The alternative of connecting the children to the television and putting a joystick in their hand is a big mistake. It’s not cheaper, when you consider the ever-changing cost of games and video game formats.

On top of that, here’s what video games do for kids: They create anxiety, destroy social skills, teach them a lot about violence, and waste most of their time. All you need to do is throw a Big Mac in your lap every night, and a year from now, you should have a child who is nervous, has poor communication skills, and has an obesity problem.

In the long term, incorrect extracurricular activities result in very expensive health and psychological care. Therefore, consider martial arts as preventative medicine, and as a bonus, your child will stay out of trouble.

Lastly, if cost is really an issue and you still can’t justify paying less than you would for a babysitter at $5.83 per session, you can still shop around and talk until you find the right karate studio.

A martial arts studio that is “filled to the brim” with children may not be as marketable as a karate studio that is an upstart, or a martial arts center that has plenty of room in its children’s karate classes. .

We could spend a whole library of books sharing the miracles and examples of our Lord’s love and care in Saint Rita’s life, but since her life is only one part of this book on heroic women, our Lord has called us to share with you. I would like to remember one of the most outstanding gifts. He gave Rita a miracle.

Saint Rita of Cascia receives the Stigmata

During Lent of the year 1443, in Cascia, Santiago de Marches, a great preacher of his time, delivered a very personal and passionate sermon on Our Lord to the Nuns.

Rita was so captivated by the sermon that she returned to the Monastery and began to pray, with all her heart and soul, before a fresco of the crucified Jesus. As she humbly asked for a part of her suffering on the Cross, admitting that she was not worthy to share in her full Passion on Calvary, a thorn fell from the Beloved Head of our Savior and pierced Saint Rita’s forehead.

It immediately began to bleed profusely, and the wound that continued to bleed has been accepted by all as the gift of the Stigmata of our Lord.

In the case of most holy people who have been graced with the Stigmata, such as Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Padre Pio, the fragrance that emanates from the holy wounds smells like a beautiful perfume from Heaven, even more pleasant than that of flowers. . With Santa Rita’s wound came humiliation, estrangement and isolation.

The wound gave off such a pungent, putrid odor that she was ostracized and shunned by her fellow nuns who, at best, feared it might be infectious and, at worst, couldn’t stand the smell.

She spent the next fifteen years alone, in increasingly excruciating physical pain. But even though she was isolated from her Community in a small cell away from any comforting company of other Nuns, she had the Comforter! Instead of looking at herself and her pain, she focused on Jesus and his head crucified with thorns and all the thorns in her life were turned into roses of love by her Lord when she offered them to him. Here we have a perfect case of redemptive suffering. . In a nutshell, redemptive suffering is like that. You have suffered what will not go away. For some reason, the Lord allows you to have it. He you He can’t pray it away; you can’t wish for it. You can get angry and turn away from God, or you can offer it to God for the souls in Purgatory, the conversion of sinners, or to alleviate someone’s suffering here on earth.

We believe that Redemptive Suffering is a powerful offering to Our Lord. It is a way of taking a terrible negative, the pain that suffering inflicts on us, and turning it into a great positive, offering it to Our Lord Jesus.

We believe that Saint Rita of Cascia used this unusual twist of not receiving the fragrance of Heaven that accompanies the Stigmata, to glorify Our Lord Jesus.

She offered him the isolation caused by the putrid smell of his wound.

Fashion games are growing in popularity year after year. Most of the web games are flash games. Flash dress up games are exciting games with an intuitive interface. The types of themes for Flash games can range from fighting arenas to children’s themes, so they can suit all tastes. Barbie Flash games will definitely keep everyone glued to their seats as they enjoy a wonderful reality that includes fantastic surprises and fabulous adventures. When you or your children search for dress up games on the web, you will surely find many game websites. You can quickly find thousands of entertaining web portals that host free dress up games on the internet and many of them also include advanced options to make all children happy. Every boy should be satisfied, so don’t worry if your girls like some special games.

Barbie computer games have been popular since the late 90s, so many children have just learned about this type of entertainment. The online gaming industry is still in its infancy this time. The interesting thing about Flash games is that these games are mostly free. Her daughter can play them in the web browser or download them directly to her Windows system. There is no difficult task when it comes to the installation process on her computer. But you should know that children should be very careful, because dress up and cooking games are so much fun that they can become very addictive.

There are many girls in the world who would like to become a coder and create a wonderful world. But in this area of ​​expertise, the developer will surely need a lot of artistic skills. Several games are developed using Macromedia Flash. They are usually free to the general public. Anyone with an interesting idea could message the programmer and help him code a more exciting fashion game. So if your kids have an idea, why not contact a programmer? This is like any other area, there is certainly a guy who would develop what the players want to see.

In most cases, websites contain numerous online Barbie dress up games, many of these games are good, while others are based on less interesting themes. Just as an example, dress up games can be a really fun way to dress up your Barbie. One interesting thing is the fact that boys often assume that virtual doll games are meant for girls. However, many kids like to play and get excited about dress up games, especially if these games involve historical characters.

Dress up and cooking games, which are being specially designed for girls, most often include dressing up a cute little doll for a certain party, or, for example, for a walk. Barbie Dress Up online games can also be called educational as long as they can give kids a lot of knowledge about colors. Most dress up games will allow you to create Bratz or Barbie dolls from scratch; for example, children will select their eye color. Wouldn’t that be the best way to spend your daughter’s free time?

Hello everyone,

As some of us know as hockey fans, we definitely have our favorite team and we definitely have our favorite jersey.

The way some of us see or wear our t-shirts is sometimes very different between us.

Some of us are very happy to have received our favorite team’s home jersey with no name on the back. They simply show their support for the team they cheer for. Some of us want the authentic cut jersey that players wear on the ice; that is if you are a hardcore fan.

No matter how you use it, no matter when you use it, all that matters is that you’re doing it for the game you love and nothing else.

From time to time, you can see a t-shirt and think; “Hey, that’s an interesting design.” Someone might post a photo of him on the internet and it could create a bit of a stir on social media. Some of you can stop scrolling and take a good look at it and give it a quick like. Some of you may do a little more digging and discover that the t-shirts are for a charitable cause. Some of these t-shirt designs are great and some are downright ridiculous, but they’re worth a laugh or an amazing reaction. Many of these jerseys are made for promotional purposes and auctioned off for charity, and that is another reason why hockey is one of the best sports in the world. Sometimes, however, the cause goes beyond the colors of the shirt. There is definitely a cultural symbolism with some of these shirts. Some of which have caused some controversy.

Military-inspired camo t-shirts:

Many NHL teams are keen to wear these military-inspired jerseys during warm-ups to support and recognize their national armed forces. Fans have polarized opinions about these jerseys, but they are not meant to promote style, but to promote a good cause. Some people have said that these t-shirts have no purpose and don’t help the military, BUT if you care how it helps the military, then you need to know where your money is going before you buy military-inspired products.

The MSE (Monumental Sports & Entertainment) Foundation recently raised $46,000 during a Washington Capitals home game on February 5, 2016 by auctioning Washington Capitals military-inspired jerseys. Funds purchased are used to help families of soldiers serving in the military, soldiers with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), and war amputees. The shirts were autographed and sold during the event. These shirts weren’t just sold to raise funds; Equipment such as disks, helmets, clubs and others were also sold to raise funds for this honorable cause.

It is primarily at these private auctions that money is raised for these kinds of charities. Most official sports retail outlets that offer military camo jerseys are only sold for profit, unless otherwise stated, the proceeds from each sale go to a charity. Some retail stores sell these shirts, but others don’t because they don’t want a controversial image of wearing military fashion for a quick profit. The camouflage design is not only used on t-shirts, but also on caps, hats and t-shirts. Soldiers who served in the military do not like the fact that outlets use military image for profit because it is a weak expression of support for the armed forces and also the image of the armed forces is used for promotional purposes so that corporations can make a profit.

Star Wars themed t-shirts:

It’s easy to admit that these t-shirts are ‘out of the box’ in terms of t-shirt design. For Star Wars fans who love hockey, here are some of the most epic jersey designs ever. The Vancouver Giants and Saskatoon Blades of the WHL (Western Hockey League) each had a Star Wars night in honor of the biggest blockbuster of 2015; Star Wars – The Force Awakens.

Star Wars night for the Saskatoon Blades was held on November 28, 2015 and the entire Saskatoon Blades team wore these jerseys for their home game against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The shirts weren’t just meant to lure nerds to hockey games, they were also for charity. The jerseys worn by the players were signed by the players and auctioned off after the game. Proceeds from the auction went to the Saskatchewan Food Banks.

The Vancouver Giants also had their own version of these beautiful Star Wars jerseys, but unlike the Blades, the Giants went over to the “dark side.” The Giants wore them for their home game on December 4, 2015 against the Kootenay Ice. Just like the Blades did, the Giants team also signed these jerseys and auctioned them off for charity. Proceeds went to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

LA Dodgers Pride Night T-Shirts:

The Los Angeles Kings have a ‘Dodger Pride Night’ once a season. It is based on the partnership agreement between the Los Angeles Kings and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a Major League Baseball team. It is both a promotion and a charitable cause for the two major sports teams. Fans who attend this annual event not only watch the game, they get an LA Kings-themed baseball and a chance to win in-game prizes.

Dodgers-inspired hockey sweaters used for warm-ups were signed and auctioned off after the game. Proceeds went to the Kings Care Foundation.

Flint Firebirds “Tropics” T-Shirts:

Based on the 2008 Semi-Pro blockbuster, these jerseys are an excerpt from the Flint Tropics, the name of the basketball team in the film. Since we’re talking about the Flint Firebirds here, wouldn’t it be convenient to have the “Jackie Moon” approved Flint Tropic hockey jerseys for a promotional event?

That’s exactly what the Flint Firebirds did when they hosted a “Flint Tropics Night” in Flint, Michigan. The Firebirds organized the Owen Sound Attack on February 13, 2016 for the event. It was a huge highlight for the Firebirds as they were having a horrible season dealing with numerous ownership disputes and many lost games. The jerseys were auctioned off after the game for charity and it was a fun night for the Firebirds and fans regardless of the outcome of the game.

St. Patty’s Day Hockey Jerseys:

Like military jerseys, St. Patrick’s Day jerseys are used by many NHL teams for pre-game warm-ups, but without controversy. It’s a huge promotion as St. Patrick’s Day is hugely popular and if you haven’t already guessed, pre-game warm-up jerseys are signed and auctioned off for charity by many teams. Whether it’s an NHL team or a junior league team participating, it’s a very popular event in Canada and the United States. It always produces great results because it’s a great excuse to celebrate spring and a great reason to order a few pints of Guinness for you and your friends.

How could anyone hate St. Patrick’s Day?

Home invasion leads the pack in terms of being the topic I get the most questions about, hands down. The key is to really make sure you’re following a consistent plan. Consistency will make training your dog or puppy as simple as possible. However, breaking and entering is still difficult. And it’s not something you’re going to achieve overnight, or even in a week, even though some of the ads you may see online indicate that you can. Home invasion is a process. Your dog must learn through conditioning where she is and it is not appropriate to go to the bathroom.

Even if you’re following all the steps, you can still run into unexpected mishaps in the housebreaking process, namely when your dog starts using the bathroom indoors again after apparently having a solid housebreaking or when your dog starts to use the toilet in his cage. There are different processes for handling these issues, so I’ll address them separately, beginning with treating a dog that started pottying indoors after you thought he was fully housebroken.

Before we dive into breaking and entering, keep this in mind… even the best trained dogs will have accidents. The goal is to make it so occasional that you can’t remember 2 of the last 3 times it happened. Even my 11 year old dog surprised me a few months ago with a little liquid treat near my back door after being housebroken for a decade! In that case, the accident was entirely my fault. She had left town overnight and she had nowhere to go. Keep this in mind when you’re potty training your dog or puppy because a single accident may not mean your dog has completely relapsed. However, if you are dealing with accident number 2 or more in a short period of time, you need to take action immediately to prevent further problems.

The common reasoning I hear from owners when their dog starts to relapse into potty training is that the dog is angry, or doing it out of spite or to “get even” at the owner for some injustice done to him. I’ve been guilty of having these thoughts before, too, but the quickest way to find a solution is to put that train of thought aside and adopt the mantra that your dog doesn’t do things out of spite or hatred for you. Dogs generally want their owners to be happy. They are pack animals and want to be in a happy, cohesive pack. They also don’t have the same feelings as a human and don’t hold a grudge or act out of spite.

It’s actually quite simple…from the dog’s perspective. He thinks he’s supposed to go into the house now… he’s done it so many times without correcting him (or with the wrong kind of correction).

That means when you can’t care for your dog, it should be caged or confined so it doesn’t have accidents and it should be given very limited access to freely roam the house until you check the burglary again. This is the specific strategy for handling home invasion problems:

1. Tie your dog to a leash attached to your belt or to a piece of furniture so that it never gets out of your sight.

2. Watch closely and learn to determine when your dog is reaching the maximum threshold for holding onto the potty. Usually a lot of ground sniffing happens right before an accident. Take care of your dog!

3. When you see your dog bow (or squat) in that classic “I’m going to potty” pose JUMP (even if you’re standing), clap your hands to get your dog’s attention, and say “Ah- Ah” in a clear, steady voice (no need to sound hysterical here, the idea is to scare your dog into paying attention to you instead of going to the bathroom).

4. Using the leash, lead your dog outside. Pick up your dog if necessary to get him out quickly.

5. Encourage your dog to go potty with sweet praise and smiles once you’re outside. Praise your dog DEEPLY with treats and hugs and love for finishing outside. Is that what you want.

The “Ah-Ah” was enough to stop my Sheltie long enough to get her outside. He would then coax her with a smile and a friendly “time to go potty” command until she went to the bathroom OUTSIDE. Then it’s time for lots of praise and even some treats if she has some on hand. A few times of doing this and her dog will understand that going to the bathroom should only happen outside.

What I want you to get out of this strategy is that you shouldn’t just focus on punishing your dog for using the bathroom indoors. In fact, the only time you should punish them for it is when you catch them in the act (with the “Ah-Ah” or a firm “No”). Punishing your dog after the fact, even 3 minutes later, is not going to work.

Your dog will NOT, I repeat, will NOT make the association between what you did even 2 minutes ago (i.e. going to the bathroom indoors) and you ranting and raving and sticking your nose in the mess.

Clean up the mess, don’t let your dog see you clean it up, and be ready to catch your dog next time when he’s squatting.

For a puppy, this process is even easier because they tend to be light enough that you can pick them up and carry them outside. This is a good way to get your puppy out quickly before he finishes pottying inside.

With my English Bulldog I ran into an unexpected problem that you may be experiencing yourself. Even with the firm “Ah-Ah” and the jumping up and down, I didn’t want/couldn’t stop going to the bathroom once it had started. And this frustrated me to no end! But continue with the process. Get your dog out as quickly as possible and encourage him to go to the bathroom.

So show your dog where you want him to go to the bathroom when he has to go to the bathroom. Reinforce the behavior faster. And make it beneficial for them to go potty outdoors by showering them with love and treats when they do.

Estate planners use the term “natural objects of one’s generosity” to refer to those people who are expected to receive a portion of a person’s estate upon their death. Typically, the natural objects of a person’s generosity are members of the immediate family who would take a share of the estate if the person were to die without a will. For example, if a woman has a husband and three children, those four individuals are presumed to be the natural objects of her generosity. In most cases, children expect to receive equal shares of their parents’ estate. There are times, however, when a parent decides to leave more of the inheritance to one child than the others or to disinherit a child entirely. A parent can legally disinherit a child in all states except Louisiana. This article outlines the reasons a parent might consider disinheriting a child and suggests some less drastic alternatives parents might consider.

Reasons to disinherit a child

The disinheritance of a child is not as rare as some might think. Here are some reasons a father might have for omitting a child from his will.

– Lack of need. A parent may exclude a child from the will because the other children need more help. For example, if the children are a neurosurgeon, a social worker and an unknown artist, the father can leave everything in the hands of the social worker and the artist because the neurosurgeon can amply support his own family.

– Expected child already. A parent may have provided more help to one child than to other children during a lifetime. For example, if the parents put the neurosurgeon through college, medical school, and other training, the parents may feel that the child has already received her share of the family’s wealth.

– dependent parent. An elderly father lives with his daughter and her family in his later years. She takes care of his business, takes him to doctor’s appointments and takes care of his needs. If it weren’t for child support, the father would be forced to live in a nursing home. Two sons live out of state and rarely visit their father. In gratitude for his daughter’s help, the father may decide to leave all her property to him, leaving the sons with little or nothing.

– Remoteness. A father has two sons and a daughter. The daughter and a son excelled in school, attended college and followed in their father’s military service footsteps. The other son dropped out of high school and lived with a series of women while working odd jobs. The father, a high-ranking officer, believes that the son’s failures reflect poorly on the entire family. The father warns the son that he is no longer welcome in the family. The son drifts to another state and the estrangement lasts for years. The father leaves his entire estate to the successful son and daughter, completely omitting the other son.

– disabled child. A family has three children, one of whom has autism. It is not clear whether the child with autism will ever be able to lead an independent life. Parents’ biggest fear is what might happen to their child after they are both dead. Instead of dividing their property into three equal parts, the parents decide to leave all or most of their property in a special needs trust for the child with autism.

– controlling father. A domineering mother has a child, a son. Throughout her life, the son never failed to live up to her mother’s high expectations. After college and law school, the son falls in love with a free-spirited woman who takes occasional drugs and makes a miserable living writing poetry and short stories. The mother strongly disapproves of the relationship and disinherits her son because the son marries the woman without her consent. The mother leaves her entire estate to her nieces and nephews.

– Work ethic. A father from a poor background enrolls in college and graduate school. He founds a company and makes millions from a public offering. The father believes that his children should make the same kind of effort he did instead of living off his wealth for the rest of their lives. The father leaves $100,000 to each child and donates the rest to charity.

note of caution

The disinheritance of a child should not be taken lightly because it can be an intensely emotional step on both sides. Parents who make a will disinheriting a child can feel guilty for the rest of their lives. A child who does not learn that he has been disinherited until after his parents’ death may be devastated to learn of his parents’ rejection of her.

Note that a will does not take effect until the testator dies. Many things can happen during the interim period. For example, a mother and daughter who have been separated for years may reconcile in the days or hours before the mother’s death. The mother can testify in front of witnesses in her hospital room that she regrets disinheriting her daughter and that she now wants the daughter to share in her estate. However, unless the mother revokes or modifies her will, her oral statements cannot modify the terms of the written will.

Irreconcilable differences cause a father to disinherit a 20-year-old son and all his descendants. All his property is left to two other sons. Later, the son marries and has a son. The birth of the grandson changes everything. The father now wants the disinherited son’s share to go to the grandson. If time permits and the father does not delay, he can grant a codicil to the will he has for the grandson. If the will is not modified, both the child and the grandchild will be omitted.

conclusion

Some say that disinheriting a child is unnatural or even immoral. However, it is advisable not to judge, because looking at a family situation from the outside in does not always reveal the true picture. Even if all involved agree that a child’s disinheritance is unjust, the father has the right to dispose of his property in whatever legal manner he sees fit.

15 things children want from their parents

Although it may seem like it, children are not too complicated. Very few things are asked of us in their early years; however, these requests are essential to help them grow into kind and respectful additions to society.

As parents, there are 15 main things that children will want from you as much as possible. If you can do your best to provide these things to the best of your ability, your child’s future will be brighter than ever.

Here are the top 15 things kids want from their parents:

1. Good night

Going to bed is much better when parents spend quality time with their children. Take time out of your day to tuck them in, sing them a song, or read them a bedtime story.

If you don’t have any books, you might consider making up a story yourself or telling them about your childhood. Children are very receptive to parents who also use their imaginations!

2. affection

The display of affection is one of the essential experiences that children have during their growth. Parents should always remember to give plenty of praise, cuddles, and love, even after a long day.

Even a friendly one-on-one conversation can go a long way for a child who wants to be heard. Share some time asking your child about his day and what he enjoyed most.

3. Private time

Having a good connection with your children means giving them your full and undivided attention as much as you can. Children will benefit from feeling that their time is valued, especially if it is planned and not rushed.

With more than one child, it is essential to give each one their time with you. It’s hard to connect when there’s a lot of hustle and bustle, so let them pick a place and an activity you can enjoy together.

4. Advocates of positive eating

Lots of kids are picky eaters, but that’s no reason to throw in the towel and serve pizza every night. Children need to learn that healthy foods can also be delicious and satisfying, and that starts at home in the kitchen.

Work on meals together, or even help them grow some vegetables in the garden. Kids need to learn early on that dessert isn’t the only delicious food, so they’re set up for long-term success.

5. Plans to wait

Show your children that you love spending time with them and offer them fun things that they crave with you. You can plan fun events on the weekend or surprise them with weekend activities if they’ve been good.

Showing your kids that you’re excited about quality time will make them feel good about themselves and their relationship with you.

6. Conversations before bed

Bedtime means winding down, but it’s also a great time to tap into beneficial conversations. Set aside time before bed to talk about your day, your friends, or whatever else comes to mind.

Let them lead the conversation; Children like to feel heard.

7. Time to play outside

Studies have shown how beneficial and vital outdoor play can be for children. Not just kids, either; People of all ages benefit from being outdoors!

Encourage children to stay away from screens and televisions and explore the outside world instead. Let them spend as much time outdoors as they like, whether it’s playing, walking, or socializing with the neighborhood kids.

8. Time to watch your favorite show

The only thing better than watching your favorite show is watching it with a loved one! Grab a blanket and curl up for a good cuddle while your child enjoys his favorite shows.

You can let this be a quiet time, or you can ask them questions to engage them.

9. Discipline when necessary

Children need guidance when it comes to learning about appropriate behaviors and responses. Showing discipline may not be a parent’s favorite thing to do, but it teaches a child that you care about them and want what’s best for them.

Even if they don’t show it, children find value in being disciplined.

10. Leave special messages

Surprises are always nice, even if it’s a little note or a ‘just because’ gift. Consider putting notes in your child’s lunch bag or backpack, especially if he’s having a rough day.

Having that little joy of happiness is always lovely when it’s unexpected.

11. Being silly

Sometimes kids look for approval to goof around, but the best way to give them permission is for parents to goof around themselves.

Playing dress-up with your children and acting out stories will help them come out of their shells and work on their imaginations. Children can be tremendously creative when they don’t feel like they have to hold back or act in a certain way.

Surprise them with costumes, crafts, or a pillow fight! The options are endless.

12. To be less stressed

Surprisingly, children are very observant and receptive. They often notice when their parents are stressed or upset, and it affects them too.

Many children want to see their parents happy and relaxed, which in turn makes them feel more positive as well. Regardless of what’s bothering you, try to keep things simple.

If you’re short on time, don’t feel bad about ordering dinner. If the house is messy, invite your kids to help you get things done faster. Don’t let anything take longer than it should; work together now, play together later.

13. Playdates

Adult time is fun, but it can also be beneficial for everyone to have playdates with other parents! The kids can socialize together or they can hang out with the adults and get comfortable with their friends.

14. Orientation

Children don’t have all the answers; in fact, adults rarely have them all! However, children will look to their parents for guidance in all kinds of situations.

They may seek you out when they meet a stranger, face a new experience, or are unsure how to express their feelings. If you have established a level of trust in your relationship, your child will feel safe enough for you to point him in the right direction.

15. Approval

Parents sometimes don’t realize it, but their children always seek their approval for all sorts of things. More than anything, they want to make their parents proud!

Be on the lookout for opportunities to stand up for them, even if it’s the smallest achievement. Doing so can increase your self-confidence and your willingness to try new things.

Essential things to keep in mind

Parenting is hard and covering all these things every day is not always possible. However, keep these 15 things kids want from their parents in mind and practice them as often as you can.

They will help you build a strong relationship with your children and encourage them to become successful young adults.

“The roses are Red

violets are green

I’m so sorry I hit my brother.

But he was being mean.”

Kids don’t just say the weirdest things, they write them too. Whether this poetry emerges from creative writing exercises in schools, or in SONG FROM THE HEART, HOPE THROUGH SONG FROM THE HEART, and JOURNEY THROUGH SONG FROM THE HEART The case of writer Mattie JT Stepanek, now deceased but never forgotten, 13 years old, due to special circumstances, muscular dystrophy, which bring a remarkable gift, rhymes can easily be lost over time, moved, throw away school papers or simply forgotten.

While our children’s poetry may not make it into best-selling books and CDs (Stepanek teamed up with young country star Billy Gilman to produce a CD), those sweet or inquiring verses from childhood and angry and angsty teen songs bring pleasure, joy and comfort. They are as much a part of history as official family records. How many of us wish we had saved our poems from clutter, neglect, oblivion, or (we hope) well-intentioned suggestions from parents that “you’re just not a poet” — or even a parent throwing away our writing? longings? You can bet Mattie Stepanek’s mom would never throw away her early poems!

Whether we have the gift of becoming poets or not, whether our children are Emily Dickinson or not, those scribbles and typescripts are part of our lives, our thoughts, our feelings. They are gifts in themselves, and loving children everywhere have the creativity to gift them. Mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, are moved beyond words when they receive a card on construction paper, or even created on the computer by a young Bill Gates or Charles Schulz. That card can contain a poem about “The best dad in the world”. Want to throw it away and keep all the store-bought greetings you take for granted? You can even take your spouse to fight with love poems, and you want to keep them too.

The answer is scrapbooking. Poetry on paper is perfect for keeping on scrapbook pages. You may want to create a scrapbook for family poems and created cards, or multiple scrapbooks if you have more than one poet in the family. You can organize family scrapbooks by writer, theme of the poem (Dad, Mom, the family dog ​​or cat), or by occasion: birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, new homes, weddings, baby showers, etc. Or you can include poems in scrapbooks you have created to record these occasions, scrapbooks containing decorations, invitations, announcements, pressed flowers, etc.

Some tips for successful poetry preservation:

*While it’s tempting to include the yellowish paper your child wrote their first poem on, consider recopying it onto nice paper and including it. You can include the original article if you wish, but do so alongside the typed or handwritten version.

Do the same if a poem has stains or spills.

* If you haven’t dated a poem by your child, look at the writing and compare it at different ages. Always indicate the age of your child.

* Always date family poems, either on paper or by noting them on a printed or handwritten label.

* If you can’t guess when a family poem was written, look at the occasion. If it was his 50th birthday or a particular wedding anniversary, you know the date (unless his memory is like a man’s!)

* When you have started to make a scrapbook with family poems, always choose thick paper for future poems or paper that resists well.

* If the poem comes with a photo, include the original even if the photo image is on the paper the poem is printed on. Or include a photo of the event or a photo of the family member the poem is about for an illustrated poem!

* Consider writing a page that includes sample quotes from family poems, a sort of “Best of the Jones Family” list.

*Finally, if someone in your family doesn’t mind hearing your voice recorded, make a CD or cassette of the poems and include it with the scrapbook.

You may never get your poems read across the country, but you and your family will treasure the memories they bring. So start writing and happy scrapbooking!