Raising Amazing Children By Deborah Carroll
"Many parents feel unqualified to teach their children important lessons."
Gosh I can not begin to tell you how many times have I heard that being a teacher! Many parents would come into PTC (Parent Teacher Conferences) and plainly say, " You are the teacher we figured you can tell us how to do it." First, children begin to learn at home. I am not talking about learning to read and write, although that should be happening, I am talking about LIFE - Manners, language skills, how to eat, and how to interact with others. 
In this book one topic the author discusses in depth is Self-Esteem. I really pay attention to this when I teach and discuss ideas on how to improve behavior with parents. Most students I have come across just need a little push in the right direction and the courage to do so. They need a big dose of self-esteem!
Another topic I feel is just as important is listening. Although we think we are listening, we usually are not. We are often "hearing" the children talk while we have 50 other things going through our mind - bills, gas money, lunch money or packed, dirty clothes, lawn needs mowed, take the dogs out .. ok that was just want was going through my mind as I was writing it! It is important to show your child individualized attention and build their talking skills, not just for academic reasons, but life. Is it fine if your child tries to talk to random people in Wal-Mart? It could be a little strange and scary, but your son/daughter actually learned how to engage in a conversation and listen to another from you, the parent. :)
I honestly thought this book was a great tool to use, not only for parents but any who person has a child in his/her life. It includes wonderful ideas and tips to improve self-esteem in your child and confidence in yourself as a parent.
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Want a copy right now? Enter to win a paperback copy below! This would be great as a gift to an expecting family!The parent’s job is done well when the child grows up and can leave happily. All you have to remember is to be the kind of parent you wanted to have and the kind of person you want your child to be. (p. 124)
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I hope they remember how much I love them and that I discipline them for their own good. I'm really not a meanie. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWho wouldnt want to raise an amazing child!!
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I hope my children remember when they are older is that I did the very best I knew how on raising them and that they do the same with their children, because there is no "Mother Outline Guide" book on how to raise your children.
ReplyDeleteI hope my daughter remembers to love herself no matter what other people think of her.
ReplyDeleteI want my children and grandchildren to remember that only they can make themselves happy..not another person.
ReplyDeleteI hope they remember the love we've given them, whether it was love through discipline, love through sacrifices, love through teaching or love through having fun together...I just hope they remember and felt loved!
ReplyDeleteThe time we've spent together.
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