Many kids start new school year at September 1st. A lot of them are waiting anxiously to meet their friends, but many are afraid to go to school. Maybe they are starting at the new school or they just don’t like their school and their “friends”. They might be bullied or ridiculed by their schoolmates.
What can you as a parent do about it? How can you help?
Remember how children could brag endlessly in front of their friends about what they have. It can be really annoying, but can you make a fun of it?
Get them list all the things they really have.
Help them see beyond material things (although they will probably start with them). Put on a list all their friends, things in their neighborhood and the environment (like fresh air, water, woods …). Don’t forget to mention their rights (like freedom, schooling…) and their feelings (towards themselves, other people and from others to them).
You can even make a competition, who can list more things.
Or go even further and find the pictures of everything listed to post somewhere as a reminder.
The game will show your kids that they already have lots of things that they can enjoy and be grateful for. They will also help them appreciate the NOW and to live in the moment.
Did you like the idea? Post your comments below!
Or check out other 49 ideas in the workbook “50 Law of Attaction Games for Children”.
“…When I get older I will be stronger
They’ll call me freedom, just like a wavin’ flag
So wave your flag, now wave your flag, now wave your flag…”
(Waving Flag by K’Naan)
If you watch the World Cup or not, you could not miss the anthem song, as it can be heard everywhere you go.
If you were to compete or represent your family to the world, what colors would your flag be? What message would you want to give to your fans?
Find the pictures and words and put them on your flag to represent your family, your values and ideas, your mission and your wishes.
I would really love to see your flag! Post a picture or describe it in the comments below!
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. Henry James
Ever since the late 1700’s, tea time has been an integral part of English life. When people from other countries imagine life in England, they almost always picture the English sitting down at a table set with delicate china, socializing over hot cups of tea and little cakes.
But lately it’s more often drunk on the run or in front of the computer screen.
Make an afternoon tea time a tradition in your family too. Get together at the specific time every day to have a cup of tea (or lemonade or whatever drink you choose) and some cookies, cakes, pastry or fruit . Enjoy each other’s company. Discuss the day’s events and your plans. Listen to each other. And turn off your phone or TV.
You will notice that after some time family members become more aware of each other, they develop deeper bond and they feel really connected. The kids get their chance to share their stories and they see that the parents are really there for them, listening and appreciating their feelings and concerns.
I am sure you can work around your schedules to find some time to do it every day, but even if you can’t, at least try it during the holidays.
And don’t forget how much fun it can be to bake the cookies or cake. Maybe the kids can prepare some on their own. Try recipes at Joy of Baking
The summer should be fun for everyone. Look around and see if it is not. There are lots of kids who are too shy, or pushed aside. Wouldn’t it be great to meet a new friend?
Look around your neighbourhood and invite someone new to play with you.
It doesn’t have to be perfect stranger, it could be someone from you school you never talked or played with before.
Or maybe a younger brother or sister of your friend, that you ignored so far. Think how great it felt when someone older played with you.
Invite your new friend to your house to have a lemonade or to enjoy the pool. Ask him (or her) to join your group of friends and to participate in your games. Listen to his story.
Remember it’s about being positive and paying it forward. You never know what jewel you might discover.
Gratitude
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