Yesterday was Father’s Day.  Were you able to greet and treat your father? How did you celebrate this very special day?

Anyhow,  while I was attending the service, the minister mentioned this wonderful book which I find interesting and will give value to our everyday encounter with children.

This book should be read not only by parents and guardians but by anybody who deal with children even if it is not on a daily basis.  This is my book suggestion for this month, and I do hope that we get a copy of this and share it to our friends.

This book is really for all audiences.  Please read the review below:

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Words Kids Need to Hear is another parenting-how-to offering by David Staal in which he explores seven key phrases or words every child needs to hear, words that strengthen the heart.

Although these words should be heard first and most from parents, they are universal. Every relationship can benefit by using these words sincerely, often, in the right context and in any language.

• I Believe In you
• You Can Count On Me
• I Treasure You
• I’m Sorry, Please Forgive Me
• Because
• No
• I Love You

The book isn’t long – 138 pages – but it is sufficiently deep to merit reading. Dave doesn’t hide the wisdom it contains behind excessive verbiage. Its pithy statements shoot right to the heart of the issue.

• “Sometimes the words kids really need to hear are those they say to a parent willing to listen.”
• Parents to children: “We will stand by your side when you make good choices and bad choices.”
• “A world of difference exists between I congratulate you and I treasure you.”
• “The skill to apologize and request forgiveness typically comes handed down from a parent or other close adult who models such behavior.”
• “The words kids need to hear can also arrive as words they read.”
• “It’s not your child’s responsibility to make you feel loved”…but…”few parents know how to transfer their heartfelt love to the hearts of their children.”

And that last remark expresses the real intent of the book. Dave isn’t encouraging us to speak to the heads of our children – only with words – he gives these principles context.

• We express belief in kids when their self-belief is at its lowest.
• We spend time with our kids when our schedules are least forgiving.
• We apologize and request forgiveness as soon as possible, sometimes rearranging our schedules to do so, not after time has congealed the malleability of the heart.
• We express love for our kids most effectively when they are acting in unlovable ways.

And each context is illuminated with anecdotal illustrations to show the impact these words, and the corresponding actions at the just the right time, can have on the heart of a child.

He doesn’t target only the traditional first-wife-first-husband-two-parenthousehold. He makes it clear that single and surrogate parents have an important place in a child’s life.

He doesn’t, in the name of parenting, concentrate on what kids should be. He focuses on changing the parents and suggests the best soil in which kids grow is found in the behavior of adults. The bad qualities we loathe in children are nothing more than outgrowths of misguided or neglected parental actions.

He doesn’t suggest one method fits all. David draws on the experience of many different parents who implement the sentiments of these important words in a variety of ways and suggests you too can devise different but effective ways to accomplish the same goals. He also frequently quotes other professionals.

Each chapter includes a cautionary statement to help parents avoid using these strength giving words in manipulative ways.

The book includes reference notes and three appendices with questions for further study. The questions can be used individually or in groups.

David is more than qualified to write this book. He is a husband and father of two children. He was director of Promiseland, the children’s ministry at Willow Creek Community Church, a premier program to say the least. And he is the editor of Today’s Childen’s Ministry newsletter, a joint venture with Christianity Today International.

March 1, 2011 by EnnisP

http://nowthinkaboutit.com/2011/03/review-words-kids-need-to-hear-by-david-staal/

The summer break is over!  We are back to school and finally saw our good old friends and new friends in our alma mater again.

We sincerely hope that great things will come this year.  Lets work hard to learn more and increase our knowledge.  Aside from developing ourselves intellectually, let us also give equivalent importance in our emotional intelligence.  Let us, together, look forward and work on becoming good pupils in school, and children in our homes.

In preparation for the start of class, you may read through 7 Great Ways to Prepare for School.

We were not able to capture very good photos on the first day of class, but here are few of the them.

SY11-12 First day

With summer holidays at an end and students and parents everywhere perusing the “back to school” sales, these ideas may help in preparing for the new school year.

Summer holidays are almost over and students young and old will soon return to school. Going back to school can be an exciting time and properly preparing for it can help. Consider these ideas for bringing students out of summer holidays and back into school routine.

Sleep Earlier and Wake Earlier

During the summer, many students tend to slip into irregular sleeping habits. During the school year, they should sleep properly to help them study properly. By beginning proper sleeping habits during the last few days or weeks of summer, a student will be better prepared for the regular school routine.

Use Time Wisely

Along with getting proper sleep, building the habit of good time management helps prepare for the routine of school and study. Using time wisely at the end of the summer means spending a little less leisure time and a little more productive time. Proper sleeping habits is included in good time management.

Visit a Stationary Store

All students will need school supplies. Find all the pens, pencils, paper, notebooks and such that are needed for the school year will not only help a student be prepared but feel well prepared for the coming school year. Also, part of the fun of a new school year, for young students especially, is new supplies and new clothes. Adding the fun to a new school year will help make school not simply routine, but enjoyable.

Familiarize With the School and the Schedule

For students attending a new school, entering high school for instance, or university, it helps to visit the school beforehand. Upon visiting the school, a student can learn about extracurricular activities that may interest him or her. Also, taking a good look at his or her schedule will help a student feel less disoriented in a new school and more as though they are in the right place.

Create a Decent Study Space at Home

A cluttered, noisy space is not always conducive to proper studying. Find a clean, quiet space in which to study. Students need a computer much of the time to complete homework, but computers can also be a distraction when it comes to studying. In which case, depending on the student, it may be better to have the computer desk and the study space in different areas.

Do Not Forget the Details

In addition to finding good school supplies, paying attention to details will help a student’s preparation. Rather than potentially missing something for the first few days of school, consider making a list of the supplies needed before visiting the store.

Enjoy the Summer

Soak up the last little bit of summer holidays. Preparing for school is not merely becoming organized and preparing to study and sleep properly. Remember that it is still summertime and students are still on holidays. Summer only lasts for so long so enjoy it while it is around.

by: Aug 24, 2009 Michelle Wright

Read more at Suite101: 7 Great Ways to Prepare for School: Tips and Ideas for Returning Students | Suite101.com http://www.suite101.com/content/7-great-ways-to-prepare-for-school-a142089#ixzz1PmkOcfvF

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