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I decided I would give some tips that have help me and my daughters through the years grow closer together and become better friends and give us less problems growing up together.
I hope these have helped. These have worked well for me.
After going through a grocery store I can see why kids are overweight for the most part. Companies promote fatty meals for kids and they know that most parents will buy them. The one thing that is amazing to me is why more companies aren’t doing something to promote healthly eating. Sure, it may not make as much profit, but you would gather parents who were more loyal customers for their products. I guess as a parent you have to watch what you buy and make sure everything that your kids put into there mouth’s are healthly. I know one thing for sure most of the companies don’t care what they produce or if it’s healthly. Hopefully one day that will change.
Well where I live were about a week into school and this year has been a little bit different than most years. Homework seems to be something that this year my kids have had alot more of. Believe me I’m not complaining as homework is something I had to do growing up so they will learn from it. I have helped them with their homework and I have to admit things have sure changed over the years. The things we had to learn before we could move on it seems they don’t really do much. I remember in math we have to learn all our math tables or we didn’t move on. It’s just not that way anymore at least where my kids go to school. I guess every school system does it different. I’m starting to wonder if we should have a universal system that way kids would feel lost or left behind if they move into another system. Just a thought.
As a parent you know that a teenager can really run up a cell phone bill with text messages picture mail and all those other addons kids are always asking for. I do have to give At&T credit for finally giving parents a break. Their new program is called Smart Limits For Wireless. This allows mom and dads to control the cost of their kids wireless bills. This is something that probably has been needed, but I’m sure my daughters won’t think so. They like the unlimited plan where they can do whatever they want or talk forever on it. I guess it’s time to see this new plan from AT&T and see how much I could save using the plan. Just don’t tell my kids yet.
Just like most Americans it’s back to work and I will admit time off to recharge your batteries is always a good thing. Labor day has sure changed through the years. I remember a time when everyone in the family would get together and enjoy the day. It seems that gets harder year after year. I guess as people get older many things change which makes it hard to do the labor thing. Many parades were going in my city and I enjoyed the barbecue and the kids had fun. I hope everyone out their had a great day and enjoy themselves. Sometimes we forget to just have fun once in awhile. With three kids you must have fun or the stress will kill you. Take things with a grain of salt and enjoy whatever you do I’ve learned to be the key’s to life.
It’s hard to believe that the year has gone by so fast already and soon Halloween, Thanksgiving , and Christmas will be here. It seems as you get older time flies by. The kids grow very fast and you sit back and wonder where did all the time go. I’ve learned over the years that every second is precious especially when you have your kids with you. As time passes you will notice the little things that you probably never seen or thought about. One thing I have learned though is the time with your kids can be more special by what you do. Watching a movie with your son or daughter is something quickly you can do and you will be surprised on the impact it makes on them. Kids love knowing they are loved and showing them with actions no matter how small they may seem to you are very big in their eyes. Even helping in the kitchen is something my son enjoys. Even if it only means getting things ready to cook. The want to feel like they belong. The thrill in their smile or their eyes can never be replaced no matter how fast time flies by.
Well, I’ve been avoiding this issue for a long time as my kids and I had the discussion about getting a cell phone. Now my oldest daughter has one as she is 16. Now this is where it gets tricky. The 12 year old and even the 8 year old wants one. The rule was when you are able to show good responsibility for things than I will get you one. The other two haven’t so they are phone less. My son always has some excuse and it’s actually one I used when I was younger many years ago and that is everyone else has one. I know it seems everyone has one but an 8 year old. Honestly, who is he really going to call anyways. If he needs a phone he can borrow mine to make a call. I do see kids his age with camera phones and those Razor phones and I’m thinking no way. I asked them if they had a choice which cell phone they wanted. One answer came out within 3 seconds the Apple i-Phone. I guess marketing gets even down to 8 year olds.
Every year it seems things just keep going higher and higher. fron fuel to food and even Amusement Parks. During usually October I take my kids to the Amusement park because it’s decorated in a Halloween theme and to be honest less of a crowd to battle when you want to ride something. I hate standing in the hot sun waiting an hour or two to get on a rollercoaster. Just my pet peeve. The kids love the Halloween theme and enjoy themselves every year. Now this year I was going over what it’s going to cost just to get into the park and other expenses for this trip. I’ve put a list below of what it’s going to cost for a simple day of fun. After I looked at the list I wondered where will it end. List for the Halloween Amusement Park Trip 4 Tickets at 43.95 = 175.80 Fuel for Trip 20.00 Parking 10.00 Grand Total 205.80 Now we haven’t even ate as your not allowed to bring your own food. Toss in playing a few games and I’m sure I will be way over 300.00 dollars. pretty expesive if you ask me for 8 hours of fun. I always look at it the other way though if it put’s a smile on their face it’s worth it. My question is when it will end though.
My son is a video game freak as I call him. He loves to play different games from combat to sports games and everything inbetween. Now some of the games that are on the market are pretty violent and shouldn’t be published, but that’s for another time and place. This column is the good about video games. Your thinking their is good in video games, yes their is. The best thing I love about video games is the competition between me and my son. It takes us away from problems and gets us a chance to spend some time together. We can be ourselves and laugh about each other’s mistakes and just play hour after hour. It really doesn’t matter who wins or loses, because we are both winners in the time we get to spend together. Some of the video games are horrible, but the ones that bond a dad and his son are priceless. Times have changed and so do values, but one thing doesn’t the love a dad has for their kids. Many times that is lost in this cruel world. Enjoy your time with your kids as a dad I know I am.
Through our lifetime many things always seem to get in our way. With so many responsibilities as a single parent, sometimes we foregt the easiest things in life. After everything is done and your ready to just crash for a few minutes remember to smile when your son or daughter asks you to help them with something. I can’t count how many times that my kids have done that and I’ve always did it with a smile and a hug and you will be surprised how much better it makes them feel and yourself too. I know we all have our ups and downs and as you get older and your kids get older you start to realize how important the simple things are. A hug and a smile doesn’t take much, but it sure goes along way with kids. Try it and you will see what I mean. |
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