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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 24 2007 : 8:33:31 PM
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would you give to a new mother? i was standing in line at the grocery store and picked up a magazine (to pass the time pleasantly) .. it is that SIMPLE living or something like that. It was all about families. That question was posed .. and it would be great to hear the 'advice' you girls would give. xo, frannie
True Friends, Frannie
FREEDOM VALLEY FARM
KENTUCKY
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com/
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
1646 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2007 : 8:50:07 PM
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I can think of a couple...you can never spoil them with love, and you catch more flies with honey than vinegar.
Di
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2007 : 9:33:51 PM
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Nap while the baby naps (never took this advice when I had babies..but I should have) and
make memories and have traditions..kids really do remember!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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MamaHumbird
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Holly
Cleveland
Missouri
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2007 : 9:47:37 PM
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Love, hug, love, kiss and love some more on your kids. I think that showing your child love is one of the most important things you can do. It gives them the confidence and self esteem they need to survive, along with alot of other positive things.
Holly |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 06:54:23 AM
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Ignore when they are doing things wrong-- and lavish attention on good behavior! Pretty soon, the bad behavior will be few and far between when they realize you don't react to it!
Lots of hugs and kisses, as they will grow out of it soon and the moment will have passed!
"There is a Happy Dale far, far away. . ." -Arsenic and Old Lace |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 07:06:38 AM
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Oh, I agree with Molly SO MUCH...
I would add, never talk about your children in a disparaging way in front of them. I know sometimes moms get together and talk about all the crazy and frustrating things that go on, but kids can overhear, and it hurts their feelings.
If you must correct them, don't tell them they are bad, tell them they are behaving badly....
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 08:33:38 AM
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Well I am a new mother but one of the things I have learned is that there is nothing better than a happy baby!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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a rose
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Linda
Waterford
NY
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 2:31:46 PM
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Pray alot and Have faith!
Remember me as a rose. |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 3:20:23 PM
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i adore when i see parents who truly 'respect' their children .. i was once in a skit at my daughter's school. My 'husband' and I (the husband was played by daughter's VERY handsome teacher!) were invited to dinner at the home of one of their children's parents ... the 'skit' was that we were treated as 'children'! we were yelled at .. put down .. embarrassed about little things we did I(elbows on the table type things). We were berated the entire dinner. IT SURELY MADE EVERY PARENT IN THE AUDIENCE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW 'RESPECTFUL' OR 'NON-RESPECTFUL' THEY TREAT THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THEIR LIFE .. THE ONES WHO REALLY MATTER ... THEIR OWN DEAR CHILDREN! A real eye-opener for some!
True Friends, Frannie
FREEDOM VALLEY FARM
KENTUCKY
http://freedomvalleyfarm.blogspot.com/
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Shirlaroo
True Blue Farmgirl
297 Posts
Shirley
Australia
297 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 6:04:36 PM
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Don't get to caught up in everyones "advice". They mean well, but get to know your baby your own way.
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wallflower
True Blue Farmgirl
101 Posts
Holly
East Walpole
MA
USA
101 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 8:07:56 PM
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The best thing to spend on your children is time. --unknown
I saw this quote a while ago, but I don't remember who said it. I do think it is true. Children also need discipline. They need to know there are limits, it gives them security and shows you care about and love them.
Holly
visit my blog at handittoholly@blogspot.com |
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