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WELCOME to the parenting site! We have all heard how children can keep you young, but they can also keep you busy. I hope that by looking at this site you will find fresh ideas and effective parenting advice that will challenge, motivate you and even make you smile.

If your children are keeping you young then you are on the move, you are changing and developing. The challenge as today's parents is to hold on to your faith and beliefs and be a good role model at the same time as striding out with your child, ready to discover and explore new things together. Phew! That is quite a lot to achieve, but don't worry. Unlike some parenting websites, here you can look out for the Inside Out Parenting Tips and Parenting Styles that you can take with you into your day or week, without having to wade through lots of text that you have no time for. Did you know that you are a role model, but how does it make a difference to your parenting? You will also have the chance to say what you think. So read on- and enjoy!

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Good Role Models- The Amazing Benefits to Children's Behaviour and Well-Being!

Do you ever look your child in the eyes and think for a moment, "I am looking at me"? Most of us do in the physical sense, but how many of us feel that in the spiritual or emotional sense? Do you, for example, think that your child has your temper, your patience, your negativity, your caring nature or other aspects of your character? Too often we see the negative things all the more on the days when we would rather not be reminded of them! Who can ignore the big red spot on the end of your nose when standing in front of the mirror? Can we ignore the less physical traits when our children are with us? Some of us will feel very angry when our child displays such traits, which could explain why one child might make us feel more angry than another. How many parents moan that their children "make them so angry?"

From birth, children soak up and learn so much from their carers, whether good or bad. An adult who has spent their life learning to live with fear for example, will instinctively teach it to their child by the way they live. When we lived in Germany, we used to take back jars of Marmite with us on our visits to England. A German family ate with us on one occasion and as the child reached for the Marmite jar, the mother instinctively said to him, "you won't like that." Her dislike became his.

If there are things that your child does that really annoy you, you can either get angry with him whenever he displays them, or you can be the one to admit the truth, if he is mirroring something in you that needs to change. I am not saying that every naughty thing your child does is because of you, however in some of the areas where you might feel the most extreme emotion, that is probably the case. Your child needs to learn by example, that you can change. It is humbling, for most of us would prefer to be the ones as adults, who have "got it right," but the child's trust in you as an adult will be greatly enhanced if he is able to see you being honest about your faults as well as your good points. Not admitting with a sense of resignation, but offering the faith that you are intending to sort these areas of your life. That is not to say that there won't be many areas which do not need to change, which are positive and the child can naturally grow in, but let's be real and admit that we do not have it all. You can allow our child to learn from others who have got it right in the areas where you have not. You also need to find the balance in who you are, to be yourself with quiet confidence and yet able to tell yourself that you are on a journey of change. This is what having children is all about. As we bring new life into the world, that child speaks of new hope and new possibilities. Children are like soft clay. How sad when we become hard and are no longer pliable or able to change in an ever-changing world. Next time you and your child are having fun with the playdough, tell yourself that to be yourself you need to be someone who is willing to become a good role model, unashamedly, more and more each day. God loves you just as you are, but he loves you too much to leave you just as you are!

In the meantime, we can be grateful for the little mirrors that God gives us. I sometimes wonder whether those who live with children have the opportunity (if they want it) to become more holy, clean or better people at a quicker rate than those who don't. Can we expect our children to "pull up their socks," if we refuse to lead them by example?

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Your Opinion as Today's Parents

What do you think?

For many of today's children they lack either a father or a mother role due to single parenting.

Is it important for a child to have both a father and a mother role in their life?

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SheilaVine says:

A father and mother role is important but that means two parent figures not always the traditional male and female.
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A Parents Guide To Being A Good Role Model

10 Ways To Motivate You and achieve the breakthrough that will change your child!

I'm sure you are a good parent and for much of the time you are able to appreciate the wonderful gift that has been entrusted to you. However, if you want your child's behaviour or attitude to change or you are struggling with child discipline, you might need to think about what kind of a role model you are!
  1. Save your shouting for real life and death emergencies and watch the volume go down and respect go up in your house!
  2. Create opportunities where you can do enjoyable things together.
  3. Lead the way in being open and honest, allowing your child to see that you are not afraid to show your emotions, without offloading onto them.
  4. Let them see how you manage relationships, not by gossiping or judging but respecting, honouring and forgiving others. If you have relationships that are not good, work on them so that your child can see how people matter to you.
  5. Teach your child things that are important to you, such as manners, how to pray etc.,whilst they are young so that when they are older "they will not depart from it." They will then be able to decide for themselvers whether they want to follow your way of life.
  6. Without going into unnecessary financial detail, let your child know when you need to save for things or wait until you can afford something. Learn together the value of things, that sometimes take time and sacrifice, not to mention hard work to attain.
  7. Don't just DO the chores, but work in an attitude of giving life to your family. If you don't appear to do them willingly, don't be surprised if your child isn't interested. Let it be an honour and let them feel that they are a part of the family by sharing in the life of the family in this way.
  8. Positive parenting includes giving lots of praise and encouragement and letting them know how you appreciate them. Don't take them for granted if you don't want to be!
  9. Enjoy your femininity/masculinity in a healthy way, without guilt or shame, especially mothers with daughters and fathers with sons. Let boys be boys and girls be girls!
  10. Be a good listener. If you give them good eye contact when talking and listening to them you can expect them to do the same. Learn to see things from their perspective.

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Find The Time For Children

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In this modern day of pushing buttons and expecting most things to be super-fast, having children can be a shock, when they force you to slow down and bring you to the reaIity that you are not Superman/woman! Many parents quickly learn to adjust their pace and lifestyle, but for those who don't, life can become very stressful and a cause of breakdowns in health and other relationships. Wherever can you find the time to look after children, if your life already feels full? It is helpful to think of childcare as a season, which changes. If you are a stressed, busy parent take a look at these ideas to make life easier.
IF YOU DON'T MASTER YOUR TIME- IT WILL MASTER YOU!

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"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3v1)
Time to stop and look at the butterfly on the way to school
Time to read a story before bed
Time to thank God for the food before eating
TIme to count the ducks on the lake
CAN YOU FIND THE TIME???

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Why I Know My Son's Death Wasn't In Vain

Mark Prince's advice to parents, following the murder of his son

In 2006, Mark Prince's 15 year old son Kiyan was stabbed to death at a school in London. Afterwards Mark said that he wanted something positive to come from what had happened and so he set up the Kiyan Prince Foundation. He hopes the foundation will reach out to other families and be a help to parents, especially those affected by knife crime. He wants to show how decisions they make affect not only themselves, but their children and communities as well. One child at a school where Mark had been sharing his experience, hugged him and admitted that he wanted to change his life around. Mark had shown him how his actions in robbing and knife crime really affect the people who love him. A father who loved his son deeply was able to say: "It's not up to me to decide on revenge or justice, I leave that to God". What a strength that must have been to him as he decided to get on with his life and give help and blessing to others in place of the hatred and death that had taken his son from him. This man knew how being a good role model affects a child's behaviour. Mark's advice to parents:
  • Consider the impact you have on your children. Spend time with them to share and teach them love and respect so that they develop into well-balanced and caring people.
  • Tell your children that they are special so that they value life and treat others as special too.
  • Rather than focussing your child on the bad things and dangers in life, focus on love, teamwork and relationships
  • Teach your child about love and respect so that when they are away from you in situations where they are more vulnerable, they will be less likely to stray
  • Give your children priority by engaging with them rather than pacifying them with video games and TV.
  • Help them to understand how their actions impact others around them and the world in which we live
  • Those children who think that they earn respect by carrying a knife are only creating fear

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  • HenryE May 19, 2009 @ 9:49 am | delete
    I agree with GrowWear, I have to decide every day that I'm going to be patient and kind and not let anything interfere with that decision. I'm more stressed as a parent then I was when I was working and going to school full time! But it's the most important and rewarding thing I'll ever do!

    Henry
  • lens4Him Apr 3, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    This lens should be required reading for all parents, especially those who think it is the responsibility of the school or the state to teach their kids how to behave
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    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • d-artist Feb 5, 2009 @ 8:28 am | delete
    God gave us the gift of children and we are to take care of this gift...it is a choice to rear your children with God in their lives, if not, you see how this world is without Him, just another negative statistic...a mess...5*
  • WhitU4ever Feb 3, 2009 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    Love the tips, love this lens! Thanks for making it. 5*'s and favorited.
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