Posts Tagged ‘giving’

The Joy of Giving

By Arlene Richards • Dec 21st, 2009 • Category: parenting

photo credit: [ Zenat El3ain ]™ Take a moment and try to remember the joy you felt when you opened that beautifully wrapped gift.  Maybe it was a sweater, a game, or your favorite CD that made you feel special.  Well, you can get that same special feeling when you give a gift to someone [...]



Parents, Do You Encourage Your Kids?

By The Schoolmarm • Aug 21st, 2009 • Category: parenting

"I can't do it," he said, and threw his pencil down. "They say I'm stupid in math, I guess they're right." He turned his chair around. With his back to me he began to cry. I closed my eyes, shook my head, and drew a deep sigh. What could I say to this dear little [...]



Parents Allow Children The Joy of Giving

By The Schoolmarm • Jun 19th, 2008 • Category: self esteem

During the year we celebrate several holidays where gift giving is traditional. Through these special days all of us have opportunities to experience the spirit of giving. Teaching your children to give is a good life lesson.