Parenthood

While I was out walking earlier today; I could not help but to rush back home into my house to share this article with you. It comes from me observing my surroundings watching and listening to little boys and girls play outdoors. After circling around the sidewalk and hearing and watching their method of fun it's "heart-breaking" to see them unattended and not looked upon at all. I spent thirty minutes outdoors and not one time did I see or hear any adult or someone responsible for the kids' well-being.

I know it's sometimes necessary to find a time to relax and take off the hat of parenting; but also we still have to be aware of what our children are doing when they go outside and play. You want to make sure your children are having fun, but at the same time you want them to be in an environment that's safe and beneficial for their well-being. You want to make sure you are in eye distance being able to see where your children are at all- times, this is good parenting. I'm all for children having fun and playing; but by the same token I also believe there should also be a certain amount of restrictions and rules that will be beneficial for your child.

You may even want to set a certain time period for your child to check in from time to time so you will know their whereabouts. Any good parent knows where their child is at, at all times. If your child decided to go over to your next door neighbor you as a parent should know this. We hear far too many abductions, kidnappings, and children being taken away mysteriously and I do not want that to happen to any parent, but unfortunately it does happen across the land. This is all the more reason why we as parents should be aware of our children's surroundings.

It's our responsibility as parents to set the ground rules while children are out playing. Most kid's think everything is fun; and don't really pay attention to what they are doing outside from time to time. As parents we should have dos and don'ts to prevent unexpected expenses that could come from not being aware of what our child or children are doing. To help keep your children safe you should make sure they do not play around dumpsters, thoroughfare traffic, or anything else that could be detrimental to their welfare.

While your child or children are outside having fun whether they're using the trampoline, swimming, etc make sure you have adequate supervision or make sure you check on them regularly. I'm all for being away from my child occasionally when I'm not in her presence, but if she's in walking distance or eye distance then I'm keeping watch over her making sure she's well mannered and safe at all cost.

Your child or children are an asset to you and not a liability. Look, Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of your womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3. If you are struggling with your parental rights and responsibilities sign-up to receive tips on life in general and I can help you with your parenting concerns.
Copyright © 2007 Clark A. Thomas

Are you the parent of a toddler? If you are, there is a good chance that you may be interested in preparing your child for preschool or kindergarten. If you are, you may be interested in purchasing some of the "hottest," top of the line educational toys for your toddler. While many of these toys are nice and educational, they can get pretty costly. If you are looking for a cheap way to educate your toddler from home, you will want to take the time to examine flash cards.

Flash card sets, as you likely already know, can be purchased from a large number of retailers. For instance, flash cards are available both on and offline from a large number of retailers; retailers that include book stores, toy stores, and traditional department stores. Also, as you likely already know, flash card sets come in a number of different styles. If you are the parent of a toddler, you will want to look for flash cards that are designed for toddlers, as they will prove the most useful. These types of sets are often sold in groups labeled colors and shapes, numbers, first words, and ABCs.

When it comes to buying flash cards for your toddler, you may want to think about buying multiple sets. Many toddlers get bored with playing with the same toys. Having different sets of flash cards available may help to lessen the boredom associated with flash cards. You may also want to think about purchasing a couple of the same sets of flash cards. Flash cards can sometimes be flimsy in nature, making it relatively easy for them to show signs of wear and tear.

As it was previously mentioned, flash cards are available for sale by a number of different retailers. Depending on where you shop, you should be able to find a large selection of preschool flash cards for a dollar or less. Of course, the decision as to whether or not you want to pay more for flash cards is yours to make, but you may want to think about sticking with the cheaper kind. Although they are cheap, they are just as good, if not better, than many of the more expensive brands of flash cards. In fact, if you look in the right places, you should be able to find Fisher Price flash cards or Crayola flash cards for a dollar or less!

When your toddler first starts using flash cards, you may want to think about playing with them. This will give you the opportunity to educate your child on exactly what their flash cards are showing. After a couple of days or weeks of playing with the same sets of flash cards, your child should begin to know exactly what each card is. When this time comes, you may want to think about spicing up the learning a little bit. You may want to think about purchasing stickers and giving your child a sticker each time that they get a flash card right. Many large sticker books can also be purchased for around a dollar or a little bit more. This is nice as it still keeps learning with flash cards exciting, but affordable.

If you don't already own a set of flash cards, you are urged to get at least one set for your toddler to play with. In the end, you will likely find yourself buying more.