Browsing Archive: July, 2009

Quote for the Day

Posted by Patty Osborn on Thursday, July 30, 2009, In : Quote of the Day 
A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it.
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The Art of Making Life Work

Posted by Patty Osborn on Sunday, July 26, 2009, In : Quote of the Day 
You can give yourself and your child leeway to go through the ups and downs of the learning process. Your child is just beginning to grow and learn, and, believe it or not, you are not finished with your learning, either.

You can learn on both the outer and inner levels throughout your life. Since you are the most experienced one, you are in charge for a short time -- in charge of directing, stimulating, encouraging, urging, disciplining, and, at all times, loving your child.

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Summer Time Fun

Posted by Patty Osborn on Friday, July 24, 2009, In : Shopping 
To help our oldest son, my husband and I have been babysitting the grandkids this summer. First thing we did was arm ourselves with our special summer toys, a bag of sand, a wading pool, sidewalk chalk and water guns.

We're having a blast!

For all your summer time toys, shop at Toys R Us

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Shopaholic

Posted by Patty Osborn on Thursday, July 16, 2009, In : Shopping 
When shopping with your child, jot down the items he is begging for. Tell him you're making his wish list. It shows that you care enough to put it in writing and will distract him, because he's thinking about the item and the possibility he may get it in the future. You can refer to the list for his birthday, holidays, or a special treat. Or my favorite, give the list to grandparents when they want to know what to buy him!
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Patty Osborn


I dedicate this blog to the women in my life for sharing their words of wisdom and supporting me on my life's journey.

 

 

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