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What 6 Essential Life Messages Are You Giving To Your Child?

Posted by: Dianne on October 26th, 2009

I have recently watched a short video on the 6 essential life messages that you’d give to your child …

According to Barbara Coloroso , these six sentences can really do wonders:

  1. I believe in you
  2. I trust in you
  3. I know you can handle this
  4. You are listened to
  5. You are cared for
  6. You are very important to me

These messages reflect your parenting principles and are actual messages you have or are planning to give to your child to carry on throughout his or her life.  Are the six messages above the ones you give at this moment?  what would you add or change??

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Cursing: The Use of Inappropriate Language and Getting Better Grades

Posted by: Dianne on July 13th, 2009

Cursing?  Have you ever noticed that some people believe to use inappropriate or “curse” words in their conversation makes them identify with those they speak with – makes them tough or important – when actually all it shows is their ignorance, lack of basic English, lack of common courtesy and lack of self respect?

 Even I have found myself joining the group until I have woken up and realised it is far BETTER to be yourself, respect yourself and stand out from that crowd.   Read the rest of this entry