A Different Way of Schooling

Traditional schooling is falling out of favor with many families each year.  I came across a good ebook I wanted to share with you. The Ebook is called Montessori Parents Guide.  For anyone looking for a different schooling option I think the Montessori way of schooling is a superb option and well worth conscidering.

You can read up about the ebook some more at http://tinyurl.com/yfyzyan


 
I would love to hear from anyone who has opted for a non traditional way of schooling.
 
 
 

Books To Read

I love reading books and have always loved to read parenting books.  The secret is to read them and take what you like and leave alone what you don't.  I particularly like to read books by other parents and how they parent their own children.  I mentioned a book I was reading a few days ago by Shmuley Boteach.  It's called Parenting with Fire.  It's been a really interesting book to read.  This is a Jewish family who follow their religion with pride and dedication.  The book does talk about their religion in connection with the family but is not a religious book.  This book is a parenting/family book.  Whilst I do not follow his religion or some of his parenting methods I think he has a strong family connection worth modeling (in your own way).

Getting ideas from a different viewpoint is a fantastic way to bring balance to your life.

Anyway, If your interested here are the details.

Press The Reset Button

Do you ever wish you had a reset button attatched to your kids?  In my home we all have a reset button.  Of course it's imaginary but we all know what it means when someone says "Press the reset button".

All of us are guilty of getting things out of proportion or behaving badly.  When Jack starts shouting and getting angry for no real reason I take hold of him and calmly say "You need to press the reset button".  He'll often march off to his room at this point but he comes out again in a much better mood. 

Pressing the reset button simply means changing your mood and thoughts so that they are positive and feel good.

The reset button is for everyone.  Jack is very keen to tell me when I need to press my reset button. 

Give it a go.  It works wonders.

Zero Worry Parenting

More news on the Zero Worry Parenting course.
 
I am now able to off you access to download a free owner's Manual.  It gives you much more information about the course.  I'm really excited about it and the people who are organising it are amazing. 

Click on the image below and it will take you to the page you need to get your own free Owner's Manual.
It's well worth the time.

Is Television Bad For Kids?

For years the debate about whether television is bad for kids or not has gone on.  I'm currently reading a book called Parenting With Fire by Shmuley Boteach - My American friends will probably know him as the host of Shalom In The Home.

It's a really good book and really get's you thinking about the family and the impact we have on our children.  Shmuley doesn't let his children watch any television through the week and only selected programs at the weekend.
This got me thinking.  Whilst I personally don't follow this idea, I do understand where he is coming from and respect his views on this subject.  My own son loves to watch television and especially films.  I myself love to snuggle up on the sofa with him and a great big blanket to watch a film together.  We always make it a special event.  And yes we do watch SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and I agree it is mind numbingly stupid but it makes my son laugh and whilst they are ridiculous they are basically all good and friends.  He's also happy to sit with his dad and watch a documentary about how the largest ship in the world is made. 

For me it's a happy medium.  Television is certainly not the only thing he enjoys and it is not playing constantly so that we all have to shout above it.  For me I see no harm in having the television on whilst he's having a little quiet time in the afternoon.  Where I live in Spain, siestas are still common and quiet time after the midday meal is still the norm for adults and children.  Jack doesn't want to have a sleep and I don't really want him to either, but quiet time is good.  I like this custom.

So that's my take on the TV debate.  I've added a poll to the left for you to share your opinion.  Please take a minute to take part and as always please feel free to share your views with us all.  Just hit the comment button below.

Happy Parenting

Wendy