Halloween Ideas

We love Halloween.  We've got the pumpkin ready and Jack's got his candy bag to take away with us.  He's a little dissapointed that he won't get to trick or treat this year as we'll be away.  Were going to have a little party when we get back instead.  It will be late but he'll still have fun.  I'm going to make some of the party treats from Kellogs listed below and of course we can still decorate and make our home a spooky hideaway.

Have a frightfully fantastic time this halloween.

Wendy

Check out these funky and delicious halloween treats from Kellog's http://www.kelloggs.co.uk/whatson/ricekrispies/?cid=ppc_Google_halloween_kids#

Check out Activity Village for a load of ideas for halloween. http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/halloween.htm

Please Vote For Me

Hi, As you know I've been following the Happier Kids Now Online Expo.  All the speakers have now been on (but there's still lots going on).  Anyway Patrick and Rhonda are now running a contest.  I had to let them know what were the Aha moments for me.  I've added a comment and to be in with a chance to win I'd like you to come and vote for me (Wendy Tomlinson).  Go to http://dld.bz/33XR.  You'll also be able to find out more about The Happier Kids Online Expo and the speakers.

Thanks

Wendy x

Wouldn't It Be Great If...

Here's a wonderful game you can play anywhere and anytime with your kids.

Wouldn't it be great if...

Let your own imagination run wild and teach your children to think big.

• Wouldn't it be great if we could close our eyes and imagine the palce we want to go to and instantly transport ourselves there. 
• Wouldn't it be great if we could fly. 
• Wouldn't it be great if we could draw a picture of something and click our fingers to make it appear. 

Your kids will come up with some fascinating ideas.  We recently played a similar version of this game.  My eldest son who's now 22 asked "What superpower would you most want to have?" Then "What would your superpowered pet be able to do?"  Even big kids love this game.  It's a firm family favourite with us.

The car is a great place to play these games.  Make sure everyone gets a turn to play. 

Top Ten Tips For A Happy Bedtime

1. Quiet time before bed.
2. A drink and light snack.
3. A warm bath (we have special aromatherapy bath products)
4. A cuddle.
5. Chat about the good things that have happened today.
6. Chat about the next day.
7. A stroy.
8. A nightlight.
9. Play some calm music, songs or a story when you leave the room.
10. Tell your child you love them.

Happiness -Yes Please!

I've just listened To Christine Carter Ph.D.  Author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents on The Happier Kids Now Online Expo.

Up until today I knew nothing about Christine.  She was just a name on the speakers list.

I have been so busy this week and I am now trying to catch up on the replays from this week (Christine was a speaker on Tuesday). 

I was so impressed, what a real parent this lady is.  Very honest and incredibly helpful.  I picked up some fab ideas I can quickly implement with Jack (9). 

I'll tell you what I liked so much.  She's not selling herself as the perfect parent that so many parenting experts do.  There was something about her that I really connected with.

You can listen to the replay by signing up for The Happier Kids Now Online Expo Click Here The Expo is Free and there are still lots more fantastic speakers to come.

Find out about Christine's Book Raising Happiness.  I've already ordered my copy.



Happy Parenting

Wendy x

Rainy Days, Family Time and Happy Kids.

Well it looks like summer is well and truely over here in Menorca.  We always get our fair share of rain towards the end of October.  I have to admit I quite like it after such a long hot summer.  I love snuggling up on the sofa on a rainy day and watching films, reading, playing board games, challenging Jack on wii games, baking... What are your favourite things to do on a rainy day?  If you have some fun activities, please share them with us.

It's a fiesta here in Spain tomorrow and our eldest son is arriving later today, so I'm looking forward to some family time together.  We're going to go out to our favourite restaurant.  Lunch time eating is big business here.  We love to have the Menu del dia's.  It's a 3 course meal typical of Spain.  They are usually really reasonable prices and you get to try things you probably wouldn't order from a normal menu.  I love the typical Spanish restaurants, they're busy, full of chatter and most importantly for me children are always very welcome. 

I'm loving the Happier Kids Now Online Expo, I know I'm kind of going on a lot about this but I am so impressed.  I knew it was going to be good just because I know the people who've organized it are amazing and I was already familiar with some of the speakers but wow, I have been amazed at how brilliant each speaker has been. 

Here's a quick run through of this weeks speakers.

Monday 11th October

Debbie Godfrey – Redirecting Children’s Behavior

John Seeley –  Helping Your Kids Get Unstuck

Tuesday 12th October

Christine Carter, PhD – Emotional Literacy and Raising Happy Kids

Bruce Lipton, PhD – The Science of Conscious Parenting

Wednesday

Robin Sharma - Inspiring Our Future Leaders

Bob Doyle – Modeling Happiness – It Starts With You




Thursday 14th October

Dr. Dan Yachter –  Child Obesity, ADHD, Medications and Vaccinations
Rhonda Ryder – The Law of Attraction and Parenting


Friday 15th

Randy Taran – Happy Teachers = Happy and More Successful Students




If you haven't signed up yet go to http://www.happierkidsnow.com/cmd.php?af=1231943

the Online Expo is free and well woth every minute of your time.

Happy Parenting.

Wendy xx

Today's Speakers on the Happier Kids Now Online Expo

I just wanted to add a little note to keep you up to date with The Happier Kids Now Online Exo.

Today's Speakers are:

Scott Noelle: HELP! I'm Turning Into My Parents



Steve Sisgold: Discover Your Child's Body Wisdom

Here's the link to sign up.  It's free. http://www.happierkidsnow.com/cmd.php?af=1231943


You can also listen to the replays for previous days too.

Happy Parenting

Wendy xx

Happier Kids Now Calendar Of Speakers

The Happier Kids Now Online Expo is now in full swing with an amazing line up of speakers.  All you need to do to take part is click on the link below and follow the instructions.  It's free and it's amazing.  Anyway I'm going to keep this short so that you've got time to head over and see for yourself. 

Here's the link http://www.happierkidsnow.com/cmd.php?af=1231943

Once you sign up you'll get a free EBook and there will be a link to the calendar.  If you hurry you should still be able to listen to replays of the speakers that have already been on. 

Today's speakers are Dr. Joe Rubino and Marianne Williamson.

Happy Parenting

Have fun

Wendy xx

Is It Going To Be A Fun Day Or A Miserable Day?

On the way to school this morning Jack announced "Today is going to be a miserable day".  My mind instantly went into overdrive.  As a LOA mum, the last thing I want him to say is he's going to have a miserable day.  After all expecting a miserable day will attract a miserable day.

Think today will be miserable and it probably will be.
Think today is going to be a fun and happy day, it probably will be.

Here's the story behind this statement from by 9 year old son. 

Yesterday at school he was playing with some friends and reading between the lines they got a little carried away and the teacher told them they had to miss patio time (playtime) for a week. 

I've never really understood removing patio time but that's another story.

Anyway, so that's the reason he thought today was going to be miserable.  As far as Jack is concerned Patio time is the best part of the school day.  How can it possible be fun if this pleasure is removed.

After a quick reminder to think of what he wants instead of what he doesn't want, here's what I said:

"Today could be the day that something amazing happens inside and because you're not out in the patio you'll get to see it".

It goes on.

"Or, you're teacher might have got abducted by aliens last night and has had her memory wiped clean so that she can't remember that you're supposed to stay in at patio time".

And there's more.

"Or, you're classroom might suddenly transform into an enchanted world.  It only happens on certain days of the year in certain classrooms around the world and today it might be your classroom".

By this time Jack was laughing and coming up with his own ideas.

Okay my what could happen ideas are a bit bizzare but they made my son laugh as I knew they would and he went to school feeling happy about the day.  So even if he does have to stay in he'll be thinking of the fun ideas we came up with on the journey to school.

We don't always have to be realistic with our kids.  A little imagination goes a long way.

Happy Parenting

Wendy xx

Growing Happy Kids Author (new video!)

Wow, I'm adding a link below for a terrific video from Maureen Healy, one of the featured speakers on The Happier Kids Now 2010 Online Expo.

If you haven’t signed up for the free event yet, so you can get access to the amazing speakers such as Bob Proctor, Marianne Williamson, Sonia Choquette, Dr. Joe Rubino, Bruce Lipton, Bob Doyle and more…you can do so on the video blog.

Plus you’ll get a copy of Happier Kids Now Co-Founder’s ebook, The Ultimate Kids Guide to Happiness when you do.

Here’s the link to the video…

http://www.happierkidsnow.com/cmd.php?Clk=3939967

Maureen is the founder of Growing Happy Kids and author of "365 Perfect Things to Say to Your Kids."

In this video, Maureen shares her Morning Mottos with you which will give you plenty of ideas on how to teach young kids how to say powerful words to themselves...and get in touch with how amazing they are.

Some teachers are using this technique in the classroom. See what you think!

Happy parenting

Wendy x

Oh, before I go - When you go to the video blog, don’t forget to sign up for the Happier Kids Now 2010 Online Expo if you haven't done so already!