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Listen to me!

Every now and then, our youngest daughter will reminds us to listen to her. As parents we are eager to pass down the knowledge we have. Occasionally our well-meant intentions are met with disdain and protest.

I do not want to wear those clothes today, I want my hair made into a pom-pom and more. We have learnt to be open to their desires and choices. Listening to them is part of parenting. After all, every child is unique in their own way and personality.

To sum up, as much as we lend an ear to their dialogues we have check points in place. Not always do what they want sell, we are still parents and ‘we still know better.’ Consequently, listen to me or us is still a valid protest in this house.

Lend an ear, you may learn something new…

 

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40 Days, 40 Acts of Kindness, 40 Acts of Gratitude, 40…

This year, Lenten period has a lot to offer in an effort to make for a better tomorrow. There are divisions, dissatisfaction, dread, and many other issues affecting our communities. While is it true, one can not dwell on negatives, ignorance is not a solution either.

On our part as DR&KIDS, we look forward to use this Lenten Period to reach out to others, share with others and to be grateful for all the little blessings which often we take for granted…For example, to be grateful for water. It is our hope that everyone will find a way to give back, appreciate and spread the Love…

How about you,  40 Days of ???

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Happy Valentine “Week”

Valentine Art by Goretti

It is about that time of the year, when most people do something, say something to show or express their LOVE. Love is arguably the greatest gift of all…St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians says it all, I need not add more (1 Corinthians 13:13). Love can move mountains, heal a wounded heart and the list goes on and on.

We wish you all a Happy Valentine week. It is almost unfair that we celebrate valentine for one day…this time round, we at drandkids will celebrate valentine for a week and all the days thereafter by reaching out to others in need!

 

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A Relationship?

A recent visit to the dentist with the kids turned out into some interesting adventure. Our son, Martin, brought with him a small toy football. At best we figured he was going to use it as a stress reliever as he sat there waiting for his sister to be seen by the orthodontist.

In the waiting room, a young boy walked in. He was certainly a little older than Martin. He sat at the opposite end of the room. He noticed the toy football Martin was holding. A few minutes later, we noticed facial and hand gestures between Martin and the other boy.

It was not long after that we noticed the toy football airborne headed toward the boy on the other end of the room. He was quick to catch it and throw it back. A throwing and catch game was on. A nurse walked in and said, “I thought I saw a football in the air” she exclaimed with a sense of surprise. Interestingly, she figured these two young boys just needed something to keep them busy. She did not stop them. The game continued.

When we got home, we asked Martin, the name of the boy he was playing with. It was not a surprise, he did not know! It struck me that this was a typical example of the relationship young people have today. For example, in their online gaming, they make friends as they play with them or against them but never really get to know them more than their on-screen names. An array of non-verbal communication is developed that appears to negate real face time and the formalities of meeting face to face.

It is no surprise then, Martin and this new found ‘friend’ were comfortable playing together but did not really get to know each other well. The space between them (connected by air) and a device (toy football) made way for a game that they both enjoyed. However, despite the fact they were both in the same room, no verbal communication transpired. They both left the room knowing only the ‘Real Screen Face’ of each other.

As a parent, I think we may have a talk with Martin to square things out.  What is your take?