The Fathers Day Celebration
The Fathers Day Celebration
Fathers Day is another reason to celebrate another responsible adult in the family. If some of our media sources would have it though, you would think that there are no real fathers around to celebrate on Fathers Day.Sure there may be many deadbeats who not only have never given a bath, given pep talks to their children or never cooked a meal for their family but there are way, way more good Fathers willing to go that very last mile for their family! But for some very odd reason, it is not publicized like the negatives around fathers.So what can you do to honor the father in your life who's willing to run to the store in the middle of the night for a last minute treat? So what can you do to honor the father who figures out how to pay that unexpected bill? So what can you really do to honor the father who makes sure if it's within his powers to make sure his family has a place to sleep, food to eat and more, honor him and here are some suggestions;Fathers Day - Honor Suggestion!Make every effort possible to have a peaceful family day and for dinner everyone can share with dad why he is so special to them. For example mom, you could lead with "I am glad that the kids have you as a father, we made a great pick." And assist the smaller children - ask them did you enjoy for example playing with dad? And if they say yes, tell them to tell him.Fathers Day - Honor Suggestion!Give him a free day from his life responsibilities and duties by pampering him. Men also need breaks or down time to renew from life! And please don't pitch a fit if he decides he would like to spend the rest of his last few Fathers Day hours with the guys - hopefully respectful hours. Pamper him on this day.Honor all the fathers in your life by letting them know how you feel! Remember this old saying, "action speaks louder than words?" Well, nothing beats words and action with meaning from the heart.Angela Renee really enjoys giving moms the information they need to succeed in every aspect of their life as a woman, as a partner in a relationship, and as a mother. Do you want more tips to help you with every area of your life? Well visit http://www.worlds-best-mothers-guide.com today! Ask us a question, signup for our rss feed and newsletter to never miss out on the information you need again. Go to http://www.worlds-best-mothers-guide.com
Experience Mothers Day In A Whole New Way
Experience Mothers Day In A Whole New Way
Mother's Day is the day when sons, daughters and husbands buy gifts and flowers to recognize the incredible work mom has done raising the children. But some moms are unknowingly cheating themselves out of the full experience of Mother's Day. Many moms treat Mother's Day as a completely external experience when Mother's Day could be about so much more than just the well-deserved flowers and gifts.
Just Gifts & Flowers May Not Make Mother's Day Special
All the gifts and flowers in the world will not make Mother's Day special unless you, Mom, are making Mother's Day a truly special day. Make this Mother's Day a truly special Mother's Day by recapturing that wonderful feeling of anticipation you felt before your child's birth and that incredible feeling of elation you felt when your child was born. Embrace the feelings you felt when you held your baby for the first time. And then reflect upon the special moments you felt as your child developed into the wonderful son or daughter you have today. Do you feel that welling up of emotion when you think about your child in this way? Feels good; doesn't it?
Make This Mother's Day Special by Sharing Your Feelings
Now that you have these special feelings on Mother's Day, share them with your child. If your child lives too far away to visit, then experience these memories and feelings as you speak with your child on the phone. If your child is close enough to visit, then recapture these feelings while you are with them. Tell your child how you felt as you prepared for their arrival and how you felt on that incredible day when they were born. Then tell your child about the special childhood memories you cherish and why those memories are so special to you. End the conversation by telling your child how much you love who they have become and how they have made your life so much more complete.
This Mother's Day Will Have More Meaning When You Share Your Feelings
By experiencing Mother's Day in this way, you may feel you are doing all the work when this day is supposed to be the day you don't lift a finger. But experiencing Mother's Day in this way will give back far more than you give. You will feel so alive this Mother's Day that the gifts and flowers will have more meaning for you and your children. You will remember what is important in life. You will make this Mother's Day a truly special Mother's Day by experiencing it both inside and out.Lisa Dunning is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Specializing in Parent/Child Relationship issues and author of "Good Parents Bad Parenting: How To Parent Together When Your Parenting Styles Are Worlds Apart".
Lisa Dunning is a columnist for Las Vegas Family Magazine & Los Angeles Family Magazine and provides expert relationship and parenting advice for television and radio programs throughout the country.
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Oh for a Really Good Day! – Positive-Attitude
Oh for a Really Good Day!
What's wrong with me? When I'm sick I get grumpy and
irritable. When I'm criticised I become defensive. When
people interrupt me I become impatient. I get angry at
injustice. Waiting in lines, and bureaucratic runarounds
make me feel I'm wasting my life.I've had a few good days. Days when I caught up on the
ironing, my eczema cleared up, I managed to write a few
letters, got top marks on an assignment, and finished with
an enjoyable game of Scrabble.I try to pray on the bad days, but my prayers don't get
anywhere. On good days I feel aglow with the presence of
God. Why can't I have more good days?But I've been thinking that maybe my 'good' days are the
'blah' ones spiritually... holidays from the business of
growing in love. Maybe in God's record book points are only
scored on the horrible days when nothing seems to go right.
Sure, I lost my temper, but I lasted 15 seconds longer than
the previous time, and thus got 15 points overall. Whereas I
got nothing for the day when everything went right. It was just
a rest between battles.James 1:2-3 says, "Rejoice when you fall into various
temptations, knowing that trials teach patience."It's not that I should go looking for battles. Even the Lord's
prayer says I should pray that I not be put to the test
spiritually. The good days are something to be thankful for.
Without them, I would never make it. And I Corinthians 10:13
says one way to win battles is to run away from them.But I can't run from all of them. And when I find myself in the
middle of a test I cannot escape from, it pays to remember
that this is a great opportunity to brush up on discipline,
grow in patience, expand my ability to love. And the lessons I
learn in the middle of these battles may count for all eternity.On the test days I find out just how unspiritual I am; but
that's good for my pride too. The main thing is to do a little
better than last time. If I do, perhaps God will see it and note
my progress.But I'm probably boring you with all this, since this is my
special problem. Or is it?Dave McKay is a co-founder of a Christian community.
website: jesuschristians.com