FUNNY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

Use Funny Inspirational Quotes Instead of Pep-Talking Your Kids With Boring Advice
By Karan Kapoor


Do you pep-talk your children with boring advices? If so, then you probably have noticed that it doesn't work at all. Either your child gets sleep or he/she runs away. If you really want to nurture his mind with good thoughts, you need to be sprightly and smart. You need something that can entertain your child as well as offers inspiration.

This is where Funny Inspirational Quotes comes into play. They are funny yet they offer inspiration. They have double impact. First, they are funny. So your child and you both enjoy them and your child will not get bored and run away. Secondly, they teach your child important lessons about life. Thus they nurture his/her mind with good thoughts which in turn helps him/her grow as a confident individual.

The mind of child is absolutely fascinating. He has no preconceived ideas about life and the world around him. The thoughts and beliefs that enter into child's mind will decide his personality. Therefore, if you want your child to grow as a confident, you have to nurture his mind with positive and motivational thoughts from very beginning.

The deadly combination of fun and inspiration in Funny Inspirational Quotes definitely nurture your child's mind with positive and motivational thoughts as well as burst both you and your child into laughter. And it won't make you come across as a boring adult who pep-talk children with dreary advice.

Below are some of my favorite Funny Inspirational Quotes about life which I share and discuss with my children regularly. I hope you would like them.

"Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing." - William Arthur Ward

"Make each day your masterpiece." - John Wooden

"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be." - Shel Silverstein

"If you're going to be thinking anyway, thing Big!" - Donald Trump

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." - Buddha


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COOL KID'S

Cool Kid's Closet Ideas

By Sara Hughes

Are your kid's closets a mess? Most kids detest cleaning their room and end up throwing everything on the floor into their closets. You need to find a way to teach your small child early to take care of their toys and put them away. If you could come up with some fun kids closet ideas, you might be able to change that situation.

Kids love sports and movies and you might be able to make some sort of a themed closet around their favorite player or movie. It won't cost too much other than some creativity and elbow grease. If you turn your child's' closet into a fun place, they will like opening it up and be less likely to mess it up. Kids, like adults, treat the things they value with more care and respect. If you can get them to think of their closet as being fun or cool, it might go a long way towards them keeping it cleaner.

You might also try some colorful lighting in your child's closet. Children love lights and the right kind of lights can enhance any room as well as any closet. If you take a look at all the trendy restaurants and nightclubs, you will see that much of the atmosphere that is created is done through lighting. Putting in some interesting lights in your child's closet will get their attention and make them want to open it. The right kind of fun lights will help your child become interested in their closet.

If your child is in a room with a walk in closet you have more options to make a fun space for them to store their things. If you have the money you could splurge for a custom closet that is build by a professional company. The custom closet business is big now and there are many companies that will come to your home and design something just for you. Having them design and install something fun for your child might be a bit expensive but it could be worth it to teach your kid about being neat and respecting their things.

Some children will never be neat no matter how hard you try. Other kids are naturally neat and put away things on their own without their parents prompting. For all the kids in between those two extremes, constructing some sort of fun closet that will get their attention and feel part of their room is the best way to start training your child about being neat, clean, and taking care of the things they own.

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BEDROOM

Creative Kids Bedrooms
By Sheena Witter

Your child's bedroom can be an oasis of relaxation and creativity. With a little planning and attention to detail, you can create a refuge instead of a war zone.

Turn maintaining messy bedrooms into a fun, creative family project!

Simple Steps to creating a creative kids bedroom:

1. Have your Kids take ownership of their space.

Kids will take pride and care of a space that they have put time and energy into. It is important for kids to have space to develop their own tastes and interests. This is especially vital for kids who have to share a room.

2. Have a planning pow-wow

Get your child excited about their bedroom makeover or transformation. Ask your child to visualize their new space, and what they would like in their bedrooms. Consider the colors your child likes, the activities your child likes to do, and what their favorite things/themes are.

Also, consider your child's habits. Some children are messy and need to be taught how to tidy up after themselves, which is easier if they have a space they are proud of. Some are visual and they need to have everything in view. While this can appear a mess, ask your child to find something specific: chances are they will know exactly where it is. If your child is a visual organizer (and most are), you need to devise a different plan for storage and organization. Some children respond to color-coding and some find it easier if there are different areas devoted solely to one activity. Talk to your child and experiment to find a system that works for both of you.

3. Create a Kid friendly Space

Painting is a time consuming laborious process. Kids also frequently change their tastes. Instead, ask the child to select a theme or a color they love and work together to find and create accents that will allow your child's personality to shine through.

Work with your child to create activity zones in their bedrooms. If your child loves to read, provide a comfortable chair and a good reading light. If your child likes to dress-up, create a place to keep all the clothing and props tidy and easily accessible. If your child loves Lego, designate an area for building and an area for storage. They key is to create a space that allows for easy storage, access and cleanup.

As an added bonus, if your child has his own designated space for activities, there is less chance of spillover into the rest of the house!

Create a vision board/ inspiration wall. This feature will grow with your child. Allow space on one wall to be used as a visual representation of your child's hopes, dreams, goals, and inspirations. Set up a whiteboard, a chalkboard, or a cork board for older children. Encourage kids to use this space however they like, to draw pictures, decorate with art they made or appreciate, or make notes of things they want to do or learn. As children are primarily visual, this is a wonderful way for them to express themselves and keep motivated.

4. Set some ground rules:

Work with your child to create some ground rules. If your child feels like they have some input, they will have an easier time sticking with the rules. Naturally, the earlier you start, the easier this is. Here are a few suggestions:

One Activity at a time - this is very important in creative households. It is very easy to be swept away by inspiration and allow many things left unfinished. This is okay; however, make it a point to always clean up from one activity before starting another. This takes only a few minutes and is much easier than facing it all at the end of the day.
Tidy up Time - Especially suitable for young children; make cleaning up into a game. Give children a warning a few minutes prior so they are not surprised when it is time to clean up (this helps ward off temper tantrums) and then start the tidy-up game. Tell the child or children that you have selected one piece of garbage (or toy). They have one or two minutes (depending on how big the mess is) to rush around the room and put as much garbage as possible into the wastebasket (or put toys away). Start the timer and all clean up together. This makes cleaning up fun and something the children look forward too.
One In, One Out, Permanently - This is a wonderful rule that will bring an end to overflowing rooms and allows children to learn the value of their things. The concept is simple, for every new toy or book or clothing your child gets (this is up to you), one must be removed. Ask your child what they would like to do with their old items. There are many possibilities. Donate to children's hospitals, churches, women's shelters, libraries. Look into the options in your area. Go and visit these places with your child. It will open their eyes and allow them to see how fortunate they are. Once they have made a decision, get as involved as possible. You will make quite an impact if your child is able to see how much joy their old things can bring to a child in need.
No TV or Computers - There are numerous studies and statistics warning against putting a television in your child's bedroom. Television can't be used in a constructive, educational way if you have no way of monitoring the programs or how much your child watches. It can also be highly disruptive to sleep patterns. To quote an article in the National Post:
"Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who analyzed data for 2,707 children found 5 year olds are more likely to have behavior problems, disturbed sleep and 'less emotional reactivity' if they have a television in their bedroom than those with TV-free rooms."5. Get creative!



In this process, you can find many opportunities to get creative and bond with your child.

At every age level, kids can get involved and be an active creator in designing a space they will be excited to call their own. All children will want to be involved in the important decisions such as layout, color, and adding personality. Younger children can help in all aspects of putting the room together as well as making arts and crafts in their chosen colors for decoration. Older children can do all of the above, but you could also give them a budget to work with to buy a few new things for their bedroom. See how creative they can get with their money. Shop in unconventional places (craft stores, thrift stores, online) and try to use items in new and creative ways.

Encourage your child to think outside the box. Adapt the theater sports game "Anything BUT..." into your shopping. For example, if you are looking at a coat rack say this is anything BUT a coat rack: challenge your child and yourself to think of as many other uses for it as you can. You might be surprised at the great ideas you come up with!

Not all of these things have to be done in one day. This should be an ongoing process, which allows for great creativity and imagination.

Turning your child's boring bedroom into a creative haven will give you countless hours of quality time and allow children to begin to develop their own personal style and identity.


Sheena is an educator and author who is passionate about creativity. Her website "Growing Creative Kids" is full of ideas, resources and creative inspiration for parents, educators and care givers. http://growingcreativekids.com

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FUNNY

Funny Facts For Parents to Share With Children
By Chris Lowrey

All too often, children think parents know nothing. And, as the years progress, it seems like the less we remember. So, when your children are asking help with homework and we baffle them with our big words because we truly do not understanding what in the world they are doing, we can salvage our pride. Below is a list of fun facts that all parents should keep stored in case of emergency... you know those "okay, well I don't know that but let me show you what I do know" moments.

Here you go parents, dazzle your children with your brilliance!

· Tipping in Iceland is considered an insult.

· People swallow about a pound of insects per year! There are even tiny pieces of insects in food!!

· The average life of a taste bud is 10 days.

· Ketchup was originally sold as a medicine in the 1830's.

· Butterflies taste with their feet.

· A duck's quack does not echo, and no one knows why.

· Average lifespan of a major league baseball: 7 pitches.

· American's eat an average of 18 acres of pizza a day.

· A crocodile always grows its teeth back to replace the old ones.

· American Airlines saved $40,000 by removing one olive from every salad in 1987.

· An ant will always fall on its right side when intoxicated. (did someone pay money for this study?)

· The Chico, CA city council enacted a ban on nuclear weapons, setting a $500 fine for anyone who detonates one in city limits.

· Starfish don't have brains.

· The bible is the world's most shoplifted book. (sad but true)

· The Main library at Indiana, University sinks 1 inch every year because when it was built, engineers failed to take into account the weight of all the books that would occupy the building.

· Odds of hitting jackpot on a slot machine are 889 to 1.

· The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as blood plasma.

· Giant tortoises live between 150-200 years. (no wonder they are so slow!)

· If the entire population of China were to walk in front of you in a single file line, it would never end because of the rate of reproduction.

· A 'jiffy' actually means 1/100th of a second.

· Canada is an Indian word meaning 'big village'.

· In America, you're more likely to be hurt by a vending machine than a bear.

· The deer is the most dangerous animal in America.

Parents, these fun facts are to be stored for safe keeping. Keep them handy and available. You will need them!

Kids love to come home with their new facts that they learned in school. Some of those facts we actually remember, but all too often we look like deer in headlights! We parents may not know everything or even remember enough to keep up with the kids as they get older, but if we keep a storage of absolutely useless information, we can still dazzle the kids with our brilliance!


Chris Lowrey
Author and Editor of Family Time Charm
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HAPPINESS OF AN ANGEL

Make Your Child Happy With A Scooby Doo Bedding
by Ava L Connor

Pour s'assurer que votre enfant est heureux, vous devez présenter sur la fête le cadeau, qui lui plaira. Si votre enfant aime Skoubi-Dou, vous pouvez régulariser la pièce d'enfant, en utilisant ce sujet.

Have you been thinking how to make your child happy? Have you been having problems in this particular area because all that you child wants is Scooby Doo based theme stuff and it sure is hard to find such items? Is your child's room cluttered with things that look like Scooby Doo and is he or she wanting the entire room to look like Scooby Doo is the latest occupant of that room? Unsure how to handle this? Well, the best thing for you to do would be to read the following to find out how best you can deal with this situation.

First off, to make certain that your child is happy during the forth coming holidays, you would have to get him or her a gift that would be liked. Now that you know that your child likes only stuff that has Scooby Doo on it, then make it a point to give your child an amazing room makeover with a Scooby Doo theme.

For such a makeover, all you would have to do is go online or take the time to go to the nearest store that sells beddings and mattresses. Most such physical shops may not have what you are looking for hence it would be best for you too look for these items online.

Once you are logged on to the internet, make it a point to place an order for a Scooby Doo bedding in accordance to the size that you want in your kid's room. Pay for the same and until the time the bedding is actually delivered; you could go ahead and have the entire room painted or wall-papered with characters from the same cartoon strip or perhaps have Scooby Doo all over the place.

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JEALOUSY OF ANGELS

Introducing The New Baby To Siblings
by Julian Hall

Los niños pueden ser turbados o indispuestos por el hecho de la hospitalización de la madre. No comprenden, por qué se ha cansado y no puede jugar con ellos como siempre. Estos sentimientos se refuerzan por el sentimiento de los celos cuando el recién nacido aparece en casa y toma toda la atención de la madre. Por eso para los padres es muy importante encontrar el modo de asegurar a los niños que como antes los quieren y resignarse al hecho de la aparición del nuevo miembro de la familia.
 

They can be confused or upset over their mothers hospitalization or not understand why she is tired and cannot play as much as usual. These feelings are only amplified by feelings of jealousy over why the new baby is receiving so much attention. This is why it is so very important for parents to find ways to reassure siblings that theyre loved and valued and to help them come to terms with the fact that there is another member of the family who also needs care.
There are ways to minimize this transition to help soothe older children and make them feel more a part of things during the first few months at home with the new baby:
Prepare older children in advance of the birth. Get them excited about the event, and have them be active participants in preparing the nursery.
Have the siblings visit the new baby and mum in the hospital.
Have special gifts for the siblings that are from the baby.
Dedicate some time every day to be alone with each sibling.
When taking photos of the baby, also take some of the siblings.
Ask grandparents or other close relatives to spend special time with the siblings-perhaps a special outing to the park, zoo or out to lunch.
Have your siblings pitch in with caring for the baby.
Stay positive, and understand that a new baby is also a big transition for your older children.

Growing up together
Sibling rivalry sometimes increases with age. Older children may only begin to show annoyance when the baby starts to be mobile and snatches their toys or interfering with their games. And a younger child may be jealous when her big brother or sister starts school.
You may find your children go through stages - they may be great friends at one age, then fall out all the time at another. This is quite normal.
If you think your children will never get along, it's better not to force them together. It might be better to let them have separate friends and activities.
If at all possible each child in a family should have somewhere that is all her own. If space is tight, this could be a drawer or a box - somewhere to keep private treasures.
Avoid making comparisons between your children, especially if one is receiving a lot of praise. This favouritism can make them too competitive, and may cause distress to one child if the other is constantly held up as an example.

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DISOBEDIENT ANGELS

How to Discipline a Disobedient Child

by Rhonda Jones

Un des problèmes les plus difficiles aux parents - l'éducation de l'enfant. Obtenir l'obéissance de l'enfant est d'habitude le mal de tête pour la plupart des parents. Depuis des temps immémoriaux les enfants n'obéiront pas aux désirs des parents.

One of the hardest challenges for parents is raising a well-mannered child. Getting them to listen is already a headache for most parents, much more disciplining a disobedient child. From time immemorial, children disobey the desires of their parents. Studies reveal that this is a part of growing up, learning and discovering their own selves and expressing their independence. As they try to explore more independent knowledge and come in conflict with their parents, they realize the limitations of their parents' rules and their own self-will. Disobedience can have an array of causes. Sometimes, it is because of too much expectation of the part of the parents. Or it may also be due to pressure from peers, school problems, or in relation to the child's personality.
Evaluate your family. If you have a disobedient child, try to check the likely sources of his defiance. If this continues into middle childhood, a deeper evaluation on your family might be needed. There may be problems in the family, conflicts with siblings or even simple disagreements that may have caused his shift of actions. Another way is to let him know that you noticed a change in his behavior and you are willing to listen and talk about this. This may encourage him to open up his frustrations to you and may be a big help in changing his behavior.
Show a positive response when the child opens up. Most parents will just throw their hands up and say that they have a disobedient child. Others will try to use a more familiar approach, punishing their children on every rebellious act and refusal to listen, hoping this might get their attention. Losing your temper on your child's talking back will only impart fear in him but not gain his obedience and respect. In contrast, your child will become more submissive when you keep cool and consistent. He will give you the respect you deserve if you make him feel that you are also respectful toward him. Compliment him on every good behavior he shows and reward him if you get what you want from him. These optimistic efforts will always be much more appreciated than punishment.
Seek professional help when needed. Getting professional mental health treatment for some disobedient children might be needed especially when a child's disobedience comes with violence and destructive behavior. When a child shows suicidal tendencies or when his being disrespectful of authority both in school and at home becomes habitual, seeking professional help is not only recommended but very essential.
By coping with and providing solutions to these problems at a tender age, you can minimize and even avoid more serious struggles that may emerge as your children grow older. Remember that no one knows your child better than you do. The idea here is early detection and treatment.

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THE ANGEL SLEEPS

Baby Cribs for Your Small Angel   
by Jeanette Souter

L'attente de votre nouveau-né prenant tellement. Vous écoutez et avec l'impatience et la peur attendez son apparition. La pièce d'enfant est prête à l'apparition du nouveau locataire, mais une place est toujours vide est vide - il y avoir se trouver là, un lit.


Waiting for your new baby is so exciting. You long to experience that little one in your tummy and hold him in your arms for the very first time. Preparations are underway for the arrival of your newborn. The nursery is ready for its new occupant but one space is nonetheless empty, the baby crib corner.
Baby cribs have a wide array of selections with unique brands that provide them. Designs and characteristics differ according to the product and manufacturer. You may uncover the alternatives rather confusing due to the fact of a number of product variations. Acquiring to aim only on these kind of groups may possibly somehow help you in your preference for your babys viability.
The most popular sort of baby cribs is the convertible crib. If for some causes you ad desire to avoid replacing cribs with larger beds in the future, then this is the appropriate selection for you. This crib can transform to toddler, day, and full size bed as the child is growing. Though a bit pricey, it could be excellent savings in the long run as you do not should buy one more bed for your child.
For least pricey choices, you could go for portable cribs that are a practical way to carry your baby anywhere. When you get to travel quite a bit, these cribs are very easily folded and packed wherever you go. On the other hand, they are smaller than common cribs so children get to outgrow them quicker in lesser time.
One attractive crib that has also grow to be very preferred is the round type, like Angel Line Round Baby Crib. It is actually referred to as luxury bed in the baby globe since of its highly pricey cost. Its bedding is even more expensive than the crib itself. Owning 1 is like a dream.
Still the most sought immediately after kind is the normal rectangular crib. This is the basic crib that we have grown familiar with and the easiest to find in the market. It has the largest selection out there with varying price range. It has typical crib characteristics with slight variations in designs and supplies used.
Much like the normal crib is the canopy crib with overhead canopy as its distinct feature. The only concern for this style is the accumulation of dust in the canopy. You should change the covers routinely to help keep them nicely sanitized.
Just like any other furniture, the style of the baby crib is dependent on your preference. What you think is properly suited for your baby and can provide him with the needed comfort and protection, is your finest guide. For sure, your baby can't wait to determine the globe.

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