Hello Gorgeous Girls
This weeks motherhood post is centred upon advice we pass on knowingly and unknowingly to our babies in hope that their lives are shaped in the best way possible.
As parents, we will fill many roles in our children's lives – from friend and
caretaker, to cook, taxi driver, doctor and number 1 fan.
But one of the most important and fulfilling roles is that of teacher. We try our best to pass on life lessons, both practical and philosophical. As a mum of two (two is enough don't laugh), I’ve already given plenty of advice although they are only 6 and 3. from the beginnings of homework to how to make friends and not annoy them (eek) and all things in between. Of course, I’m never sure how much of it sinks in, but I know some bits and pieces must.
So I asked some of my friends, mums at school and clients at work what one piece of advice they think is most important for children to learn as they grow up. Every response was different, but each was formed around an important life lesson that we all could benefit from. So, in no particular order, here are ten of the best lessons you can share with your little one!
1. You are important and loved, but you are not the center of the universe, Find something outside of yourself that will give your life meaning so that, when people think of you they think the world is a better place because you are here.
2. Norman Rubek, father of three boys, made sure his sons had a rule of thumb to give them pause when making choices. “Don’t do anything that leaves facial scars, a permanent record, or a good chance of death,” he says.
3. Never compare yourself with anyone who seems to have it better than you, Remember there’s always someone worse off than you are. This client said " you called always wake up crippled tomorrow" - food for thought heh?
4. Learn to save money, save up before you buy something. Don't spend what you don't have! - a drastic mistake of today's "Y" generation.
5. Every child should learn to believe in himself, Make up your own rules, and don’t let anyone tell you you aren’t capable. You are only incapable if you believe you are!
6. Kids who play the blame game should take heed of this advice: “Be careful when you point a finger at someone else. You’ll have three others pointing back at you.”
7. “Control yourself – your emotions, attitudes and behaviors – in the face of adversity and you will be the most powerful person in the world.”
8. “Do right, because it is [right].You don’t do right because it will get you something, or because it will keep you out of trouble, or because you will sleep better. You do right simply because it is right, and then anything good that happens as a result of this is the icing [on the cake].”
9. “What you say and do matters, even if no one is watching ,the choices you make from moment to moment shape who you are and the way people feel about you.” Happiness comes from making choices that reflect the real you, even if no one is looking.
10. And, finally, a reminder for the tough times. Everything that happens to you is teaching you how to get through it So look for the lessons in every experience – and apply them in the future.
And finally if I could teach my babies one thing, it would be to be true to yourself and you’ll save yourself a lot of stress.
xx A
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