Jan. 1:
Recipe For a Loving Family
Combine the following:
1 c. Trust 1 c. Creativity 3 c. Patience
8 oz. Respect 16 oz. Inspiration 4 T. Humor
4 T. Concern 2 c. Encouragement 1 c. Fairness
3 c. Love of God
Jan. 2:
Children are born with the need to be loved by every member of the family and never outgrow that need.
Jan. 3:
Most families have closets for hanging their clothes. They use them when all the door knobs are full.
Jan. 4:
A family is a fgroup of people, no two of whom want to rent the same movie.
Jan. 5:
For Family Fun and Memories:
Have "Child of the Hour" time when each child of the family gets to spend an uninterrupted hour with a parent each week. This time can be spent at home or away, doing such things a playing games, cooking a favorite recipe, writing a letter, taking a walk, going to a restaurant for a cup of cocoa, watching a video/dvd together, or learning to make something at a local craft store. Take time at the end of the hour to plan the next time together, marking it on the calendar, or send an invitation to the child a few days ahead.
Jan. 6:
A smile is a curve that has set many things straight.
Jan. 7:
Some children move so fast they can enter a revolving door behind you and come out first.
Jan. 8:
Out of the mouths of babes are the remarks parents never should have made in the first place.
Jan. 9:
Anytime is the right time to say, "I love you."
Jan. 10:
Family Feature- Parents need to show their children how to be trustworthy. Children need to know what makes a parent trust them so they can develop and trust those things within themselves.
Jan. 11:
The best words a family can say: "Can I help?"
Jan. 12:
Parents' perspective: Brush only the teeth you want to keep.
Jan. 13:
Child's perspective: If you remain silent, you won't be misquoted.
Jan. 14:
A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae away from a kick in the pants, but miles ahead when it comes to positive results.
Jan. 15:
Thought their pockets may be empty, a family is rich when they fill each others' arms.
Jan. 16:
Child doing homework: "What is the outside of a tree called?"
Parent: "Bark."
Child: "Bow wow, bow wow!"
Jan. 17:
The test for family discussion comments: If you wouldn't say it to your best friend, don't say it.
Jan. 18:
Many of us behave like ducks -- calm above the surface but paddling like crazy underneath.
Jan. 19:
A kind word spoken travels on and on until it comes back to you.
Jan. 20:
For Family Fun and Memories:
When someone in the family has a birthday, make a birthday photo album or scrap book for the birthday person to keep from year to year. Each year add pictures and memories from the past year to remember special events, trips, people, fun activities, personal milestones and accomplishments. Each family member should write (or draw a picture) about a favorite time they had with the birthday person and a special wish for the coming year.
Jan. 21:
Some days we feel like a scrambled egg. At first everything is mixed up, but when the heat is on, everything comes together.
Jan. 22:
Teacher: "To what family does the grizzly bear belong?"
Student: "I don't know, it sure isn't mine."
Jan. 23: Pedestrians are those family members without access to the family car.
Jan. 24:
Life for many of us can fell like moving day -- a temporary mess.
Jan. 25:
Parents often don't find out what they believe in until the begin to instruct their children.
Jan. 26:
The test for repeating comments made by other people: If you wouldn't write it down and sign your name to it, don't repeat it.
Jan. 27:
Family Feature: To teach children problem solving, help them to recognize and define the problem, think of possible solutions, decide which is best to try, and create a plan of action.
Jan. 28:
A lie is like a boomerang -- it always comes back to hit you in the back of the head.
Jan. 29:
A sure way to embarrass your children is to enter the animal imitation contest at the mall that is being broadcast over the local radio station.
Jan. 30:
A hot temper is one possession that should not be shared.
Jan. 31:
When faced with a problem, try to look at it as an oppurtunity to do your best.
Recipe For a Loving Family
Combine the following:
1 c. Trust 1 c. Creativity 3 c. Patience
8 oz. Respect 16 oz. Inspiration 4 T. Humor
4 T. Concern 2 c. Encouragement 1 c. Fairness
3 c. Love of God
Jan. 2:
Children are born with the need to be loved by every member of the family and never outgrow that need.
Jan. 3:
Most families have closets for hanging their clothes. They use them when all the door knobs are full.
Jan. 4:
A family is a fgroup of people, no two of whom want to rent the same movie.
Jan. 5:
For Family Fun and Memories:
Have "Child of the Hour" time when each child of the family gets to spend an uninterrupted hour with a parent each week. This time can be spent at home or away, doing such things a playing games, cooking a favorite recipe, writing a letter, taking a walk, going to a restaurant for a cup of cocoa, watching a video/dvd together, or learning to make something at a local craft store. Take time at the end of the hour to plan the next time together, marking it on the calendar, or send an invitation to the child a few days ahead.
Jan. 6:
A smile is a curve that has set many things straight.
Jan. 7:
Some children move so fast they can enter a revolving door behind you and come out first.
Jan. 8:
Out of the mouths of babes are the remarks parents never should have made in the first place.
Jan. 9:
Anytime is the right time to say, "I love you."
Jan. 10:
Family Feature- Parents need to show their children how to be trustworthy. Children need to know what makes a parent trust them so they can develop and trust those things within themselves.
Jan. 11:
The best words a family can say: "Can I help?"
Jan. 12:
Parents' perspective: Brush only the teeth you want to keep.
Jan. 13:
Child's perspective: If you remain silent, you won't be misquoted.
Jan. 14:
A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae away from a kick in the pants, but miles ahead when it comes to positive results.
Jan. 15:
Thought their pockets may be empty, a family is rich when they fill each others' arms.
Jan. 16:
Child doing homework: "What is the outside of a tree called?"
Parent: "Bark."
Child: "Bow wow, bow wow!"
Jan. 17:
The test for family discussion comments: If you wouldn't say it to your best friend, don't say it.
Jan. 18:
Many of us behave like ducks -- calm above the surface but paddling like crazy underneath.
Jan. 19:
A kind word spoken travels on and on until it comes back to you.
Jan. 20:
For Family Fun and Memories:
When someone in the family has a birthday, make a birthday photo album or scrap book for the birthday person to keep from year to year. Each year add pictures and memories from the past year to remember special events, trips, people, fun activities, personal milestones and accomplishments. Each family member should write (or draw a picture) about a favorite time they had with the birthday person and a special wish for the coming year.
Jan. 21:
Some days we feel like a scrambled egg. At first everything is mixed up, but when the heat is on, everything comes together.
Jan. 22:
Teacher: "To what family does the grizzly bear belong?"
Student: "I don't know, it sure isn't mine."
Jan. 23: Pedestrians are those family members without access to the family car.
Jan. 24:
Life for many of us can fell like moving day -- a temporary mess.
Jan. 25:
Parents often don't find out what they believe in until the begin to instruct their children.
Jan. 26:
The test for repeating comments made by other people: If you wouldn't write it down and sign your name to it, don't repeat it.
Jan. 27:
Family Feature: To teach children problem solving, help them to recognize and define the problem, think of possible solutions, decide which is best to try, and create a plan of action.
Jan. 28:
A lie is like a boomerang -- it always comes back to hit you in the back of the head.
Jan. 29:
A sure way to embarrass your children is to enter the animal imitation contest at the mall that is being broadcast over the local radio station.
Jan. 30:
A hot temper is one possession that should not be shared.
Jan. 31:
When faced with a problem, try to look at it as an oppurtunity to do your best.
