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Popular old games for children

Children are often found on electronic devices now and don’t really get much opportunity to play outside. When I was growing up, many of the children in my neighborhood would play together and they learned social skills this way. Many different games were played in the neighborhood that did not require much time or money…

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Parenting

When people become parents, they may raise their children differently than others. Some parents may be strict with their children and their time. Other parents may be into the gentle parenting style and want their children to be sensitive individuals. We all have our preferences for the way that we parent our children. Some parents…

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Television Shows

What has happened to our culture and shows that are offered on tv now ? When I was growing up we had shows such as the Brady Bunch, Waltons and Little House on the Prairie. These shows taught lessons to kids and allowed children to learn about family. I don’t really see any of these…

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about

I’m a fifty something woman who raised two boys and is enjoying the second half of my life. I was a stay-at-home mom for years and I’m now discovering a different side to life. I enjoyed being there for my kids even though the days were hectic I will always cherish them. I’m currently exploring my creative side after working in human services and education for a bit. I hope to make writing a full-time side business in some way. Writing has always been a passion of mine and I would love to make a living doing it. Blogging has allowed me to follow a passion of mine and share my experiences with others. I hope to share with others what I know about child development and parenting.

Glimmers

Glimmers are those small things in life that add joy to our day. It could be a beautiful flower that we get to see coming up every day. It could be the beautiful sunrise we see every morning through our window. The cardinal that lands on a tree in our front yard or maybe it is the bunny that is making a nest in our yard. The song of the whippoorwill singing.

Perhaps it’s the laughter of children playing or the hug of your child on a rough day. Glimmers are wonderful small things that keep us going. It’s the smell of our favorite meal cooking in the kitchen or the taste of a ice cream cone during summer. It is the feel of water on our skin when we swim.

When you have been through trauma as many of us have in the past, it is important to pay attention to the glimmers in our lives. Glimmers may the difficult days less difficult and easier. When we learn to appreciate the small things in our lives it makes life all the more worthwhile.

The dandelion you make a wish from, the bubbles you can blow and the opportunity to watch that sunrise and sunset every day. You are reminded of the good things and the beauty in the world when you pay attention to the glimmers in your life.

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