MICHELLE HARWELL MFT

She doted on what clothes fancied us as teenagers, and respected the friends we kept. How can a mom see her young daughter or son walk down the wedding aisle without feeling a sense of sadness? Not easy I suppose. This would seem like a positive type of mom, caring and loving.
But moms can also have their “bad” days and kids know these times. They dread it. They dread it even more when they see their parents arguing in loud voices. They even think it is the end of the world and that their parents don’t love each other.

How can kids learn to respect and honor their mom (their parents)? I would agree with many wise persons that to be respected, one must first be respectful. The first basic lesson for mothers is to learn to listen with undivided attention. This is seldom easy, especially if mom has a hundred and one things in her mind. If you can’t listen at that moment, be honest with your kid and tell him that.
Moms (and dads) should keep reassuring their kids that they love them. Not with gifts, but rather with everyday gestures — a kiss, a pat on the back, a hug, watching TV together, reading a story, laughing together.
Happy Mother’s Day and everyday! I love you mom!

I will have to track down some historian to find out where the word nanny came from. It is uniquely course is the child caregiver, often called the “second mom”, as she watches and cares for the child, sometimes spending more time with the child than the parents. Is this healthy, one would ask, letting the nanny take over as parent — sleeping with the child and many times disciplining the child? Worse, I have nanny congregate in preschools, and if allowed, soon will set up a manicure and hairstyling salon, or a snack counter. In addition, there is the misguided nanny who falls into a trap and gets involved with a driver or maintenance man, while waiting for the child at school.
Many parents are not fully aware of the extent of the influence the nanny has on their child’s growth and development. More so with parents who are very busy with their careers and rely a lot on the nanny to watch over their child. There are also many kinds of nanny . There is the bossy, the cheerful, the neat, the careless, the noisy, the meek, and the nagger (the nag who might use pinching, spanking, scolding to make the child obey). However, if she wants to remain employed, she will pretend to be good.

Hygiene is always a consideration at any time and for any activity. It is comfortable to review after a refreshing bath and tooth brushing and in your bedclothes. Do your chores fast but carefully before reviewing, so you do not have to bother about what you neglect doing.

If you cannot regularly eat foods that provide all the nutrients your body needs especially for strenuous activities like periodic exams, take vitamin-mineral supplements. You will find many in the drug stores sold over the counter or without needing a prescription. Ask the pharmacist for suggestions and choose among good ones at affordable prices.

Do you need a medical or dental check up for any illness or pain? Do it as soon as you can. Illness or toothache will definitely interfere with reviewing. How much more with effective reviewing? if you already have an existing illness, you should be taking medicines your doctor prescribed.