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夜影 2006-02-04 03:10
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Happy Valentine's Day! [attachment=53440]
We celebrate Valentine's Day with the special "sweethearts" in our lives. The day is named in honor of St. Valentine, about whom history has few definite facts.Rumor has it he was a priest during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided single men made better soldiers than "family man" he banned all marriage.Valentine, however, continued to marry young couples in serect. Caught in the act, Valentine was imprisoned and sentenced to death. The daughter of the jailer found him to be kind and tried to save him, unsuccessfully. Just before his execution on February 14th, Valentine sent a farewell note to her. It was signed "From your Valentine."


Tips to Keep your Romance Sparkling
Spark up your love life with these quick tips from Liya Lev Oertel, author of "52 Romantic Evenings"

1. Tell each other, "I love you"first thing in the morning and just before you fall asleep.You may get so used to hearing that as the last words of the day,you might not be able to fall asleep unless you hear them.

2. Leave notes for each other with loving messages. Choose frequently seen places, like the fridge or bathroom mirror, or unexpected places, like the briefcase, wallet, or sock drawer. Update the messages every week.

3. If you have kids, arrange a weekly or monthly evening with a babysitter, grandparent, or friend--same time every time--and go out (or stay in ), just the two of you.If only for a few hours, this standing date will be something you can put on your calendar so you can both look forward to it.

4. Make ordinary meals special. Light candles, even if you are sending out for pizza; pour something sparkling into wine glasses; place a flower in a bud vase; Turn off the TV and play some romantic music. Those are all simple, inexpensive, and fast touches that will turn any dinner into a romantic occasion.

5. Take walks together and hold hands, even if you are also pushing a stroller.

6. Dust off all the silky little nothings you have accumulated but probably never wear, and wear them.

7. On little strips of paper write romantic things to do that require little or no preparation; taking a walk, going for a scenic drive, having a picnic, taking a bubble bath, giving each other a massage, dancing in the living room, stargazing, and anything else you think is romantic. Place the strips into a bowl, jar, box, or whatever, labeled Romance Helper. When you feel like doing something romantic but don't know what, just pull out a romantic idea and make a plan of action.

8. Have some daily rituals to bring you together: an hour of watching a favorite program on TV while cuddling on the couch; a daily walk after dinner; eating dinner together every night; and so on. These rituals can involve the kids as well, as with dinner or a walk, for example. You might ask, how is that romantic? Having fun together is romantic, no matter what you might be doing. If you take people who love each other,confine them to a small space, and have them tickle and laugh together,you get closeness, enjoyment, and as an offshoot, romance.

夜影 2006-02-04 03:23
28 Ways to Love Your Kids

Unconditional: not conditional or limited.
Love: strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.

It's natural to love our kids, but sometimes our hectic schedules keep us from sharing our love with them each day. Hear are 28 simple ways to love your kids- one for everyday this month- that you can incorporate into your daily lives.

1. Give them a big strong bear hug

2. Send a note in their lunchbox

3. Compliment their behavior

4. Hang their artwork on the fridge

5. Tell them about when they were born

6. Tickle them

7. Take them to the park

8. Read them a book

9. Encourage them to try something new

10. Cook them their favorite meal

11. Dance with them to their favorite music

12. Volunteer in their classroom

13. Help them to be helpful

14. Make them a homemade card

15. Take them to the ice cream shop

16. Tell them somrthing funny about yourself or your spouse

17. Watch their favorite tv show with them

18. Help them with their homework

19. Tell them about their grandparents

20. Tell them how proud you are of them

21.Play a game with them

22. Tell them about your job and what you like about it

23. Smile at them

24. Bake cookies together

25. Go eat lunch with them at school

26. Teach your son how to cook

27. Teach your daughter how to mow the yard

28. Make them pancake for breakfast

And don't forget the most important thing that must be done everyday.....Tell them "I love you!"
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夜影 2006-02-04 03:40
5 Simple Ways You Can be a BETTER PARENT
1 Health Snacks. Kids are natural "grazers". Don't wait for them to tell you they are hungry, when their bodies will likely crave processed carbs like cookies and crackers. Put out a plate of cut veggies or berries after school (mid-morning and mid-afternoon for preschoolers) and watch these healthy snacks disappear.

2 Read, Read, Read   Books are a gateway to the world. Fostering an early love of reading is important, and not just reading to your child. Get caught reading. Have plenty of books in your room. Take your child to the library. Choose subjects to research- even a preschooler will be excited heading to the library to learn about trains or butterflies!

3 Listen to Them   You hear them all the time, but take time to really listen to what they are saying. Ask them leading quesitons that start conversations. Find our their opinions and show them you find them interesting and take them seriously.

4 Eat Meals Together   Did you know there are actually studies that show kids are more successful students and less likely to act out when their families sit down to meals together? Now that's a formula just about everyone can follow.

5   Share your Faith   Have you shared you beliefs with your child? Becoming active in your faith and teaching your child not only offers them an inner strength and courage when tough decisions come their way, churches offer lots of opportunities for fellowship and bonding with other kids who share these same beliefs.


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夜影 2006-02-04 03:53
21 Simple Rules for Life

1 Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

2 Marry someone you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skill will be as important as any other.

3 Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

4 When you say, "I love you," mean it.

5 When you say, 'I'm sorry," look the person in the eye

6 Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

7 Believe in love at first sight.

8 Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

9 Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

10 In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

11 Don't judge people by their relatives.

12 Talk slowly but think quickly.

13 When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile sweetly and say,"Why do you ask?"

14 Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

15 Say "God Bless You" when you hear someone sneeze.

16 When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

17 Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

18 Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

19 When you realize you've made a mistake, Take immediate steps to correct it.

20 Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

21 Spend some time alone.

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夜影 2006-02-04 04:10
Fun Father/Son Activities

According to Dr. Ellen Abell, an Alabama Cooperative Exension System family and child development expert, "Studies have consistently revealed the formative role fathers play in their children's physical skills and social development. The professor continues,"A father's involvement is also reflected in the comparative sucess these children enjoy in school," She said. "This can be true even for children who do not live with their fathers on a daily basis."

Build Something. Anything.

Kids love to build things, whether it's a fancy clubhouse, a simple bird feeder or a spice rack for mom. Spend some time teaching them good safety habits, and watch them to make sure they are exercising caution. Then pick an age appropriate project and set out to build something fabulous. For smaller children, put them in charge of painting or decorating the item. Let them watch you and hand you items that are not sharp or dangerous. For ideas on cool things to build check out the internet or your favorite bookstore.


Go Fishing

You probably remember the time you caught your first fish, and the feeling of exhilaration as you reeled him in. Experience that joy with your child and don't spend a lot of money. You will find that if the fish are biting, a Spongebob Squarepants fishing pole for very cheap will catch as many fish as their fancy counterparts. And nothing beats digging for worms!

Fly a Kite

Feeling ambitious? Build one, too.

Kick a Ball Around

Find a field and kick, bat, catch or throw a ball around. Don't keep score, just enjoy the blue sky and being together.

Kids aren't little for long, dad. Now is your best chance to let them know you're their buddy for life. It won't be long before they're asking for your car keys and running out the door to be with their friends. Enjoy them and let them know it by giving them your time.

夜影 2006-02-04 04:16
Hope you will like this issue of newsletter and please share your story and love tips here! [s:2] [s:2] [s:2]

青山依绿水 2006-02-04 08:57
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省心妈 2006-02-04 19:59
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夜影 2006-02-05 01:20
楼上两位不要光笑啊 [s:11]

森呼吸 2006-02-15 22:27
Marry someone you love to talk to   。。。 if not? [s:3]


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