LIFE IS LIKE A POINTED DECORATION

With you at the middle, your life can feel as if it is going off in all directions. North, south, east and west with each of their individual meanings. Sharp edges so others keep their distance. Maintaining personal space! Can be decorative and light up at night. Hard to set down in one location. Like a star, shine brightly in the sky or in life. Do you roll around? Can the points get broken!
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NANA SAYS PARENTS NEED THEIR OWN SPACE.

Becoming a parent does not mean your own identity needs to go. Of course there are some wealthier individuals that rarely see their children- nannies, boarding school, and other staff do the job. I am talking about average parents with demands of home, work and family. Keeping interests like exercise routines, reading, night courses or evenings out or even just couple vacations are paramount to keeping sane. On limited budgets it can be a challenge. Thus the car pools where other parents share with team activities and drives. Sometimes at home one parent has an activity while the other parent parents then switch the roles. The extended family helps with sleepovers at grandparents, aunts&uncles and even family friends. Giving a break helps the parent from breaking. Children's demands ebb and flow with age. Little ones need constant supervision. But older children tucked away in rooms on gadgets can bring another set of problems so a different supervision is needed. Being responsible for other people takes it toll on the mind, body and soul. All children bring some challenges so one never knows what might present itself on any given day. So trying every day to find "some space " is paramount. For me, it was rising an hour earlier than the girls. That simple quiet time in the morning was a luxury! Then some sleepovers on a Saturday night sure helped with couple time! Start small and manageable but find your space. Your children will thank you!

NANA SAYS SIT DOWN AND LEARN

With the children back to school, lots of sitting and learning. Like a blank slate, children are sponges for new knowledge and ideas. Finding a suitable place in the home to do homework and projects that is a consistent space can be important. The kitchen table can be used occasionally but remember must be cleared off. So a spot that items can be left makes it easier. Yes a desk in a bedroom, that's what I used for peace of mind. Played my radio. But sometimes children need to be close to adults for the comfort level and being able to ask a question or even ask for help. While homework is occurring what are you doing as a parent! Housework, chores, maybe get a project of your own started and work along with the children. Don't forget to read to children. Even older children can benefit from hearing the printed word. Or have them read to you! Yes homework is a drag! It cuts into family time greatly. Let children be frustrated with it too! So find ways to get through it faster and without headaches and heartache. So you can sit down and have some family time!