WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

A message every adult should read because children
are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.


When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each other.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
feel well and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come
from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you
cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.


When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and
wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when
you thought I wasn't looking."


I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS,
BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT .


Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child. How will you touch the life of someone today? Just by sending this to someone else, you will probably make them at least think about their influence on others. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

Cultivating good manners in Kids

Manners are nothing but behavior in a proper and right way.  Good manners in kids are very important. If our kids misbehave in public or during formal occasions, we parents are the one who are badly embarrassed. To save ourselves from such situations, we need to prepare our kids accordingly.

Manners are taught as soon as our child understands what we are saying. Also, children will need coaching and reminders on manners throughout their childhood. It's best to give positive reinforcement, that is, when your child does something right, let them know. When your child does something wrong, do not be negative about it, but gently tell them how it is best done and why.

These below points can be taught to the kids:

1.    Wait for their turn and not interrupting elders when they are speaking. Gently tell them to wait until someone is done speaking, and then ask their question.

2.    Never call names to others as name calling hurts.

3.    Always greet someone when they come over to your house. You can teach your child to shake hands with adults who come over and say, "Hello" or "hi.

4.    Say, "Please" whenever he or she asks for something and "Thank you" whenever he or she receives something. It shows respect and appreciation. In addition, if they are thanked, then say, "You're welcome".

5.    Do not comment on other people's physical characteristics unless, of course, it's to compliment them, which is always welcome.

6.     Clean up after yourself. Whether at home or at a friend's house, always pick up after yourself. It's their mess, so they need to clean it up. If children leave a mess, then remind them that they need to clean up before the next activity can begin, and stick to it.

7.    When you make a phone call, introduce yourself first and then ask if you can speak with the person you are calling.

8.    Take compliments courteously. If someone praises your children, teach them to be gracious and say, "thank you" and avoid putting themselves down or pointing out flaws.

9.    Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and don't pick your nose in public.

10. When an adult asks you for a favor, do it without grumbling and with a smile.

11.  When going into buildings, allow elders to go first and open the door for them.

12. When someone helps you, say "thank you." That person will likely want to help you again. This is especially true with teachers!

13.  When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It can save you from many hours of grief later.

14.  When people do things differently from your family because of diversity in culture, race, or religion, then teach your child respect the differences.