MOM POWER


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Mom’s everywhere listen up!  Have you been reading lately in the paper about — shootings — gangs — drugs — in possibly your very own neighbourhood?  Doesn`t matter — your not off the hook.   Do you think these bad guys care — that you have good kids and — live in a nice neighbourhood.  Think again — they don’t care!!

Mom’s take out the radar — you will — now learn to become a SUPER-HEROE MOM by using MOM POWER!

Mom Power is this:

  • communicate always in a loving way — showing lots of affection — to your children from the moment of conception - this will  help build good self esteem
  • always talk at the dinner table — makes a good reason to have a sit down dinner together
  • any sign of trouble — even the hint of a problem — get the sonar radar out — be nosey — ask questions — try to get to the bottom of it
  • swearing — seldom or never — make it a no-no in your everyday vocabulary
  • teach your children from day-one to respect all people — young or old
  • at bedtime try to read stories that have good morales or themes
  • always have your kids in after school programs — don`t leave them at home alone — or at the very least — have a neighbour you trust check-up on them
  • encourage your kids to have their playmates come to your home — get to know who the good kids are — the ones you prefer they play with — start early
  • always have the computer in the common area — not in a bedroom
  • put parental controls on the computer and the television
  • be with your child when they are buying computer games — know what their watching — the less violence the better — none at all is even better
  • listen to your child — not just talk
  • make your child know that he or she is the most important person in your life
  • don`t allow your children to witness any abuse
  • if your hooked up with an abusive partner for the kids sake — get counselling
  • everyday hug and tell your child or children you love them
  • talk about bullying — tell them about Kids Help Phone
  • talk about gangs — how bad they are
  • watch for signs of your child being in a gang — have they become distant – are they trying to hide tatoos with gang signs – any stealing — lying  — oh, oh — you`ve just lost all of your Mom Power if this is happening — go get help fast — talk to someone you trust – a counsellor — a brother or sister — a good friend — a trusted partner
  • if your neighbourhood is a problem — start a Mom Power Self Help Group
  • ask the school if the local police can give talks about gangs, guns, and drugs
  • always look your child straight in the eye — watch for signs of drugs — red eyes or dopey — if yes — get him or her into therapy fast — your Mom Power is being stomped all over
  • never ever be abusive towards your child or children
  • set curfews for young adults who are allowed to stay out late
  • take away privledges in a mature adult manner when rules are broken
  • always keep your  lines of communication open
  • homework — always check its done — give praise for a job well done
  • marks — are they doing well in school
  • goals — what are their goals — what are they doing to work towards them
  • keep the kids busy with activities — hockey, bike riding, nature hiking
  • keep the kids too busy to get into trouble
  • make sure they know about good touch – bad touch
  • teach your child street proofing
  • have a games night — play monopoly or scrabble or charades
  • volunteer at the Daily Food Bread-Bank with the kids
  • take them with you on any volunteer activities
  • teach your children good old fashioned manners
  • above all else — love your children with all your heart and soul

No one ever said being a Mom would be easy, it`s not.  Just remember to love yourself too!  Go get a pedicure, a massage, or a night out with the girls.  After all  you deserve it — YOUR NOW OFFICIALLY A SUPER-HEROE MOM!

Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/mom-power-1112237.html

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