A Cup of Tea With Gail
Grab a cup of tea or coffee. Light your favorite Mia Bella Candle,
and visit with me for a few moments.
When we have finished chatting,
I hope you will feel more informed,
but most of all, refreshed!
AUGUST 2008
Food For
Thought......
BACK TO SCHOOL
Shy....fearful...excited...apprehensive. From kindergarten to college "back to school" is filled with emotion. Whether moving to the next grade or to the next school, children need parent support on that crucial day.
What if you were required to change jobs every year? Just when you began to feel capable in your work, you would get a new boss, a new office, new co-workers, new responsibilities. That's what it feels like to go back to school. Acknowledge the jumble of emotions your child may be experiencing and reassure them that today's unknown are tomorrow's routines.
Accompany your child to school and meet the teacher together. Your presence says to your child and his teacher "I am on the team, too." Slip a note in your child's lunch or backpack to give him/her a mid-day smile and let him know that you are thinking about them. As your youngsters head out the door, they face stresses beyond the usual education and social issues -- threats of violence, bullies, drugs, competition. Be willing to initiate conversation with your child and provide a safe, loving place for them to come home to. Be available after school that first day of school.
My youngest is headed to Jr. High this year. He is a bit on the small side. On 6th grade registration day he was excited and appeared to have no fears. The next day we went to put his supplies in his locker and it was registration for 7th and 8th grade. That confidence Luke had the day before seemed to evaporate into thin air as he looked at the size of those 8th graders. While normally a confident child I could see apprehension come into his eyes. I don't suppose having his older brother (a Junior) whispering stories of being stuffed into lockers and garbage cans, helped Luke's emotional state.
To calm looks apprehension we did a dry run of his schedule, mapping out when to go to his locker, what books to grab and identified how little contact he would actually have with the upper class men. We also talked about how likable Luke was, how many 7th and 8th graders he knew that would help him get acclimated. I assured him on the first day of school I would be walking him into the school to get him situated and off to his first class, as well as, having him ride to school with a friend to help boost his confidence. There will be a note in his lunch telling him how much I love him and assure him I will be waiting for him when he gets home to hear how his day was. I will also be praying for him throughout the day. Luke seems to have his excitement and confidence back about beginning this new journey in his life
My oldest will be a Junior this year. While Ryan lacks no confidence and does not appear to have any fears about school, it is important that he too begins his first day of school knowing he is loved and supported. He too will have a note to open up and be embarrassed about. But while he may appear embarrassed, he will be confident of my love and support. Ryan has voiced that many of the kids at school who make bad choices do not have parents that are engaged in their lives. They give them money and things, but no time. Ryan will be confident that we as parents are there for him and will also be waiting for him when he returns from school on that first day.
Be engaged in your children's lives. Don't believe the society norm that kids can do it on their own. I just heard on the news recently that most crime happens between 3 p.m - 6 p.m. That is when kids are left to their own devices. That is why the pregnancy and crime rate in Jr. High is at an all time high.
Don't take the easy way out.....engage, love, support and be there through the hard and good times.
Have a blessed school year!
Shy....fearful...excited...apprehensive. From kindergarten to college "back to school" is filled with emotion. Whether moving to the next grade or to the next school, children need parent support on that crucial day.
What if you were required to change jobs every year? Just when you began to feel capable in your work, you would get a new boss, a new office, new co-workers, new responsibilities. That's what it feels like to go back to school. Acknowledge the jumble of emotions your child may be experiencing and reassure them that today's unknown are tomorrow's routines.
Accompany your child to school and meet the teacher together. Your presence says to your child and his teacher "I am on the team, too." Slip a note in your child's lunch or backpack to give him/her a mid-day smile and let him know that you are thinking about them. As your youngsters head out the door, they face stresses beyond the usual education and social issues -- threats of violence, bullies, drugs, competition. Be willing to initiate conversation with your child and provide a safe, loving place for them to come home to. Be available after school that first day of school.
My youngest is headed to Jr. High this year. He is a bit on the small side. On 6th grade registration day he was excited and appeared to have no fears. The next day we went to put his supplies in his locker and it was registration for 7th and 8th grade. That confidence Luke had the day before seemed to evaporate into thin air as he looked at the size of those 8th graders. While normally a confident child I could see apprehension come into his eyes. I don't suppose having his older brother (a Junior) whispering stories of being stuffed into lockers and garbage cans, helped Luke's emotional state.
To calm looks apprehension we did a dry run of his schedule, mapping out when to go to his locker, what books to grab and identified how little contact he would actually have with the upper class men. We also talked about how likable Luke was, how many 7th and 8th graders he knew that would help him get acclimated. I assured him on the first day of school I would be walking him into the school to get him situated and off to his first class, as well as, having him ride to school with a friend to help boost his confidence. There will be a note in his lunch telling him how much I love him and assure him I will be waiting for him when he gets home to hear how his day was. I will also be praying for him throughout the day. Luke seems to have his excitement and confidence back about beginning this new journey in his life
My oldest will be a Junior this year. While Ryan lacks no confidence and does not appear to have any fears about school, it is important that he too begins his first day of school knowing he is loved and supported. He too will have a note to open up and be embarrassed about. But while he may appear embarrassed, he will be confident of my love and support. Ryan has voiced that many of the kids at school who make bad choices do not have parents that are engaged in their lives. They give them money and things, but no time. Ryan will be confident that we as parents are there for him and will also be waiting for him when he returns from school on that first day.
Be engaged in your children's lives. Don't believe the society norm that kids can do it on their own. I just heard on the news recently that most crime happens between 3 p.m - 6 p.m. That is when kids are left to their own devices. That is why the pregnancy and crime rate in Jr. High is at an all time high.
Don't take the easy way out.....engage, love, support and be there through the hard and good times.
Have a blessed school year!
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AUGUST COTM: Mediterranean Spa
Mediteranean Spa effortlessly creates a relaxing spa environment. Sit back and enjoy a mini vacation on a Greek Island or the French countryside when you burn this wonderful candle. www.IWantAMiaBella.com.
Projected Future
COTM Scents
(Subject to change)
August - Mediterranean Spa
September - Holiday Memories (a spicy Christmas holiday candle)
October - Snowberry Pine (from last yrs gift candle)
November ???
December ???
WIN FREE CANDLES
I'd love to send you some FREE candles. This will cost you nothing other than sharing the word about my great gourmet candles and body products.
If you get me on-line orders for 5 jar candles or $100 in sales, I will send you a FREE 6 pack of votives.
What do you have to do?
Let me know you are going to do this and send me your first and last name.Email Me. That will become the code your friends and family enter in order for you to get the credit. Then, refer your friends and family to www.IWantAMiaBella.com.
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In a bowl, fold a spoonful or two of honey into ricotta cheese. Slice fresh figs in half lengthwise and serve alongside a dollop of the cheese mixture. Top with shelled, chopped pistachios.
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