Dear friends who will always be a part of my life – THANK YOU.
Thank you for being my friends. Thank you for showing me what genuine, deep, lifelong friendship is.
Thank you for always being here for me. For being patient, compassionate, and selfless. For attentively listening to me every time I vented about my problems.
Thank you for staying by my side on my best days and my worst days. For celebrating with me my achievements and successes, but also for not leaving me to deal with my problems on my own.
Thank you for sticking with me through thick and thin.
Thank you for always doing your best to help me ease my worries and make me feel better when I felt upset, confused, and lost.
Thank you for always being my greatest help and support. My cheerleader. My strength. My guiding light. My inspiration. My hope.
Thank you for never turning your back on me. For never letting me down.
Thank you for picking me up when life knocked me down. For believing in me, reminding me of my strength, and encouraging me to move forward when I felt like I could not do that on my own.
Thank you for always being honest with me. For telling me the truth even when it was too cruel and painful and even when I didn’t want to hear it.
Thank you for always having my back. For never letting anyone criticize me or make fun of me in your presence. For letting me know which of the people in my life truly love me and care about me and which of them are only trying to take advantage of me.
Thank you for making my life happy, enjoyable, and exciting. For all the fun, jokes, and laugh. For all the warm, sweet, precious memories that flood back to me whenever I think of the time we spent together.
Thank you for laughing with me every time I said or did something silly in public so that I wouldn’t be the only one feeling embarrassed.
Thank you for always helping me make wise decisions and choices. Thank you for openly telling me when I was making mistakes.
Thank you for accepting me and loving me the way I am. For knowing and accepting all of my annoying habits and whims. For tolerating my frequent mood swings and drama scenes. For being patient and tolerant every time I got cranky, needy, or simply unbearable.
Thank you for being aware of my bad, dark side and not making me feel ashamed of it. For helping me overcome my insecurities and fears. For inspiring me to love and respect myself with all my weaknesses and imperfections.
Thank you for inspiring me to grow. For encouraging me to read, travel, and learn more. For encouraging me to leave my comfort zone and do things I never thought I would. For helping me overcome the fear of the unknown.
Thank you for believing in my qualities and strength. For encouraging me to set high goals. For encouraging me to never stop dreaming. For making sure I never forget my worth.
Thank you for inspiring me to do better and be better.
Thank you for the sense of fulfillment you’ve given me – the kind of fulfillment which comes from knowing that you are loved and respected; from knowing that you’ll never have to feel alone and that there’s someone else around you that understands you and connects with you on all levels.
Thank you for choosing me to be your friend, for loving me dearly, unconditionally, and selflessly, and for always being here for me.
Thank you for shaping me into the person I am today.
Thank you for making my life easier, happier, and better.
Thank you for being a part of my life and know that you’ll always be a part of it.
Should you have any questions regarding this topic or one of your own interest, feel free to email me at[email protected]
In my past relationships, I used to forgive and accept lame excuses and apologies without even considering the situation carefully and thoroughly. I used to let people I loved with every part of me play with my feelings and break my heart without once standing up for myself.
Yes, I’m going to admit this right here and right now – I used to tolerate crappy behavior in relationships, but not anymore.
I used to give second chances to people who didn’t even deserve one, but not anymore.
I used to think that a person’s heart can’t be cold if they’re treated with love, kindness, and respect, but not anymore.
I’ve grown. I’ve changed.
Therefore, know that I won’t keep you in my life for long if I notice that you treat me badly. If I notice that you’re an immature, selfish, manipulative, inconsiderate person, I’ll walk away and let go of you without looking back. I’ll move on without feeling guilty about any big thing you might have done for me.
I’ll no longer let anyone play devious mind games with me, manipulate me, and take advantage of my empathetic soul. I’m going to set clear, strict boundaries and I’m never going to allow anyone to disrespect them. Since although I still have the same fears and insecurities from my past, I don’t feel weak and unworthy anymore – I’ve realized my self-worth.I know who I am and I know how I deserve to be treated.
So, if your actions don’t match your words, I’m not going to think twice about calling you out on it. I’m not going to act as if everything is okay between us and allow you to feed my hopes with your pathetic excuses, empty promises, and lies.
I am not the type of person that loves drama. I am not going to have angry fights with you every single day. If you bring more stress, worries, and dissatisfaction into my life than happiness and a sense of peace, then I’ll know that you aren’t worth my attention. I’ll know that you don’t deserve my patience, kindness, compassion, and respect. I’ll know that you aren’t worth my love.
Therefore, know that if you string me along, I’m going to let go of you.
If you’re unfaithful to me, I’m going to let go of you.
If you break my heart, even once, I’m going to let go of you.
I’m not going to make excuses for your broken promises, lies, and mistakes. I’m not going to justify your crappy behavior. I’m not going to let you treat me like I’m a worthless sh*t and get away with it just because you have a special place in my heart and my greatest fear is losing you.
I used to forgive and give second chances to people who didn’t deserve this since I was afraid of not being accepted, of not being loved back, of being rejected. However, I no longer give a damn about any of these things.
I’m more fulfilled and happier being single than surrounded by manipulative, dishonest, fake people – people that are good to you until they get under your skin and make you fall for them and then they betray your trust and leave you heartbroken the moment they get a chance.
I’ll no longer say, “that’s fine” when it’s not. I’ll no longer be the type of person that is always willing to sacrifice their own happiness for somebody else’s sake. I’ll no longer be the angel that is always there for others and makes sure everyone feels happy, safe, and protected.
I used to be all this, but not anymore.
I no longer put up with crappy behavior in relationships.
Should you have any questions regarding this topic or one of your own interest, feel free to email me at[email protected]
In the last few years, Dubai has risen to become a popular investment destination, especially in the real estate industry. One of the most prominent features of Dubai’s real estate is its promising off-plan market. The market has rapidly gained popularity featuring almost all types of properties including villas, townhouses and apartments. Most of the off plan properties for sale in Dubai are designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Dubai features sparkling waters and golden sands that make it ideal for individuals looking for a waterfront destination. Sur la Mer townhouses is one of Meraas off-plan projects in Dubai. It is aimed at letting residents enjoy the beautiful beaches and a lot of walkways which encourages healthy living.
Sur la Mer is located in the Jumeirah 1 neighbourhood, sandwiched between pearl Jumeirah and Jumeirah Bay. This location is advantageous because it does not only run across the coastline but is also placed close to major attractions like Etihad Museum and Dubai Water Canal making it attractive to off-plan buyers.
Dubai Creek Harbour
Dubai creek plays a crucial role in Dubai’s heritage. Since it is a natural harbour, the creek was historically used as a major trade hub. In fact, it is believed that the expansion of the current Dubai started at the port. The Emaar Dubai Creek Harbour development is designed to preserve the cultural and environmental aspect of the site. It is located next to Ras Al Khor wildlife sanctuary which is home to an abundance of native flora and fauna. The developers intend to create awareness of sustainable biodiversity and encourage healthy living. Emaar Properties has developed it in conjunction with Dubai Holding. Dubai Creek Harbour is a perfect location to invest in the real estate market.
Bluewater residences
Meraas Bluewaters Residences is a project on the Bluewaters Island developed by Meraas Properties. Situated just off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), this development mixes city life with waterfront living. Residents will have access to panoramic views of the largest Ferris wheel in the world, the Ain Dubai, the Dubai coastline and crystal blue waters of the Persian Gulf. There is an exclusive selection of different types of off-plan properties such as apartments, townhouses and penthouses.
Apart from being the top investment and tourist destination, Dubai is also a shopping haven. People from all over the world flock to the city because of the wide variety of shopping options. As the population of the city continues to increase, Dubai has set up various shopping festivals to cater to the rising demand.
Here are some of the biggest shopping festivals in Dubai. Even though numerous small promos and sale events are held now and then, most of them are more on in-store offerings. However, they are not fixed or part of the Dubai calendar
Dubai shopping festival (DSF)
Dubai Festival (DSF) is one of the biggest shopping events in the world and is held every year during the winter. The recent event started from December 26th to February 2nd lasting for 39 days in all major malls and retail outlets. It saw a participation of more than 700 brands and over 3200 outlets from all over the world. The event is organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) which is an agency established by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. DSF is popular because it offers up to 75% discounts on most of the items on sale. Also, during the event, the shopping time is extended from 10 am to 12 am to give more time to shoppers.
The Dubai Summer Festival
The Dubai Summer Festival is a month-long celebration of entertainment and shopping held every year for the past two decades. It features a plethora of family fun activities such as live concerts, fireworks and huge discounts and offers on almost everything on sale. The event is held across the city in leading malls and entertainment spots. Also, top end hotels and resorts make the luxurious life more affordable with discount packages. Meanwhile, children can enjoy at the variety of waterparks and other activities with special offers.
GITEX
The Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) is one of the biggest technological extravaganzas in the Middle East. Consumer electronics and all things associated with technology are sold with huge discounts and offers. Some outlets offer some crazy offers never heard of. For instance, you can get a free tablet by purchasing a laptop.
As you attend these festivals, you will require a place to live. It is advisable to consult the top real estate brokers in Dubai when looking for a residential unit. Some of the expected residential complexes include District One Residences by Meydan and Mina Rashid by Emaar where you can invest in and then reap the rewards later, once completed.
When it comes to major public health concerns, auto accidents have gradually become recognized as one of the chief culprits of accidental injury and death in the world. Globally, nearly 1.25 million people die per year – or roughly 3,287 people per day. Another 20 to 50 million people are injured or disabled.
So while you may think you’re out of harm’s way, getting behind the wheel of a car is actually one of the riskier things you do on a daily basis. Should you find yourself in a situation where you’re injured in a car accident, how you handle your recovery will, to a large degree, determine your long-term outlook.
4 Tips to Help You Recover
Your accident recovery process will be unique to you. And while it’s highly dependent on situational factors, you’ll find that the following tips are helpful in rediscovering your new normal.
Follow Your Doctor’s Orders
The most important and urgent piece of advice is to follow your doctor’s orders exactly as they’re given. Don’t assume that you know better than someone who has dedicated decades of their life to medicine. If they give you a treatment plan, it’s designed with your best interests in mind.
It’s also important to keep an eye out for hidden injuries that don’t appear until hours or days later. These may include things like herniated discs, traumatic brain injuries, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, and certain psychological side effects. If you notice any of these symptoms emerge after the fact, set up an appointment with your healthcare team so that you can be reexamined.
If you have serious questions about the competency of your doctors, then get a second opinion. However, there’s a difference between being too stubborn to follow orders and genuinely believing the doctor is wrong. In the former situation, you simply need to bite the bullet and do what you’re told.
Take Care of Legal Issues
“Your accident isn’t an inconvenience – it’s a complete disruption of your life, especially when it includes emergency room bills, massive vehicle repair or vehicle replacement, rehabilitation costs, and other associated expenses,” The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian explains. “Injuries can take years of physical and psychological therapy to overcome, and have the potential to disrupt your way of life for an extended period of time.”
If you’re the victim in a car accident, you may have the opportunity to pursue legal recourse. No matter how small you think your situation is, it’s imperative that you look into these options. You never know what your recovery will entail or what expenses you’ll incur. Having some funds available will ensure your injuries don’t destroy your financial future.
Address Emotional Fallout
Long after most physical wounds heal, it’s emotional fallout that affects many car accident victims.
“It’s not so much the severity of the crash or the severity of any resulting injury that counts – it’s how someone perceives it,” Dr. Lynda Matthews says. “If you perceive the crash as life-threatening, or if someone is killed in the accident, then that can influence your response.”
Don’t bury your emotions. It’s common to experience any or all of the following symptoms: anxiety, depression, fear, anger, frustration, confusion, helplessness, irritability, inability to concentrate, or issues sleeping. If you notice any of these issues, seek out professional guidance and/or confide in a loved one. Opening up about the less obvious side effects will help you move toward recovery.
Take Your Time
The final piece of advice is to take your time and to avoid hurrying yourself through recovery. If you try to ignore the symptoms and will your way back to 100 percent, you’ll inevitably set yourself up for long-term failure.
Remember to respect your doctor’s orders and listen to the advice of those around you. There’s nothing heroic about rushing back prematurely. By patiently waiting for your body to respond to treatment, you’ll increase your likelihood of reaching a full recovery.
Putting it All Together
There’s no perfect formula for recovering from a car accident. However, by following the advice outlined in this article, you’ll find it easier to approach your recovery with the efficiency and poise that’s needed to thrive.
Summer vacation is getting started around the country and that means cookouts and s’mores and plenty of time outside with family and friends. Before you head outside, though, it’s critical that you ensure your family’s safety. Whether you’ve got a grill, a fire pit, or a traditional campfire, these 5 tips will make sure everyone has fun.
Make Sure There’s Space
When building a fire pit, experts recommend that it’s at least 10 feet away from any structure, with 25 feet being preferable, but don’t just look around – you need to look up, too. Low-hanging tree branches and porches also present a fire hazard if embers lift up into the trees. And don’t skimp on clearing any surrounding brush; you need at least five feet of vegetation-free ground around a fire pit to keep it from accidentally spreading.
Pick An Appropriate Surface
While it’s fine to place your fire pit or grill right on dirt, the best option is to place it on bricks or patio stones. And did you build your dream deck when you designed your backyard? Go ahead and place a traditional gas grill on that, but if you have an open hibachi-style grill, take it off the deck. You want to keep fully open flames as far away from any type of wood as possible.
Steady The Wood Stacks
Typically you would only use a fireplace grate in, as the name would suggest, a fireplace, but consider using one in your fire pit as well. Why? Because fireplace grates help control the flow of oxygen to the fire, which makes for a more consistent flame. They also hold any logs in place so that they don’t fall off the stack and send sparks flying. This makes your fire just a little bit safer, especially if you have children nearby.
Prepare To Extinguish
Any time that you start a fire, you want to be prepared to put it out. Make sure you have ready access to water, plenty of dirt and ashes to smother the fire, and a shovel to pile that dirt on top. Even if you expect to stay with the fire until it burns out, you never know what might require you to step away, even for a moment. You should never leave a fire unattended, so be sure you can put it out if you need to do so.
Prep The Kids
Children are fascinated by fires and it’s great to foster cautious curiosity, but make sure that they know what to do near the flames first. Teach children the basics, such as never to touch the fire and not to run near it. Most importantly, review how to put out a clothing fire using “Stop, Drop, And Roll,” and how to smother a clothing fire on someone else. Also be sure that children wear closed-toe shoes near fires and that their hair and sleeves are pulled back if they are toasting marshmallows or otherwise close to the flames.
Generations upon generations have made fond memories around backyard fires, at summer camp, or by the beach, but fires have also led to countless catastrophic injuries and accidents. This summer, commit to practicing proper fire safety, and spread the knowledge around. If everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the glow of the flames.
Let me ask you something: Do you believe in destiny? Do you believe that everything in our life is predestined? Or do you simply believe that everything that happens to us is just a big chain of accidental, unplanned events?
You see, people say that if you truly love someone, let go of them. If they come back to you, that means they were always yours, and if they don’t, then they were never meant for you.
Well, I have to admit that I don’t know much about this belief since here I am. I am still the old me and I am still in the same old place – the place that we lived in together for 2 years. The place where we made so many great, unforgettable memories. The place where we both decided to put an end to our relationship.
You know, after we broke up, I felt lonely and lost for a very long time. I felt like a huge part of me had been ripped out. I felt like a part of my soul was missing. I felt like I was never going to heal my wounds and move on with my life.
After all, you were very important to me. You shaped me into a different person from the person I was before you entered my life. And we had something deep. We had a profound emotional and mental connection – the kind that not many people get to experience in life.
I still can’t believe that it took us just a second to put an end to everything and let go of each other. As if it was that easy. As if it was that painless.
It’s been half a year since we broke up and since I saw you for the last time. And these long 6 months weren’t enough to erase the love I felt for you. They weren’t enough to make me forget you and let go of you completely.
Because I still think about you.
We meant to be together, and we will be!
My heart still yearns for your love. My body still yearns for your touch.
Yet, I don’t have anything left, but the hope that if two people are meant to be together, eventually they’ll find their way back.
Call it fate, call it destiny, call it whatever way you want, but I truly believe that when two people are destined to be together, sooner or later, they’ll find their way back.
I believe that there comes a moment in life when all your questions and doubts are answered. When all your plans work out. When you are finally able to see and understand all the signs that the Universe is sending you.
I believe that when you truly want something to happen, the Universe, fate, or destiny, always finds a way to make it true. It finds ways to help us achieve it.
Call me naïve, call me foolish, but I’ll never give up. As long as my heart beats and as long as I breathe, I’ll believe that if you and I were destined for each other, something will happen that will have the power to bring us back together.
When Two People Are Meant To Be Together, It Means They Are Destined To Be Together For Always
When you feel this way, it is not just about physical attraction, it is an instant familiarity. When you meet someone, your heart knows them and they already belonged there.
Genuine meant to – be love is not a pure infatuation, it is a true closeness of a family member, a comfortability you have never experienced before, an instant sense that you can spend your whole life with that person although there are differences. Although you know love is not easy. Yes, love is not easy, it is messy, we all know that. But, with a genuine meant-to-be person you can easily put all things together and your love will always sparkle. Even in hard times.
Meant to be love is entwined with destiny, the connection is another level, your mental connection is so strong that makes your communication run so easily.
Even if you leave one day, the feelings are still there. The pain you will feel is like nothing you felt before, your love never stops. You still have that person every night in your prayers. And then, one day for sure, your phone rings. You will be paralyzed.
Your love will like to meet you again and you couldn’t say no. Your love hasn’t faded away for sure, and your meant-to-be love is there to make all things right, to repair the scars. He will be there to stay with you. For always.
Because when two people are meant to be together, they will find a way. They are always there for each other, and no matter how difficult it is, no matter the pain, the selfishness, the differences, they will do it all over again.
11 Signs That You Are Meant To Be Together
And there are signs, there are signs that show up when you meet the other person you are destined to be together.
Here are some fascinating facts that your love is meant to be and the person you have met is the real one:
1. You laugh together
You suddenly burst into laughter when you are together. It is great for your emotions and enhances your communication. It is a simple pleasure that you enjoy in your shared moments together and it is priceless.
2. You feel safe
You will secure and safe with that person in different situations, you trust that person. You feel honored and respected and charming when in public with that person. You can sense the other person is honest with you, and your relationship is meaningful. You feel at home when you spend your time together.
3. You do not look for the perfect one anymore
When you fall in love with someone and you accept them who they truly are and you do not want to change them, and they accept you with all your faults and small imperfections, this means you are meant to be together, meant to be for each other.
4. You are both strongly physically attracted to each other
The instant chemistry you feel for someone when you meet him for the first time can fade away with years, but with your true meant-to-be love the physical attraction never fades away, and can even become stronger with time.
5. You show your weaknesses and share your secrets
You feel down, as we all do sometimes. If you share the worst moments with your partner, it means you trust him, he is your confidant.
If your share your deep secrets, you are open and honest with your partner which means he is the real one. Being open to vulnerability strengthens your relationship and your partner will know you feel comfortable sharing all parts of yourself.
6. You motivate and encourage each other
To have a good partner means he is an inspiration. For you. Always. It doesn’t mean they want to change you. It means that they encourage you to grow and reach the stars.
7. You are not jealous
You are both mature and sensible enough to know how much you are worth and there is no time when you feel insecure about yourself and how other people feel about you.
You can even comfortably point out the attractiveness of other people openly in a discussion and do it without fear.
8. You are not all the time together
You can always have time with friends or family and they can even support you to spend some time out with your friends out, this is a sign of a healthy relationship. You have your own space and enjoy some individual activities and this is completely fine for your partner and it doesn’t affect your relationship.
9. You do not pretend to be someone else when you are not in each other company
When you are with a person that is your destiny, you feel yourself completely and do not need to hide your habits and light your cigarette when no one is around. You do all the weird things together and accept each other no matter what you do.
10. You can see your future together
When you can see with your partner in 50 years, how you grow old together, then it is really the one who is meant for you. There is no point being with someone, you do not see each other together in the future.
11. Your partner’s smile makes you feel better
Imagine having one of the worst days at work and coming home and seeing your partner smiling at you. And all of a sudden, you feel better. It brings joy and relief and your stress is gone. This is the partner everyone deserves, the partner makes you feel good about yourself.
We all feel uneasy, worried, and afraid occasionally, usually before a first date or when waiting for our medical test results. However, people who have anxiety feel this way on a daily basis.
The things that people who suffer from anxiety experience every day can’t be easily explained to those who don’t have it. Therefore, they often feel misunderstood and even judged.
It’s difficult for anxious people to explain to those who don’t struggle with this condition that anxiety is like a sneaky monster that lurks behind every feeling, every thought, every decision, and every action of theirs. It’s an everyday battle that it’s impossible for them to win alone.
If you know someone that has anxiety, know that they need your understanding and unconditional support. They need you to be patient with them when their anxiety reaches its peak and to show that they can always rely on you for your advice and help.
Yet, also know that you should be extremely careful about what you say to them. You may think that you are helping them with your well-meaning, comforting comments, but know that certain “harmless” comments can actually hurt them and be damaging to their well-being.
Following are 8 things you should never say to a person struggling with anxiety:
1. “Don’t worry, everything’s going to be okay.”
You can be sure that this is something they hear every day. However, this “wise piece of advice” doesn’t make them feel better nor does it help them understand how “everything’s going to be okay.”
So, instead of telling them this, tell them that you’re always there for them. Let them know that you’ll always be there to help, comfort, and support them. Let them know that you’ll never let them fight the battle against their condition alone.
2. “You have a lot of things to be grateful for in life.”
What you probably want to say is: “See the glass as half full,” but what a person struggling with anxiety hears is: “I’m not appreciating the people who love me and care about me and all the good things they’ve done for me.”
People who have anxiety are already struggling with low self-esteem and feeling like they aren’t good enough. So, by telling them something like this, not only do you make them feel like they’re selfish and ungrateful, you also make them feel like they are a burden to other people.
What you should tell them instead is that you appreciate and admire them for being strong-willed, tough, and brave and dealing with their problems and fears.
3. “You have no reason to be anxious.”
This phrase is most likely the harshest and most inconsiderate thing to tell an anxious person. Trust me, no one would like to be told that their negative thoughts, fears, worries, and constant stress are meaningless and irrelevant.
So, if you really want to comfort them and make them feel better, try to understand the reasons behind their worries and fears and ask them what you can do to help them de-stress.
4. “You should.”
“You should see a therapist,” “You should do some meditation exercises,” “You shouldn’t overthink everything,” “You shouldn’t be so negative,” blah, blah blah. If you really want to help someone ease their anxious feelings and thoughts, then never use the word “should” with them.
Instead of telling them what to think, feel, or do, ask them what makes them feel peaceful and happy. Ask them what they enjoy doing and if there’s anything you can do that would help them overcome their struggle.
5. “It is not real, it is all in your head.”
Yes, you’re right – it is all in their head, but they don’t have control over it. The emotions they feel are so intense and deep that everything feels real to them.
By saying this, you make them feel like they’re trapped by their condition. So, instead of telling them this, suggest going out and doing something fun. Help them forget about their condition for a while and de-stress.
6. “You have to be more positive.”
Don’t you think they’re already trying to be positive and happy? Yes, they’re giving their best to think positively, but it’s extremely hard for them to do so. It was not their choice to have anxiety. It was not their choice to struggle with negative feelings, worries, and fears every day.
No matter how hard they try to keep their mind free of racing, anxious thoughts and feelings and focus their attention on other things, these overwhelming thoughts and feelings always find a way to inhabit their mind and soul.
Therefore, instead of saying this, ask them what you can do to help them disperse their anxious feelings and thoughts and make them feel better.
7. “There’re people out there who have more serious problems than you.”
Yes, there are. Yet, how is their condition related to or important to those who have bigger and more serious issues?
By telling them this phrase, know that you won’t help them at all – you’ll just minimize their problem and make them feel even worse than they already do.
So, instead of comparing their struggle with other people’s problems, let them know that their worries and fears are validated. Let them know that they have nothing to feel ashamed of and that it’s not their fault they suffer from this condition.
8. “You need to change your mindset.”
How can they change their mindset when their anxiety never leaves their mind and soul? How can they change their mindset when their worries, negative feelings, and fears are all they know? How can they change their mindset when their life is a constant struggle?
Remember, to a person suffering from anxiety, controlling their racing, anxious thoughts is very hard, almost impossible. And if you don’t have anything smart and beneficial to say to them, then be quiet and just be there for them.
Should you have any questions regarding this topic or one of your own interest, feel free to email me at[email protected]
Raising and educating children is a complex activity that all parents are engaged in without any empirical knowledge. It is believed that parents have a greater influence on the development of the child as a person than the rest of the environment. In the upbringing of a child, each nation reflects its ideals, ideas about the goals and means of upbringing, the realization of which contributes to the formation of the best features of a national character in children and prepares him for an independent decent life.
The parents do not always agree with the statement that a kid is a personality, because by the concept of “personality” they mean a person with a solid and strong character, with an independent and self-confident behavior. This is exactly what many parents of their kids would like to see. However, such a person is to be raised only with the proper help of parents.
Moreover, if parents want to upbring a well-educated, successful person, they are to make sure that the fundamentals of his character are being established in the right way. The foundations of personality begin to be laid from the birth of a kid under the influence of adults. Therefore, lack of attention and communication with the child adversely affects his emotional and moral development, his world perception.
The positive emotional climate of the family, where joy, optimism, sincerity, love, and tenderness prevail, is necessary for the child for his mental health. The way adults react to what is happening in the surrounding life is of paramount importance for the formation of the kid’s ideas, which respond to everything that happens by emotional means: laughter, anger, gesticulation, facial expressions.
The role of parents in a kid education can be divided into three main categories:
Education;
Establishment of an engagement atmosphere;
Homework help.
The involvement of parents in the learning process is one of the main factors in improving learning.
Games are fun, but at the same time, they are a means by which a kid begins to better understand himself and the world around him. Healthy kid development is impossible without games. Games help children to develop:
Physical skills (development of general and fine motor skills);
Cognitive thinking (solving problems such as “does this part of the puzzle fit another part”; study of colors, numbers, sizes, and shapes);
Language skills (developed during interaction with other children);
Social skills (learning the ability to interact, negotiate with each other, etc.).
Parents are the first and the best game partners for kids. During games, parents should not only provide children with some toys and watch them over; they should play with the kids. In this case, the kids are more perceptive. There are a lot of relevant papers on essay paper writing service on how to use ICT and game-based methods to arouse interest in studying.
The clue is: without having an interest in education, children are not going to study hard. That is why parents should be actively involved in the learning process.
The active participation of parents in the educational process of kids is vital. There are some tips that will help not only to get in touch with the child but also to make the education his hobby:
1) Spend more time educating kids
If parents do not spend enough time with their children, they become irresponsible and lose interest in education.
2) Support your kids
To support a kid is to believe in him. The support of those whom the child considers significant to himself is very important to him. Adults have a lot of opportunities to demonstrate their satisfaction with children achievements or efforts. The task of teachers and parents is to teach a kid to cope with various tasks by creating a connection with him.
3) Meet your kid teacher/educator in kindergarten/school.
Systematic communication with child’s educator/teacher will help parents to better understand the child’s abilities and shortcomings.
4) Discuss problems.
Any kid may have problems preventing him from studying. A parents’ role is to ask a child about the problems if they exist and try to help to find a proper solution. The key point is to be attentive and friendly so that the child can speak openly.
5) The education should be his habit.
Parents should teach a kid to go to bed on time and wake up early in the morning. Another great move is to make him sit and practice even if he does not want to. It will help to develop the habit of practicing. A parents’ role is to prevent any useless time wasting, however, it should be done in a polite manner using some games or tricks to not hurt the child’s self-confidence.
This guest post was written by an anonymous young woman who turned her mom’s talent into a profitable family enterprise.
In my student years, I got a scholarship and additional income at part-time jobs. But this money was not enough to satisfy my financial ambitions. There were many things I wished to buy, many countries I dreamed to visit. In addition, I always wanted to launch my own business and do something useful, help people around me feel happy.
As a future marketing specialist, I knew enough about brands promotion. It was only necessary to find a win-win idea for my first startup. Inspiration came very unexpectedly when I was eating a delicious cake cooked by my mother. I have always been delighted with her cuisine, just as other family members and guests visiting us did. My mom is a fairy, but she uses a spoon instead of a magic wand.
I thought: “Why don’t I turn her hobby into a profitable business that will bring income to our family?” When I asked her opinion, she was shy and answered: “Why would people want to buy my cooking when there are so many restaurants and branded food?” But I was sure that there was something special in her culinary art and I would find ways to make this project successful, to dispel her doubts and to start planning our venture.
It took some time to research the café business. I understood that money I had was not enough for basic investment, so it was necessary to take a loan in a bank. In addition, I had to spend much time on this startup, so my academic performance was threatened, most of academic assignments were written by specialists from Pro-Papers, and I had to rewrite several exams to pass to the next course. Although it was clear that running a successful enterprise is not easy, I decided to try and started from analyzing the experience of successful café owners. It was important to make only correct decisions to avoid the bankruptcy risk.
During some time, I just visited cafes in my city to understand which trends are popular, what kind of space people need to communicate and relax. Also, I had to come up with some unique features to make my project stand out on a competitors’ background, choose a target audience and satisfy its needs.
My mom suggested to make a cozy design in our café, fill it with beautiful pictures, flowers, pleasant aromas. Since she is a professional designer, I asked her to plan the interior. After getting the money in the bank, I rented premises which she decorated and furnished. My dad and brother helped us to buy all interior items, install lightning and cooking equipment.
The next step was finding reliable suppliers with good prices. I understood that it was necessary to offer quality and cheap products to attract potential clients’ attention, I agreed with several affordable brands on wholesale cooperation. Some additional supplies and tableware were bought at the final stage.
When everything was ready, we have invited the first clients to our café. As it was located on the outskirts where there are not many restaurants and entertainment centers, the absence of similar enterprises on our and adjacent streets helped to avoid tough competition. My mother cooked her best cake and muffins. Since the café was small (five tables with four soft chairs in each), I was the only waitress, and I had enough time to take orders, make coffee or tea and bring food to clients.
My brother’s hobby is playing guitar. He was studying at music school and always knew how to create a great atmosphere at our family dinners. I was pleased by his proposal to play for the guests. As his office day ended at 6:00 pm, he was in the café at 7:00 pm. This was the time when most people came, too. They were going home from work, decided to spend some time with friends, drink a cup of coffee, eat a delicious pastry, listen to pleasant music and enjoy sweet aromas.
The evening schedule was convenient for me as I was studying at the university. Lectures ended at about 3:00 pm, so I opened the café at 4:00. All the food was ready as my mom had a flexible schedule and usually was free in the morning.
During the first month, our incomes were rather modest. I worried whether I could pay off my loan. But over time, many clients turned into regulars, recommended our café to their friends and relatives who also wished to try my mom’s tasty cuisine and listen to my brother’s music.
In addition, I applied the marketing knowledge gained at the university. As my advertisement budget was rather low, I mainly took advantage of online marketing: sent invitations to my friends, posted adds in social networks, made videos where my mom explained how she cooks her cakes, held online polls and promotions.
Thanks to significant efforts and love for my work, I managed to pay off the loan and earn good money. A year after the opening of the café, I graduated from the university and had to choose between two options: to become an employee in a company or to develop my own enterprise. As a person who loves freedom and understands that a startup can be profitable, I decided to go my way and devoted all my time and energy to the café. My mom also left her former position and started to work full-time with me.
Experience has demonstrated that we made the correct choice. Over some time, five tables in the small café on the outskirts were not enough to satisfy our bold entrepreneurial desires. We moved to the city center and opened a restaurant, hired waiters, a chef who cooks pizza, meat, salads, soups and other dishes besides desserts.
Mom’s cake which inspired me to launch a startup is still one of the key items in our menu. I hope that this article will encourage you to embody your dreams.
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