Theresa James

Everyone gets angry, frustrated and hurt. We tend to respond quickly and irrationally in those moments. It is so important to stop and calm down before reacting. This book shares a funny but irrational story to teach children this lesson.

As parents, one of our many roles is to be teachers. We must encourage our children when possible to overcome obstacles, find courage and push forward in their lives. Sometimes those obstacles seem gigantic, but confidence and assurance can make all the difference. A heart-warming bonus is when you watch your child share their story of courage with another to help them with their struggle.

We hold certain things precious and dear. In order to protect those items, we say to our young children, No Dont touch. My mother taught me to respect other peoples property, and I wanted to teach my children the same lesson. A greater gift happened for me while teaching this lesson. I learned that while I was sharing my treasures with my children, I was enjoying the precious time spent with each child and the undivided attention and love. Sharing precious treasures turned into precious time and creating precious memories. Those memories are the real treasure

Traditions can add such value to a family dynamic. I began buying each child a special ornament every year to hang on the Christmas tree from the time they were born. Many of those ornaments were from family trips or special occasions.When the children were young, they created handmade ornaments at school for me, which I cherish to this day.Each year we would take time to share stories about our special ornaments as we decorate the Christmas tree. The bonding and the love expressed during this time is immeasurable.