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December 2003
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A
MESSAGE FROM VICKIE |
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FREE
TELE-GATHERING |
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WHAT
YOUR KIDS REALLY WANT FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
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VICKIE
ON THE AIR! |
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ON-LINE
PARENTING COURSE |
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GIVE
US YOUR FEEDBACK! |
A
MESSAGE FROM VICKIE
Happy Holidays!
Welcome to our new subscribers from Minneapolis, Chicago and
Houston. It was wonderful meeting you all on the book tour! And
what a blessing to wrap up my first ever book tour in time to
be home for the holidays!
Those who are familiar with the Parenting With Soul newsletter
will notice our new look this month. The changes come with new
features on the website as well, including archives of our past
newsletters.
I look forward to working with you to bring more soul into your
parenting.
All my best,
Vickie Falcone
WHAT
YOUR KIDS REALLY WANT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Ahh, the holidays. Quiet mornings in a blanket of fresh snow,
baking cookies with the kids, humming holiday tunes while you
sip hot toddies by the fire.
It's a vision we all share as the holidays draw near. And it's
often a train wreck by the time they get here! Financial stress,
frenzied shopping and feuding relatives can bring us crashing
back to reality.
Here are the TOP FIVE questions that parents can ask themselves
in order to de-stress and create peaceful holidays - in spite
of it all.
Have I taken time to create my vision for the holidays? First
and foremost, create a picture in your mind of what you want
to experience this holiday season. The surest way to get there
is to envision yourself there first. What we focus on grows,
so be clear, be confident and think happiness, not perfection.
Remember the words of Emerson, "Be very careful what you
set your heart upon, for you will surely have it."
Have I taken care of myself? It's not selfish.
It's smart! We can only give others what we authentically possess.
So during the holidays, even more than other times of the year,
it is vitally important that we attend to our mental, physical
and spiritual renewal. It can be as simple as choosing to skip
trimming the bonsai or baking another dozen cookies and opting
for a centering practice like sipping a cup of tea, reading a
book or going for a walk.
Is my child really misbehaving, or is he simply trying
to get my attention in the best way he knows how? Misbehavior
during the holidays can simply mean too much stimulation (how
many times can one four year-old sit on Santa's lap, really?).
But misbehavior is often a cry for attention. Yours.
Am I willing to let go of the things I cannot change? Uncle
Harry may still drink too much, your kids may still fight and
your mother-in-law may never like your latkes, but YOU have the
power to change it all, simply by changing your reaction to it.
Have I made connecting with my child more important
than holiday logistics? A year from now no one will
remember if your holiday cards arrived two days late; but your
kids will remember that you played the part of a lamb in their
living room Christmas play; and they will cherish it. Your
child wants your presence more than your presents; remember
to make frequent eye contact, get on their level, and offer
a loving touch - when they're grown they'll remember the feelings
associated with the holidays much more than the gifts they
received.
Last but certainly not least...make a list of things you do
want to change. Incorporate those into your vision for next year
-- which brings us back to number one: "Take time to create
your vision."
ON-LINE
PARENTING COURSE
Now you can take a parenting class on-line from the comfort
of your own home. Parenting With Soul is a low-cost cyber-course
that provides you with powerful parenting tools that really work!
Based on my new book, you'll find easy steps to help you navigate
tough day-to-day challenges.
You'll move through the course at your own pace and reap the
rewards immediately as you begin to create more peace at home.
Find out more about the course now!
Parenting
With Soul
FREE
PARENTING TELE-GATHERING
Are you looking for help on a specific parenting topic? Want
to learn more about conscious parenting? Just want to connect
with like-minded moms and dads? Join me for a free tele-gathering,
an opportunity for you to "gather" on the "telephone" and
learn valuable parenting tools.
Simply pick up the phone and dial 212-461-5905. When they ask
for your PIN # punch in 4258 and you're in! Once you call in,
simply listen quietly and wait for the discussion to begin. Throughout
the hour, there are always opportunities for questions and comments!
My next tele-gathering is Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 12:00 Noon MST.
It's best to call from a land-line, and feel free to call from
home or work. I look forward to hearing from you!
VICKIE
ON THE AIR!
I will be a guest on World Talk Radio this Wednesday, Dec. 3rd
at 3:00pm MST. World Talk Radio is an internet radio talk show
hosted by Kathleen Brooks, Ph.D., of ethicalife.com. Our topic
is WHAT YOUR CHILDREN REALLY WANT FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Simply click
this link or copy and paste it to your browser: www.worldtalkradio.com/show.asp?sid=13
Listeners' calls are welcome! Call toll-free, 1-888-514-2100.
Please spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested
in this broadcast.
GIVE
US YOUR FEEDBACK!
I welcome your ideas and suggestions for articles. Please feel
free to contact me at vickie@parentingwithsoul.com.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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