Volunteering Can Help You Manage Your Time
In the hustle and bustle of life, we all try to invent new parenting
tips and tricks, and develop time management skills. But life sometimes
speeds by so fast that we can actually see time slipping away. So
here is something different to try that might help you and your child(ren)
become better people or at least feel like you're making a difference
in this world:
Do you have or know of a lonely elder or neighbor? On a day where
you feel like you just can't do it anymore, need a break from the
children, or just need time to CLEAN (which seems to be the most
widely complained-about problem), why not have one of these nice
people over for some special quiet time with your children? Better
yet, see if you can set up a time to have the children go to their
house. If you have older children, it would be a good way to teach
them about how important our elders are to us.
The children can help straighten up their home, or bring goodies
to share while they read a story to them. I would even ask the elder
to share some of his/her life history with the kids. My children
used to listen to their adopted Grandma Irene talk about her life
on the farm and meager Christmas times. In fact, they still remember
what chair they were sitting in with her over 7 years ago. I got
quite a bit of cleaning done that day too!
Copyright © 1999 - 2001 Susie Glennan
Susie Glennan has been happily married since 1982, is mom to 3 teenagers,
and is a Home Maker, Nurturer, Teacher, Author, Professional Speaker,
Toastmaster, President of The Busy Woman, Inc., DBA - The Busy Woman's Daily
Planner®. She teaches time management seminars, offers FREE consultations
with your order, and will help you set up a schedule that's right for you.
800-848-7715 www.thebusywoman.com
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