If society maintains its present rate of change, what will their children’s world be like twenty years from now? As traditional values continue to break down, what rules will guide their children as they face challenges yet undreamed of? And as they stand on the threshold of an uncertain future, what should parents do to help them prepare?

Parents should accept as natural their concern about the future of their offspring. It is doubtless prompted by a fervent hope that today’s children develop into tomorrow’s happy and successful adults. But parents can do more than just wonder. They can teach their children a simple goal-setting process that shows them how to achieve success and how to reap the many bonuses that accompany success.

The ability to set and attain realistic goals has far-reaching implications. Because success is the ultimate confidence-builder, the child who establishes goals and works to achieve them reaps the invaluable benefit of greater self-esteem. Each successive achievement generates the momentum to set and attain newer and more challenging goals.

The process is gloriously self-reinforcing. Each success brings a wealth of positive reactions from others, and each compliment or pat on the back contributes to a child’s belief in himself. The end product is a child who grows more confident and secure with each new achievement. And a secure, confident child is far better equipped to deal with the occasional disappointments and losses that are an inevitable part of life.

Goal-setting can be taught to elementary school children and refined to meet their changing needs as they move on to high school. Considering a child’s developmental timetable, 8 years of age is an ideal time for parents to introduce the goal-setting process. The typical 8-year-old is beginning to grasp the concept of cause and effect, and will be capable of understanding that certain desired actions may lead to certain desired ends. In addition to being intellectually ready, the 8-year-old’s differentiation between fantasy and reality has become more firmly established. This enables the child to choose goals that are more realistic and attainable than those a younger child might select.  

Today we went to the mall for some groceries. We also met my husband’s long college friend in the third floor and on our way we again passed by the used books store. We drop by for a while and fortunately found a number of coloring books and story books. They were all so cheap so we get them to the counter and pay for them. My little boy is happy with his new books. However this time I need to keep an eye on him. Why? Well, babies are babies; I am really scared he might eat the crayons.

A lot of things have changed from bicycle to 3 wheel carts, pedal cars, and now there’s battery powered kiddy vehicle which is commonly known as power wheels.  Power wheels are battery powered electric ride on vehicles designed for kids. They come in different models. Seeing them is like viewing miniature models of different tricycle and cars.  There’s Jeeps, Honda Minimoto, Peg Perego Gaucho Super Power S Series, Orange County Choppers, Power Wheels Ninja, Power Wheels MX3, Jeep Wrangler, Formula Cars, Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Battery Powered Hummer, Ford Mustang, Chevy and more.  Every time we stroll in the malls and get to pass by these toys we never fail to get our soon 2 year old little boy into it for him to have a feel of the ride, and wish that he’ll grow very soon because we just can’t wait seeing him driving his toy car.

So during the Parents and Teachers meeting we tackle the things to be improved and among them are to put additional school furniture such as study carrels, and book cases in the library for the student to be able to focus on their reading and studies. Also we suggested that the Science laboratory furniture be replaced with much durable furniture. The parents and teachers worked hand in hand raised funds and in two months the library and Science laboratory looked a lot better with the new furniture.

Her son has been dependent to drugs and worst before she knew it her precious one has turned alcoholic. Without her knowledge her son sneaks out at night for some alcohol. This was the time that they finally took an action of sending their son to the best drug rehabilitation centers to save him from the wrong lifestyle that he is becoming accustomed. He has got a long-term rehabilitation and was sent to an institution away from home and from his friends.

Every time I think of what my cousin went through when he was dealing with his drug and alcohol dependence I get sick to my stomach; he looked horrible and all sunken in and skinny. Good thing he has gotten into a Native American rehab and realized that his life before drug and alcohol dependence was a happy one and that drugs and alcohol has changed him differently. So far things turned out right for my cousin. He has been rehabilitated and has turned away from drugs and alcohol even before it took a toll on him. Drug and alcohol abuse is not an uncomplicated fix, but it isn’t a terminal disease that you have to live with perpetually. If you find the right drug and alcohol treatment center, a person’s life, choices and actions can be turned around. After all, drug dependence and alcoholism is just a choice.

1. The time to exercise is when you think you are too busy for it.

2. Select a sport that compensates for the excessive demands of your occupation.

3. Be moderate, avoid overdoing and overstrain.   

4. Engage in more than one favorite sport so that more muscles are used and some muscles not overworked.

How much exercise? A good guide for judging the amount is what the physical educators all call “recovery ability.” In activity, both the breathing and heart rate speed up, but ten minutes after you stop, both should get back very nearly to their rate before you begin the exercise. If following a two-hour rest you still fell weak, you have overexerted for your present condition. None of this means to stop exercising: it simply means you must start more slowly.

The following exercises were designed by the American Medical Association for adults. They are scientifically sound and the product of years of study. Used daily, they will help to increase organic vigor, muscular strength, body suppleness, and motor reaction. Do them correctly, vigorously, and in good posture. If you have not been exercising, in the beginning repeat each exercise the minimum number of times, then gradually increase counts to maximum. Ten minutes of your time everyday can pay big dividend in good health.

We then help her prepare the baby’s room. For the baby shower, we started with a list of important people to invite. We also contact some of our closest friends who live quite distant to join and celebrate the party. We sent them personalized invitation cards and we were glad that they confirm to come. This party is special and is going to be full of excitement.  

As one of her closest friend and soon the baby’s godmother I want her to feel that I care and I am happy for her and her first precious baby. So way ahead I thought of wonderful surprises that I could possibly come up to. I decide to shop at an online baby store. It has to be unique, so I have to come up with personalized baby gifts. Shopping online is great; I came across with best baby shower gifts and I now know what to give for her little boy.

Purchasing the item online is very comfortable for me.  There is so much time to shop and a lot of variety of gift item to choose from, all for the baby and my friend. I also check for the online store’s reliability to be sure that the item will arrive at the specific time. So much for that it also saves a lot of money and time.

Keep your cellphone turned off. Only se it to make outgoing calls.

Set priorities. Rather than just having a list of to-dos, figure out what time periods during the day you are dedicating to working on a specific item.

Live in the moment. You’ll be happier and more connected. Think about what you taste, feel touch and hear right now.

Keep a journal. Journaling can help ease the stress of being overworked. You have to take time to focus on the writing, and it slows you down. It’s OK to talk about how frazzled you feel in the journal.

I also remember my crush back in high school. He possesses good looks and was talented. A lot of ladies in school admired him and needless to say he was very confident. But that was before he developed adult acne. His acne was really worst that it took away his good looks. His once beautiful and healthy skin is gone. He seeks medication and went through several treatments for years. The medication may have helped somehow but not much. Now he no longer has acne but that acne have really left him ugly acne scars.

When my baby boy turned five months, I notice that he has got a dry skin in the right side of his face. We don’t know what that was but that it looks like ringworm. My husband and I decide to bring him to the doctor for his skin check-up.  He told us that it was just a minor skin allergy caused by his bath soap. The doctor’s prescribe a topical steroid cream for his skin allergies.