THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY Jan. 15, 2009

It's a New Year full of many changes-in honor of "change," I'm making a few changes to my blog--starting with Thoughtful Thursdays...

I'll dedicate each Thursday to a simple, thought-provoking something-be it a quote, story, song, memory, photo or video.

"The best way to make children good is to make them happy." -Oscar Wilde
I've always believed the best lesson I could ever teach my kids-is that happiness is a choice. As much as I love Mr. Wilde's quote, I think "the best way to make good children is to teach them to choose happy."


Children Learn What They Live - Dorothy Law Neite
(in my words: Monkey See=Monkey Do)

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child learns to feel shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world.