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Donna Perugini Children's Author

Extending Valentines Day to All Year Long!

  

Donna Perugini Children's Author and MomIs it Possible to Extend Valentines Day All Year??

 

It’s February and the first thought that comes to mind is Valentines Day.  What if you could extend Valentines Day throughout the year?  I’m not just talking about the candy, gifts and cards. One way in particular is watching your words…picking the right words and only speaking the ‘grace’ filled words for your family. 

 

Do You Hear Your Mother Like a Tape in Your Head?

You know how you were brought up and it might be an effort to give your child praise especially if you feel they didn’t earn or deserve it.  Those words you speak will be with them for their lifetime. Have you ever heard of  ‘mommy-tapes’ that run through your thoughts and guess what pops out of your mouth?  That’s right, everything your mother built into your character with her words. Mothers are not alone as there are many men who still hear the ‘daddy-tapes’ …harsh or uplifting.  You get to make the choice today to give over 50% of your words to encouraging, filling up their ‘love tank’ and helping them to believe in themselves.

 

Do Your Future Grandchildren a Favor!

There is so much potential wrapped up in their little frames! You’ll be doing your grandchildren a huge favor by empowering your children now. You can still discipline, but without the character assasination names.  Maybe you’ve failed up until now. You can succeed if you do not give up with praising your child. Yes, there’s the long day, whining and messes, but words you use now when you’re tired live on…and on…and on. 

 

Pass on the Positive…

A child that believes negative character expressions from you is also subject to bullying at school. When they believe your character descriptions…negative or positive….the results are catching. There’s power in your words; more power than you can imagine. Work on building up instead of pulling down. Maybe you got a raw deal, but change your child’s life now as an installment payment on your grandchild’s life.

 

Get an Accountability Partner

Find a friend who you can be accountable to. If your day has too many stresses, give them a call to ‘talk you down’. Take a deep breath and walk away to find the right words for your child. Can’t think of any immediately? Write them down and tape them to cabinets, the refrigerator, mirrors, doors….anyplace you can look quickly. You can do this! The ending to your child’s story hasn’t been written yet. Wake them up with a smile, kiss and hug them goodbye at the door. If it’s a hurried goodbye, yell ‘I love you!’ as they leave. Keep it up for a week and write about your success, because you really did succeed and change their future! 

Do you have any suggestions for speaking the right words?  Give the readers your thoughts and comment!

 

4 Responses to “Extending Valentines Day to All Year Long!”

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    I love this post Donna! Wouldn’t the world be a much healthier, happier place if we all could remember how impactful our words are? I am going to share this wonderful ” full of wisdom” post my friend!
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    Joanne says:

    Very lovable inspiring blog, Thanks for having such these.
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