parenting with Time Outs

HERE IS A NOTE FROM OUR DAUGHTER WHO HAS TWO CHILDREN,TWO YEARS AND 6 WEEKS...
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Reply |Kimberly Dobson to me
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Time Out!


We are all familiar with the commonly used phrase "time out" and most, if not all of the time, it's associated with a misbehaving child. This time it's not. It's a reminder from a busy mom to all moms (and dads) that it's absolutely critical to take a time out from everything else to be present with your kids for an hour, an afternoon or a day every week. 100% present.


I know it's not that easy in this day and age with technology at your fingertips...social networks to keep up with, busy schedules, etc. But it's an absolute must to turn everything off: all of your gadgets: blackberry, Facebook updates, text messages, Twitter, soccer schedules, etc. and schedule a "time out" with your kids. Be focused and have fun without distration. You owe it to your kids and to yourself.


Years ago parents seemed a lot more focused on just "be-ing". Technology did not exist and time spent (quality time spent) with your kids was a given. That's "organic" to me. Let's get back to the organic days...let's put our technology down for a bit and spend quality time with our kids. It's a reminder to me and perhaps you. So, here it is....loud