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NOVEMBER 2004
 
Here is what you'll see in this issue of MyBabyConnection.com Newsletter

1. New Product Arrivals
2. Feature Products
3. Article:
4. Hot Sites to See!
5. Motherhood Quotes

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ARE YOUR CHILDREN GROWING UP TOO FAST?
 by: Kimberly Chastain

Each time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling
- walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we as parents
are excited and a little sad as well. We want our children to grow up,
but we reminisce about the "good old" days. I think those mixed feelings
are normal for all of us. My question for you is - "Are your children
growing up too fast emotionally and socially?" We can't stop their
physical growth, but we can effect their emotional and social growth.

Our society is compressing childhood more and more to where children are
not children for very long. We only have 18 years in our entire life to
be children. We struggle as parents to keep our children innocent.
Unfortunately, the events of September 11th stole away even more of our
children's innocence.

Children are not little adults. Often, children dress like adults in
miniature. Children want to emulate their teen or adult heroes in dress
and talk. As parents we are fighting a raging river in keeping our
children young and innocent. Society, schools, and parents are pushing
children to grow up too fast.

Answer the following questions to see if your children are growing up
too fast?

1. Do your children want to wear clothing that is designed for much
older children?

2. Do your younger children want to watch TV shows designed for
teenagers? Do your teenagers want to watch adult TV shows that contain
sex and violence?

3. Are the books your children are reading age appropriate?

4. Are your children involved in so many extra-curricular activities
they have no down time to just explore or goof off?

5. Are your children losing that wonderful "childish" sense of wonder
about the world or do they know it all?

6. Do your find your children are growing increasingly inpatient and
have to be entertained? Do they often say I'm bored?

7. Can you remember the last time you told your child you are not old
enough to know about a certain topic and we will talk about it when you
get older?

8. When was the last time you told your children, "No, you can't do that
until your older or that outfit is not acceptable to wear in our
family?"

9. Do you monitor what music your children listen to, computer games
they play, Internet sites they visit - are they age appropriate?

10. Do your children hang out with much older kids who are not a good
influence?

Hopefully, these questions have caused you to stop and think about how
quickly your children are growing up. Due to society's pressures you
will have to make a concerted effort to keep your children innocent.
There will be parent and child peer pressure to force your children to
do things early. You may not be a popular parent when you say No to
something "everyone else is doing." Parenting is not for the
fainthearted or a popularity contest.

In closing, let me relate a recent example. I was watching a morning
news shoe and they were discussing summer camps for kids. The guest said
more and more kids are looking for computer and science camps, in order
to improve their resumes for college. I found myself yelling at the TV -
"Why can't you just enjoy camp, instead of it looking good on a resume.
When did camp stop being fun and started being work?"

Remember the wise words of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes 3:1 - "There is
a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven."
Childhood is a precious time and it is all ready much too short, keep
your children innocent and protect their childhood.

About The Author© 2004 Kimberly Chastain Kimberly M. Chastain, MS, LMFT
is the Christian Working Mom Coach and a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist who specializes in helping Christian women make the most of
their lives. She is the author of the on-line course, "I Can't Say No"
and Pearls of Encouragement for Christian Working Moms, a free e-book.
If you suffer from "I Can't Say 'No" Syndrome, visit Kimberly's site
today for the details on an exciting email course that's sure to set you
free!

http://www.christianworkingmom.com/online.htm. The Text Information Box
above MUST be included for reprint privileges. You may reprint this
article in it's entirety with the attached text box. kimberly@jerpat.org


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Babys First Quilt
A unique and very special crib quilt that is sure to become a family
treasure. Our baby quilt is made with love fashioned in solids, prints
and satin trim. The center of attention is the adorable teddy bear with
your baby's precious face. What an unforgettable gift for baby! 
http://www.babysfirstquilt.com

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**HOT SITES TO SEE*
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R & R Personalizing - http://www.randrpersonalizing.com

Special Delivery Baby Showers  -
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Bonny Babies Incredibly Innovative Baby Products & Gifts -
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Cu-Tees - http://www.cu-tees.org

My Kidz Closet - http://www.mykidzcloset.com

Soft Cloth Bunz - http://www.softclothbunz.com

For Momz & Kids Inc. - http://www.formomsandkids.com

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MOTHERHOOD QUOTES
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Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs in my
field, since the payment is pure love.  ~Mildred B. Vermont


The moment a child is born, the mother is also born.  She never existed
before.  The woman existed, but the mother, never.  A mother is
something absolutely new.  ~Rajneesh

Sweater, n.:  garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. 
~Ambrose Bierce

When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts.  A
mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her
child.  ~Sophia Loren, Women and Beauty


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