Tired Kids

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On this week's series of Theme Thursdays we are talking about kids getting tired, over stimulated by activities.

How do you know when your child is tired, over stimulated with activities and plain exhausted? In our home both our kids react in such a way that would make you think they have more energy! that is the first warning sign. They start running in circles, screaming, asking for something to eat, something to drink -within seconds of finishing their complete meal!- everything turns into a battle and it's parents vs. kids. They start rebelling against rules, when we say ok time for bath it turns into drama.

It's important for us as parents to know our kids well, so well that we can see the warning signs telling us to slow down. I have to admit I do get tired, but like to keep going. I like sharing new places with my family, visiting museums and having fun. However I should also know when to stop. Take a deep breath and enjoy a day at home doing nothing in particular.

This morning our 6 year old gave us the final warning, rebelling against everything and doing the opposite of what she had to do in order to be ready for school. It is a battle that both my husband and I do not like one bit, but it happens. Glad the weekend is here we will take this opportunity to regroup and recover so that come Monday morning she is ready for her regular activities.

How do you know when your kids are done? Are there any warning signs? How do you regroup?

Theme Thursday's week 12/22

I am thankful to live in a Country that prides itself on diversity, in case I didn't mention before I am a University Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in International Business. I choose this major mostly because I love to learn about other cultures, traditions and languages.

This Country has so many different cultures, religions and languages. Each of them with their own holiday traditions some different some alike. In my family we have our own United Nations with Cuban, Mexican, Scottish, Jewish, African, Asian and even Middle Eastern nationalities. I love how diverse we are and how much this has contributed to our respect of others.

RESPECT, it is a strong word; a very important word that leads to PEACE. When we RESPECT others we achieve PEACE.

At our home we are Catholics and celebrate Christmas at other family member's home they celebrate Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. Through our actions we are also teaching our children. I always remember that poem that our Parenting Class teacher's have in their classroom: When you thought I wasn't watching....

It is so true! so this Holiday Season let's remember to RESPECT one another and teach our children the true meaning of our holiday's no matter race, religion or traditions. Many bloggers have been talking about feeling left out because they don't celebrate Hanukkah. I would like for everyone to feel included because it is after all a very special season for all of us!

Me and my family wish you a very wonderful Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas. Hopefully one day everyone will RESPECT other's traditions.

Theme Thursday's and Fun Fact Friday's

Next week we will begin our week with a new series for Thursdays and Fridays:

Theme Thursdays: Each week we will choose a subject and share our thoughts on it. We hope you join us and share your points of view.

Fun Fact Fridays: Every Friday we will share a fun fact to share with you.

We hope you continue to follow us on our adventures. Menu Mondays, Toddler Tuesdays and Where? What? Wednesdays will continue.

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