Insparenting

I hope, whatever it is, it’s only for the best of the child.

Angelina Jolie’s Adoption of Pax Thien Turns Messy

“Stunning actress and philanthropist, Angelina Jolie has run into a slight adoption snag. The latest addition to her family, three year-old Pax Thien has a history that might cause the actress and mother of four, some problems…”

I’m not tagged by anyone but I got this meme from SciFi Dad. Yes, from a father.

He got it from Laural Dawn who was tagged by Ali. Ali was tagged by Haley-O. Well, that’s it, I don’t think finding the one starting this meme is an easy task. So, I stopped ’til Haley-O. If not, I won’t be able to start answering the question.

Ok, for me, real moms don’t simply follow every single thing mentioned by a parenting book. They use those theories as basic information. They would use their intuition in making final decision on what’s best for their children, in taking actions. It means that, real moms use their heart to raise their children.

Are you real moms?

Just like SciFi Dad, I won’t tag anyone but I would be pleased if you do and let me know what you have in mind about real moms.

It’s as simple as that, isn’t it?

Remember my tips number 3 on dealing with tantrum?

Have you asked that question today?

I’ve just found this story written last Tuesday. And, I’m totally touched.

It’s Jen’s experience when she met this mother with a baby boy in the box with four very big names. It’s a very touching story. A story deserving an award.

So, Jen, your blog is our BLOG OF THE WEEK.

Not only for the beauty of your story, but also for your kindness toward the mother of the boy.

5-6 months:

1. Smiling and producing voices to grab your attention
2. Looking at the person calling them
3. Getting worried while faced to unusual situation

7-8 months:

4. Initiating to start a contact with you
5. Responding your simple questions with their face, move, or voice
6. Showing happiness and disappointment
7. Aware of compliment and your enthusiasm toward them

9-10 months:

8. Hugging or kissing you back if you do them
9. Big curiosity
10. Trying to understand your words

11-2 months:

11. Showing their love by not wanting to be left by you
12. Easily changing emotions, from happy to sad, sad to angry, sad to happy
13. Willing to try anything to get what they want

*Based on experience and other moms’ sharing*

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