Hello and welcome to the #StayClassyMama linky.
Life is pretty manic right now, counting down to the summer holidays!
Please have a read of the rules and make sure you have my badge on your post or page.
Let your blogging friends know about the link up and encourage them to join us! Last week had more linkers so thank you so much for your support.
THE RULES:
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Add 1 or 2 posts (old or new), any topics welcome but a focus on the highs and lows of parenting is preferable: what meals and recipes have worked or not? what new toys have you discovered? where have you taken the kids this week? have you done a craft and got glitter everywhere? what gorgeous item of clothing is covered in snot?
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The linky will open at 6:00am on a Thursday and close at 11pm on a Friday
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Please comment on the host post and any other 2. I am going to aim to do my commenting and sharing over the weekend (but, you know how it is with life and stuff!)
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Please add the badge to the bottom of your page or post: I hope you like it!
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To generate even more talk about your post, tweet me @musingstiredmum with the link you have posted using #StayClassyMama and I will retweet.
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The same goes for Facebook: tag me on @loopyloulaura and I will share on my page
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When commenting on other people’s posts use #StayClassyMama so we know which link-up you are coming from
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If you can please follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & Pinterest that would be great! It will make it easier for me to tag you when I share your posts.
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On Sunday, I went along to a soft play birthday party for my niece. Not my idea of fun at the best of times but with Zach’s broken wrist, my enjoyment levels were at a minimum. I was closely supervising him whilst the others ran amok.
I spoke to some of the bigger boys, my son and nephew included, as they were racing through the little children’s area, reminding them to be careful and stay in the designated areas for people their size. There were some really tiny children there and they could easily have been knocked over or injured.
At one point a little boy snatched a cushion from Anya then climbed up the steps and barged Zach out of the way with it. Seeing no parent around, I spoke to him firmly but softly to say his behaviour was not kind. He promptly burst into tears and ran for his mum wherever the heck she might have been.
I didn’t mean to upset him but don’t regret speaking to him. Truthfully, I would expect another parent to step in and help my children make the right choices if they were behaving in a way they shouldn’t.
On school trips I have noticed that parents fail to monitor their children properly and I have stepped in to speak to them earning myself a dirty look from their ‘supervising’ parent.
The same is true for the school run. Children on bikes haring down pavements, heedless of pushchairs, small children, pregnant women and the elderly or disabled. I have told children and teenagers off for swearing and dropping litter.
Unfortunately, I hideously embarrass my own children when I do this but I want them to learn to speak up for what is right. I set clear boundaries for my children that I don’t think are unreasonable so if I spot others behaving in an anti social way then I will call them up on it.
I would be horrified if my child dropped litter deliberately and would want a member of the public to challenge them.
Of course, it isn’t always negative behaviour that I will address. If someone behaves beautifully I would also comment on that. Injuries and sadness, offering comfort and reassurance. At the soft play party, a girl fell off the steps and was screaming in pain and panic so I instantly went over and checked she was ok (it was a really scary tumble!) then guided her back to her mum. Again, I would expect others to help my children in the same way.
The saying goes ‘The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men should do nothing.’ I wouldn’t say I’m ‘good’ but I try my best and I will speak out because I feel passionate about producing the next generation with love and respect for humanity and the planet. (Read here about what I think is important to instil in our children)
Children learn by example. They push boundaries and need to learn from mistakes but they do NEED to know when they are making those mistakes otherwise they will continue to make them.
Seeing some of the teenagers in the exams I invigilate, it is obvious that no one ever tells them no. They come into school with incorrect uniform, no equipment and a smug attitude. They are in for a shock in the real world…
My children aren’t perfect. My parenting certainly isn’t either. But I am trying and that it what counts. Are you?
Happy Monday everyone and welcome to Global Blogging!
Wherever you are in the world, come and join me and Heather at Shank You Very Much! You can link up any 2 posts then please comment on both host posts and the one in front of yours.
Please encourage your friends to join us by sharing on social media (or send them a DM and insist)! Linkies are a great way to discover new blogs and blogging friends as well as promote your own posts and raise your DA so please visit us each week!
Pop over and get friendly in our Facebook group! Add your post to the weekly thread and get sharing! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2041178179277587/
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So why should you use this linky? We have fascinating bloggers join us every week, Heather has an amazing sense of humour and every week we pick our favourite post so link up now to get the chance to earn our featured blogger badge and a precious backlink.
My favourite from last week’s posts was from Mummy of a Square Peg, a beautiful read about the autism journey that parents may encounter. Heather has chosen a post from Tired but Crafty Mummy with her exploration of our wonderful oceans using a book as a starting point. Please add your featured blogger badge! :
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Bloggers from all around the world are invited to link up their posts: come and join us!
As usual for a linky there are a few rules:
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If you need any help linking up, tweet one of us (@HeatherKeet, @musingstiredmum), we are happy to help!
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Please add #globalblogging to any comment so we know you came from here!
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If the post before yours does not have our badge or a backlink then please do not comment but pick another that takes your fancy
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You may link up to 2 posts between 6am on Monday and 11pm on Tuesday (BST!). All subjects welcome!
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Fancy a retweet? Use our handles and we will retweet you! (@HeatherKeet, @musingstiredmum)
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Pin to our Pinterest board! #globalblogging
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Want an extra like on Insta? Use the hashtag #globalblogging and check out the others as well!
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We can share your post on Facebook too! Just mention us on your FB post and we will share it on our pages @loopyloulaura @ShankYouHeather
Please follow the rules! Remember to comment (we will be checking and if you don’t reciprocate then you will be blocked from future link ups, please remember to approve comments as soon as you can to avoid confusion)
A reminder from your hosts – please remember to put our badge on the post you are linking, if it isn’t visible we will no longer be commenting and your post will be removed. Please message us if you need help with this step.
Also, remember to link only two posts – all others will be removed and may result in you being blocked from future linkups due to spamming activity. Heather and I strive to make this community as positive and friendly for every blogger who chooses to join, but we can only do that if everybody has the same intention. We have also noticed that some people are linking up their own linky which is a bit cheeky really 🙁 As always, all other post topics are welcome!
I look forward to reading your posts and getting social! Have a great week everyone!
