Getting Your Groove Back

It’s not the cards your dealt, but how you deal with them that matters…

Click here for ‘Woman Talk’.  Part of the Getting your Groove Back Show – with Tips and Advice on How to Get Your Groove Back!

The one thing the writer of this book, African American writer Sapphire, was clear to bring across, was that despite her woes, Precious was not a victim.

This is the story of child abuse – impregnated twice by her father, physical abuse by her Mother and emotional abuse by both.  Many a situation that is happening in our homes TODAY, but yet denied, ignored and buried under the carpet. Women, Men and Children walking around with a guilt that is not there’s.

It is a situation not prejudiced by class nor the colour of your skin, yet can strip a person of their self esteem, their confidence and ultimately their Groove.

Getting your Groove Back Advice:

No matter how long ago the abuse took place, speaking out will empower you.  For the abuser, it is an issue of Power, not sex and more often than not you will discover that the abuser was probably abused themselves.

There are just amazing support groups out there that deal with all areas of abuse, so your story will come as no shock to them.  Speaking out, is the first step towards Getting Your Groove Back!

Check out the Getting Your Groove Back Show.  Discussing  Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, and Money, online www.generationradion.co.uk, every Friday between 1-2pm and Wednesday’s at 10pm

Baby Einstein Scam – Hothousing your Kid?

Okay, it’s official Mums – we were done!

It’s been reported that Disney is being sued over the claims made about the baby Einstein Videos.  Basically, in a nutshell, its effectiveness at turning your kid into the next Einstein protege has been proven to be a load of…well, bo..”%*/?ks. I’m sorry to swear, I’m just a tad annoyed.  I should of said nonsense.  A load of nonsense.

I can not tell you the amount of time I spent trying to get this bloomin(g) video for my son when he was a baba.  Everywhere was sold out at the time – thank gawd for that.

Anyway, when it comes to my son’s education, I’ve been guilty of doing the whole hothousing, private schools and tutor thing and have also delved a bit into the whole gone with the fairies, bohemian style education.

Indeed, there were issues with them both.  Both also had their positives.  With the private school, the hour and a half homework sessions everyday after school and during the holidays was a nightmare.  Combine this with every after school activity known to man, simply strip children of their childhood groove.

On the contrary, the airy fairy more laid back, open learning system  schools are living on planet mars.  The children are pleasant enough, truly very pleasant in fact.  Delightful and confident.  Just as thick as shit.

Getting your groove back tip:

No one knows your kid like you do.  Each are different with their own unique personalities and style.  You simply have to pick a school that is conducive with your childs personality.  If for example, you have an academic kid where reciting his times tables before bed time is their idea of fun, then an academic type school would be a walk in the park for them.  You’d be doing them an injustice if this was not nurtured.

Conversely, if your kid is more creative in style or sporty, then choose a school accordingly.  A solely academic environment will cause them nothing but stress. A creative or sporty environment on the other hand, will simply make them come into their own.  Some may see this as a leap of faith but just think of the many creative and sporty personalities we see on the TV today.

I have huge admiration for my neighbours who have sent their two boys to two different schools according to their personality’s.  One is independent, boards and loves it.  The other who is more of a Mummy’s boy and a bit clingy but incredibly sporty, goes to a great school nearby.

The key thing to remember is not to live our lives through our children. What may have worked for you education wise, may not necessarily work for them. It takes brave parents to do what’s right for their kid and not their mates kid, or the Joneses.