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welcome to the emotional feelings network of sites

A not for profit network of self-help websites.

Welcome! I hope I can help you find what you're looking for! Anytime you see an underlined word in a different color you're being offered an opportunity to learn more than what you came here for. It's important to understand the true meanings of your emotions and feelings as well as many other topics that are within this network. This entire network is set up to help those who want to help themselves find a sense of peace in their lives - discover who resides within and recover from whatever life has dealt you. Clicking on the underlined link words will open a new window so whatever page you began on will remain waiting for you to get back to it!

 

If you can't find what you're looking for here, scroll down to see an entire menu of what is offered within the emotional feelings network of sites! 

 

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9 Questions to Ask a Grandparent

Spark a conversation the entire family can enjoy with fun questions for kids to ask their grandparents.

Ages:  Adults & kids 2 & up

Looking for a fun way share family history & heritage? At your next get-together, allow your children to ask informative questions like those below. You'll be delighted by where the conversation takes you.

  1. What is your favorite family story?
  2. What is your earliest childhood memory?
  3. Where were you on the day I was born? 
  4.  Tell me something funny mom/dad did. 
  5.  What was the biggest event in your life? 
  6.  Describe our family in one word. 
  7.  What was your favorite thing to do with mom/dad? 
  8.  How do kids have it better today? How are things not as good? 
  9.  Who were your heroes as a child?

When you were my age...
Click below for questions to ask by ages & stages.

Ages 2 to 5

Younger kids are increasingly aware of their suroundings. Learning about grandparents' childhood can help them better understand their own.

  • What was your room like at my age?
  • What were your favorite foods?
  • What were family meals like?

Younger kids are increasingly aware of their suroundings. Learning about grandparents' childhood can help them better understand their own.

Ages 6 to 8

As your child ventures to school, comparing how eras have changed can prove enlightning. Try questions like these:

  • What was your first day at school like?
  • What was your favorite subject in school?
  • What did you like to do after school?


As your child ventures to school, comparing how eras have changed can prove enlightning. Try questions like these:

Ages 9 to 12

Realtionships are increasingly important to older kids. Here are questions to help generations share & compare experiences.

  • Who were your best friends?
  • What did kids wear when you wer my age?
  • What were popular songs & dances?

Realtionships are increasingly important to older kids. Here are questions to help generations share & compare experiences.

Want to keep the family learning going? Try creating a family tree.
 

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Book about Dad

Help your kids create a special memory book just for their dad. Talk with them about the things they think are special about him. Older kids might write an original story about a special time they shared with Dad, and younger ones can "fill in the blanks" from our template.

Ages:  Adults and kids 6 and up
Duration:  Over One Hour

WHAT YOU NEED
 
  • 1 - 2 foot by 4 foot sheet of poster board
  • 1 - 9 inch by 12 inch piece of felt
  • 3 - 9 inch by 12 inch pieces of heavy-duty white construction paper
  • 1-hole punch
  • Fabric glue
  • Glue stick
  • Craft foam letters
  • Colored markers
  • Ribbon

HOW TO DO IT

  • Cut out 2 - 5 1/2 inch square pieces of poster board.
  • Cut out 2 - 5 1/2 inch square pieces of felt.
  • Cut out 2 - 5 1/2 inch square pieces of heavy-duty white construction paper.
  • Cut out 6 - 5 1/4 inch square pieces of heavy-duty white construction paper.
  • To make the front book cover, use fabric glue to adhere a square of felt to one side of the poster board square and a glue stick to adhere a square of heavy-duty construction paper to the other side of the poster board.
  • Repeat this process for the back book cover.
  • Punch holes in the front and back book covers. (See template for exact position).
  • Punch holes in the 6 - 5 1/4 inch squares of white construction paper. (Use the same template)
  • Have your child write or draw special thoughts about Dad on each of the 6 pages of the book.
  • You might help younger children by giving them some phrases that they can complete. For example:

    My dad is special because____________________
    I like it when my dad_________________________
    My dad's favorite food is______________________
    My dad likes to play__________________________
    My dad is______________feet_________inches tall
    My dad weighs_________________________pounds
    My dad is____________________________years old
  • When the pages are finished, string ribbon through holes and tie into bows.
  • Print out the book title from template that reads "My Book About". Color and glue to the top front of the book.
  • Use craft glue to attach "D-A-D" craft foam letters below the title.

TIPS

  • Your children can get a head start on holiday gift giving by making a "My Book About" for every member of the family.

source: VeryBestKids.com

Templates: click here

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this is simply an informational website concerning emotions & feelings. it does not advise anyone to perform methods -treatments - practice described within, endorse methods described anywhere within or advise any visitor with medical or psychological treatment that should be considered only thru a medical doctor, medical professional, or mental health professional.  in no way are we a medical professional or mental health professional.