From Parenting 24/7: University of Illinois Extension
Parent Videos for Preschoolers
Pep Talks
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I hope he doesn't take what he's experienced with me in my relationships.....-- Glenda, Mother of a 5-year old boy.
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Be patient, be understanding, be there for your child as much as you can because they grow up so fast... .
-- Glenda, Mother of a 5-year old boy.
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A man sneezed and he said 'bless you'....-- Bill, Father of a 2-year old boy.
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Face and hands sticky with ice cream being thrown around your neck....-- Danielle, Mother of a 4-year old boy.
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He said 'Why don't you take MY boy and do what you're doing to your boy to him'!....-- Tony, Father of a 4-year old boy.
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He's been a lot better at sharing and saying 'Thanks mom!....-- Sandra, Mother of a 2-year old boy.
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Hearing compliments from other parents, or complete strangers....-- Hannah, Mother of a 4-year old boy.
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I don’t know if I can take credit…but it still makes you feel good….-- Jeff, Father of a 3-year old boy.
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I learned that courage was being afraid, and doing it anyway....-- Ken, Father of a 3-year old boy.
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I’m really proud of myself for what I’m doing as a single parent....-- Kari, Mother of a 3-year old boy.
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It's incredible just to look at this little person who is your own flesh and blood....
-- Sandra, Mother of a 2-year old boy.
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Just to see that expression of life, energy, intelligence....
-- Ken, Father of a 3-year old boy.
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Knowing that I am able to everyday stay at home and be with my child....-- Donna, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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My daughter has incredible language skills at her age....-- Gina, Mother of a 2-year old girl.
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My son is all gums and drool when I come home…It makes me feel good to know that I’m mommy....
-- Kari, Mother of a 3-year old boy.
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Seeing your kids happy and playing with friends....-- Sarah, Mother of a 3-year old boy.
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She came to our house when she was 4 days old....-- Joanne, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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She just seems so relaxed, so affectionate, and so cuddly....
-- Gina, Mother of a 2-year old girl.
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She was making up stories....
-- Donna, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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She'll just attack me and kiss me....-- Patrice, Mother of a 5-year old girl.
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The excitement they have about new things....
-- Joanne, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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The questions they come up with!.-- Candy, Mother of a 4-year old boy.
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To see the smile in her face and the gleam in her eye....-- Faber, Father of a 2-year old girl.
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To watch him learning things....-- Colleen, Mother of a 2-year old boy.
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Watching how quickly he picks up on things....-- Joan, Mother of a 2-year old boy.
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Watching them bloom to be independent....
-- Hannah, Mother of a 4-year old boy.
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Watching them interact with others....-- Renee, Mother of a 4-year old girl.
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When I broke my back...I found out it's not about toting them around; it's knowing your kids and being clued in....
-- Joanne, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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When I go to parent-teacher conferences my children seem to stand out…they’re always recognized for sharing, extra efforts....
-- Renee, Mother of a 4-year old girl.
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When I take my daughter fishing - she just loves that even though we don’t catch any fish; we go with my son to watch the trains....
-- Jeff, Father of a 3-year old boy.
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When she dances and is so happy....-- Barbara, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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When you see their success....-- Elizabeth, Mother of a 2-year old boy.
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When you see yourself in your kid...I wouldn't trade that for the world!....
-- Tony, Father of a 4-year old boy.
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A man sneezed and he said "bless you".
-- Bill, Father of a 2-year old boy.
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How they grow… The questions they come up with.
-- Candy, Mother of a 4-year old boy.
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I'm not as much of a perfectionist.
-- Patrice, Mother of a 5-year old girl.
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I've mellowed quite a bit.
-- Bill, Father of a 2-year old boy.
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Knowing that I am able to everyday stay at home and be with my child.
-- Donna, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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She was making up stories.
-- Donna, Mother of a 3-year old girl.
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She'll just attack me and kiss me.
-- Patrice, Mother of a 5-year old girl.