A few magic words

 

As a parent, I have been known to frequently remind my kids of the "magic words" please and thank you. We all know them. We have all been taught them. But somewhere along the way, we don't seem to think they are necessary any longer. For some reason, I don't seem to hear them from the adults I interact with in my daily life. 

What happened? Are these words not necessary anymore once adulthood arrives? These simple phrases can actually make a profound difference in the lives of those around us. When was the last time you thanked the young man who bagged your groceries? What about truly thanking the cashier at the gas station? He or she plays a small part in getting you from point A to point B by accepting the money for your gas. Your medical doctor or nurse needs to hear a heartfelt thank you every so often for the hard work they do day in and day out.

When we teach our children to use these "magic words" we are actually teaching them to be an unselfish person. Have you ever thought of that? You are teaching them to think and act outside of themselves for the good of someone else. You are teaching them to show respect for others and not demanding something. For example, take the time and watch the waitress when she asks if you would like salad dressing on your side salad. If we respond with a kind look and perhaps "yes, please, Ranch dressing would be nice. Thank you." You have shown how you appreciate her and her upcoming work on your behalf. She will be sure to bring you a healthy amount of Ranch dressing because she feels respected. Counter that with a response of "yeah, I want Ranch." While you are still going to have some cool Ranch dressing for your salad, I am sure she will feel kindness exhibited with the former response.

Teaching our children how to grow into wonderful, kind, respectful adults is a job we should never falter on. There is a brand new book coming out to help us teach our children the power of the word please.

Bill O'Reilly and James Patterson have teamed up to create a sweet book on the power of the word please. Since this book is not available until November 21, I am not able to provide a personal description. Therefore, I am using what Amazon has written.

"In this inspired collaboration, bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and James Patterson remind us all that a single word--"Please?"--is useful in a thousand different ways. From finding a lovable stray dog to needing a partner on a seesaw, from reading a bedtime story to really, really needing a cookie, Give Please a Chance depicts scenes and situations in which one small word can move mountains.With a vivid array of illustrations by different artists, this charming, helpful book is a fun and memorable way for children to learn the magic power of one simple word: please."

The illustrations Amazon displays from the inner pages of this book are adorable and relatable to children. I am sure you will be able to use this book to beautifully teach the importance of this word. It is also a good reminder for us, as adults, to put these powerful words back into our daily vocabulary.

Hop, skip or jump over to Amazon and pre-order your book today. It won't take long to order it....

Just five minutes,

Dawn