More—Breaking the Code
Of Internet & Texting Lingo
MYOB– Mind Your Own Business
NOYB– None of Your Business
WAJ– What a Jerk
2G2BT– Too Good Too Be True
IOMH– In Over My Head
BRD– Bored
IDK– I don’t Know
DKDC– Don’t Know, Don’t Care
IMO– In My Opinion
AFAIK– As Far As I Know
NM– Never Mind
BTW- By The Way
FYI– For Your Information
FWIW– For What It’s Worth
BRB– Be Right Back
AFK– Away From Keyboard
LOL– Laughing Out Loud
ROTFL– Rolling on the Floor Laughing
K– Okay
J/K– Just Kidding
SLAP– Sounds Like a Plan
PLZ-Please
TY or THW– Thank you; Thanks
YW– You’re Welcome
NP– No Problem
G2G– Got To Go
BFN– Bye For Now
TTFN– Ta Ta For Now
LBR– Later
CYA– See You (Later)
CYT– See You Tomorrow
Inspiring to go Higher
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
Breaking the Code
Of Internet & Texting Lingo
POS—Parent Over Shoulder
PAW– Parents Are Watching
P911– Parents in Room (Alert)
AITR– Parents in Room
TPTB– The Powers That Be
KPC– Keeping Parents Clueless
A/S/L– Age/Sex/location
MorF– Male or Female
BFF– Best Friends Forever
BMAY-Between Me and You
LUV U—Love You
LYSO– Love You So Much
TOY– Thinking of You
H&K– Hugs and Kisses
QT– Cutie
ADDY– Address
A3– Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace
WH5– Who, What, When Where, Why?
F2F—Face to Face
IRL– In Real Life
WK– Week
WKD– Weekend
2Nite– Tonight
OMW– On My Way
WRUD-What Are You Doing?
RUOK-Are You OK?
PTB– Please Text Back
DKU– Do I Know You?
TMI– Too Much Information
411– Information
Of Internet & Texting Lingo
POS—Parent Over Shoulder
PAW– Parents Are Watching
P911– Parents in Room (Alert)
AITR– Parents in Room
TPTB– The Powers That Be
KPC– Keeping Parents Clueless
A/S/L– Age/Sex/location
MorF– Male or Female
BFF– Best Friends Forever
BMAY-Between Me and You
LUV U—Love You
LYSO– Love You So Much
TOY– Thinking of You
H&K– Hugs and Kisses
QT– Cutie
ADDY– Address
A3– Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace
WH5– Who, What, When Where, Why?
F2F—Face to Face
IRL– In Real Life
WK– Week
WKD– Weekend
2Nite– Tonight
OMW– On My Way
WRUD-What Are You Doing?
RUOK-Are You OK?
PTB– Please Text Back
DKU– Do I Know You?
TMI– Too Much Information
411– Information
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
“Parenting is like having a bowling alley in your head.” Comedian Martin Mull
10 Tips for Stress-less parenting by Brenda Nixon
1. All kids can and do misbehave.
2. There are no perfect kids.
3. There are no perfect parents
4. Parenting is a short season of your life.
5. Physical affection is therapeutic; give and receive hugs.
6. See humor (somewhere) in each situation.
7. Take a break. Exercise, listen to soothing music, read a passage in the Bible, or enjoy a cup of coffee.
8. Talk to other parents to ease frustration.
9. Overlook some behaviors
10. Take comfort in knowing that the Perfect Parent is available to help you. He has children who are out of control, too.
10 Tips for Stress-less parenting by Brenda Nixon
1. All kids can and do misbehave.
2. There are no perfect kids.
3. There are no perfect parents
4. Parenting is a short season of your life.
5. Physical affection is therapeutic; give and receive hugs.
6. See humor (somewhere) in each situation.
7. Take a break. Exercise, listen to soothing music, read a passage in the Bible, or enjoy a cup of coffee.
8. Talk to other parents to ease frustration.
9. Overlook some behaviors
10. Take comfort in knowing that the Perfect Parent is available to help you. He has children who are out of control, too.
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
Parenting with a Purpose
By Godswill & Oluchi Israel
(Children’s Pastors from Nigeria, Africa)
A plant cultured and nurtured to grow vertically, will not grow horizontally except where the conditions made for its growing vertically is hampered on or changed. To avoid this, the farmer has to always check on the plant constantly and by so doing monitor and correct any anomalous in the growing behavior of the young plant.
It has been discovered, by educationists in the field of child development, that most of a child’s life formation is made within ages 0 and 12 (Nurman 1966). This has been tested over some periods of time, and even presently, it is observed to be true. With the afore-mentioned ages, the child is very much reliable on his parents or guardian. The child expects to be fed with all that he needs to be readily useful and acceptable in the society.
By Godswill & Oluchi Israel
(Children’s Pastors from Nigeria, Africa)
A plant cultured and nurtured to grow vertically, will not grow horizontally except where the conditions made for its growing vertically is hampered on or changed. To avoid this, the farmer has to always check on the plant constantly and by so doing monitor and correct any anomalous in the growing behavior of the young plant.
It has been discovered, by educationists in the field of child development, that most of a child’s life formation is made within ages 0 and 12 (Nurman 1966). This has been tested over some periods of time, and even presently, it is observed to be true. With the afore-mentioned ages, the child is very much reliable on his parents or guardian. The child expects to be fed with all that he needs to be readily useful and acceptable in the society.
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
GOD
As being taught to a PreschoolerThe preschooler needs to know that God loves him. God wants us to love others and be kind to them. I can talk to God. God wants us to tell others about Him. These are truths that are conveyed to the child by speaking of God and relating to the preschooler in a warm and loving manner.Preschoolers need to sense Gods love and care in their daily lives. The child needs to associate God with happy experiences.
JESUS
As being taught to a PreschoolerThe preschooler learns that Jesus was a baby; He grew to be a boy and then a man. Jesus is Gods Son. Jesus loves every person. Jesus helped people. Jesus had friends who loved Him. Jesus wants people to love and help others. The preschooler needs to associate the name of Jesus with feelings of love and happiness. The child needs to hear his parents speak the name of Jesus in a loving way. Repeatedly tell the child Jesus loves him. Talk about Jesus as a friend and helper.
As being taught to a PreschoolerThe preschooler needs to know that God loves him. God wants us to love others and be kind to them. I can talk to God. God wants us to tell others about Him. These are truths that are conveyed to the child by speaking of God and relating to the preschooler in a warm and loving manner.Preschoolers need to sense Gods love and care in their daily lives. The child needs to associate God with happy experiences.
JESUS
As being taught to a PreschoolerThe preschooler learns that Jesus was a baby; He grew to be a boy and then a man. Jesus is Gods Son. Jesus loves every person. Jesus helped people. Jesus had friends who loved Him. Jesus wants people to love and help others. The preschooler needs to associate the name of Jesus with feelings of love and happiness. The child needs to hear his parents speak the name of Jesus in a loving way. Repeatedly tell the child Jesus loves him. Talk about Jesus as a friend and helper.
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
Talking with Preschoolers
Young preschoolers have a limited vocabulary and limited understanding. Much of the communication with preschoolers is non-verbal. The tone of voice, facial expression, and body stance tells the child if an adult is tense, relaxed, angry, happy, or joyful. The preschooler needs to hear the name of Jesus spoken in loving ways. When the body language of the adult matches the words spoken, the child knows the words are true. Even though the infants or toddlers may not understand everything that is said, they need to begin hearing about God and Jesus from an early age. Tell an infant that God made him. Talk in a gentle voice. Smile when talking about God. Sing a song about God to a toddler. Clap the rhythm of the words from a Bible thought with a one-year-old. Let the child hear words of thanks to God.
A preschooler is not able to think in terms of symbolism. For the child to comprehend, the words have to relate to something the child already knows. This is why preschoolers do not understand figures of speech. They do not yet have the mental capability to think in abstract phrases.
Avoid using terms such as the, “House of God”. A preschooler would know this as church. Use words that do not have symbolic meaning. The preschooler thinks in the here and now. A child will understand the phrase, “Tell others about Jesus,” much more than “shine your light on the world.”
Young preschoolers have a limited vocabulary and limited understanding. Much of the communication with preschoolers is non-verbal. The tone of voice, facial expression, and body stance tells the child if an adult is tense, relaxed, angry, happy, or joyful. The preschooler needs to hear the name of Jesus spoken in loving ways. When the body language of the adult matches the words spoken, the child knows the words are true. Even though the infants or toddlers may not understand everything that is said, they need to begin hearing about God and Jesus from an early age. Tell an infant that God made him. Talk in a gentle voice. Smile when talking about God. Sing a song about God to a toddler. Clap the rhythm of the words from a Bible thought with a one-year-old. Let the child hear words of thanks to God.
A preschooler is not able to think in terms of symbolism. For the child to comprehend, the words have to relate to something the child already knows. This is why preschoolers do not understand figures of speech. They do not yet have the mental capability to think in abstract phrases.
Avoid using terms such as the, “House of God”. A preschooler would know this as church. Use words that do not have symbolic meaning. The preschooler thinks in the here and now. A child will understand the phrase, “Tell others about Jesus,” much more than “shine your light on the world.”
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
Strong Willed Children
What’s a parent to do when their child is bound and determined to have their “way”?
1st—Establish clear boundaries
2nd - Maintain those boundaries
Parents need to put prayer and thought into what their children’s boundaries are. Then those boundaries should be communicated clearly to the children. Children will test those boundaries. Those rules must not change when tested. Now, as a child grows older the boundaries may be adjusted. A teen can be included in the discussion of boundaries. Once the boundaries are established then maintain the rules.
What’s a parent to do when their child is bound and determined to have their “way”?
1st—Establish clear boundaries
2nd - Maintain those boundaries
Parents need to put prayer and thought into what their children’s boundaries are. Then those boundaries should be communicated clearly to the children. Children will test those boundaries. Those rules must not change when tested. Now, as a child grows older the boundaries may be adjusted. A teen can be included in the discussion of boundaries. Once the boundaries are established then maintain the rules.
Randy Tramp, author of Night to Knight, parent of 11 children (8 adopted), traveled around the globe in the Navy, camp director for mentally/physically disabled, safari in Africa, worked at a Federal Prison, Children’s Pastor before turning his full attention to writing.
He writes books, blogs and short stories.
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