“Play is a universal language. It gives a sense of joy in being alive. It is one of the healthiest things we have in our culture. When we play, we give a gift of joy to another. Happy and joyous family times are a unifying force. They increase closeness and positive feelings. They increase loyalty to the family team. Everyone relaxes and feels more alive. Love just happens when you're having fun together!” GivingFeelsPlayFeelingsHappensTogetherJoyCultureLanguageFunForceFamilyAliveTeamUniversalIncreaseLoyaltyHaving FunRelaxJoyousClosenessUnifyingUniversal LanguageLive LoveFamily TimePositive Feelings Author:Louise Hart
“The hours spent viewing TV are hours not available for actively participating in the real world, or playing, or being involved with friends and family. Watching television is an individual activity that tends to discourage interaction with others; as viewing time increases, family communication time decreases. As family communication decreases, people grow more distant from each other and may even forget how to carry on a good conversation.” PeopleWorldMayRealIndividualGrowsHoursForgetTelevisionTvsCommunicationInvolvedActivityConversationIncreaseAvailableReal WorldInteractionFamily And FriendsDiscouragingDecreaseParticipatingWatching TelevisionGood ConversationInteraction With Others Author:Louise Hart
“Healthy parenting is nothing if not a process of empowerment. As we help to raise our children's self-esteem, we also increase their personal power. When we encourage them to be confident, self-reliant, self-directed, and responsible individuals, we are giving them power.” IfsGivingChildrenSelfHelpingIndividualProcessSelf EsteemHealthyEmpowermentIncreaseResponsibleOur ChildrenRaisesEsteemBe ConfidentPersonal PowerSelf Reliant Author:Louise Hart