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Win A Free DVD - " VeggieTales®: It’s a Meaningful Life"

October 13, 2010 10:00 AM UTC (Updated: October 13, 2010 11:02 AM UTC)
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Gather is giving away two (2) copies of the DVD, VeggieTales®: It’s a Meaningful Life. For your chance to win answer the following question in the comments field below by Wednesday, October 20th.

How do you keep your kids content?

DVD Synopsis

It was the biggest football game of his life and Stewart (Larry the Cucumber) had a chance to win it all. Injured in one bad play, his hopes of playing in the Salad Bowl – and living a life of fame and fortune – are dashed forever. Years later, silly-but-sweet Stewart loves his family, friends and job at the toy train factory, but still wonders “what if” things had been different. When he meets a mysterious train conductor who can turn back time, Stewart gets a chance to have the life he always wanted. Will he finally find all he’s been looking for? And what does this mean for those he loves most? Find out in this story of wonder that’s a lesson in being content.

 


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Comments: 45

April H. Oct 13, 2010, 10:13am UTC
How do you keep your kids content? We always look at the silver lining!
If Little Miss gets upset about something, I acknowledge why she's upset, then point out the good things that are going on around us.

We love Veggie Tales!
.* Sandi * Oct 13, 2010, 10:14am UTC
the boys learned to be content because we always helped others, we spend holidays helping not getting. So they have learned to be happy where ever they are in life
.* Sandi * Oct 13, 2010, 10:14am UTC
We are veggie tales fans here too
Kim B. Oct 13, 2010, 10:14am UTC
How do you keep your kids content? My kids are grown, but my granddaughter is 13. To keep her content is to put on her favorite movie or show and watch it with her. Or just spend time with her when she is here. She loves Veggie Tales
Kim K. Oct 13, 2010, 10:45am UTC
How to keep your kids content?? It's not easy, and not always possible!! Children have to learn that they will not always get their way in life. Content traveling in the car might be a portable dvd with movies such as Veggie Tales, games to play, or a gameboy or psp. At home, a movie or game or snack might do. But then there are times that the child will not be content no matter how you try. Spending time with children is very important.

You do the best you can to talk to them and teach them that life is not always fair and you don't always get everything you want and to be happy with what you have!

"But Godliness with contentment is great gain!!"
Jenn P. Oct 13, 2010, 10:53am UTC
I keep them content by always bringing along little things.. like coloring books, little cars, or sometimes they playing learning games on my ipod.. and at home.. I'll put in one of their favorite dvds
Holly K. Oct 13, 2010, 11:04am UTC
I make sure they have plenty to do. We divide our day into activities, such as music time, outside time, reading time, tv time, arts and crafts time, etc...
Denise W. Oct 13, 2010, 11:04am UTC
There is no way to keep every child content 100% of the time. One thing we have learned is a happy (not spoiled) child is content child. Praise is a wonderful thing to help make a happy content child. I had heard that for every correction of a child there should be at least 10 praises. We try and do that and found we have a very happy content comfortable child.
How do you keep your kids content? We explained to them that out in the world, there is some child that doesn't have the things they have and that is either hungry, or in need of clothes, a mommy or daddy...etc... It really puts things into perspective from them, they are great kids, not over zealous, greedy, but rather they are sweet, thoughtful, and kind.
Jennifer R. Oct 13, 2010, 12:17pm UTC
My daughter is big on puzzles lately, so when I see her starting to get upset I break one out. Painting or coloring usually work too. Any kind of distraction usually works
Jennifer O. Oct 13, 2010, 12:18pm UTC
I give them some freedom to be themselves
Jin L. Oct 13, 2010, 12:22pm UTC
How do you keep your kids content?
Turn the T.V. on and spend sometime with them, let them know that your their for them.
Shenelle G. Oct 13, 2010, 12:52pm UTC
Me and My little girl color all the time together. It keeps her from being ill when she doesen't get a nap or calms her when shes upset and it is also a really good stress reliever for mom!
Cathie M. Oct 13, 2010, 1:56pm UTC
I love to read or color with my grand-babies and it gives us some great MeeMee and baby time together which is great one on one time well spent.
Carla B. Oct 13, 2010, 3:01pm UTC
I give my son a lot of freedom to make his own choices. He's only 4, so obviously it's nothing crazy. But he's always been happier when I give him a choice of two or three things and let him pick.

We also spend lots of time together, and he knows that nothing is more important to me than he is.
Kelly K ~God is Good All the Time ~ Oct 13, 2010, 3:08pm UTC
How do you keep your kids content? by coloring, watching Dvd's, playing games.
She knows that she is loved and we are there for her no matter what.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 13, 2010, 5:26pm UTC
To keep my daughter content, I stay available for her....when she needs help with homework, to drive here to dance, and to just listen.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 13, 2010, 5:57pm UTC
How do you keep your kids content?

Distractions! It is all about distractions! Getting their mind off what they are upset about.
Katryn D. Oct 13, 2010, 6:51pm UTC
How do you keep your kids content?

It has changed through the years. We have always done long car rides (it makes vacations more affordable than flying) and when they were young we would play kid song CDs in the car and all sing along.

when we got tired of singing we would play the license plate game (trying to find all 50 states) of the alphabet game (starting with A find the letters of the alphabet in order on signs on the road) or "I spy"

as they got older they would read books...we eventually got a portable DVD player and they would watch DVDs, on Christmas they got GameBoys to take with on trips to keep them occupied...

they are now 12 and 14 and for the most part do well keeping themselves content but we still bring out the "oldies but goodies" from time to time on family trips just cause it still makes things easier and brings back wonderful memories :)
April H. Oct 13, 2010, 7:15pm UTC
How do you keep your kids content? This is my motto:
Busy children are happy children!
So when they are bored I might throw a blanket or sheet over the kitchen table and I have an instant clubhouse; adding a flashlight and some stuffed animals and we have ourself a party. Kids LOVE this!
stacie williams Oct 13, 2010, 7:40pm UTC
I keep my kids content with spongebob. Or I give them paper and pen and they are fine. Also tey go outside or play something with mommie and daddy.
Monica C. Oct 13, 2010, 7:43pm UTC
My twins love drawing and coloring. When my twins were two years old, my hubby and I purchased these two sided esals for them. Well, we put them away because they were not interested in them at that time. Well, I recently took them out of the garage and they love them. I forgot Mommy and Daddy bought these for them so long ago. Now, my twins are drawing, coloring and pretending to be their teacher with these easils. They love them and this totally keeps them occupied, in a good way.

When they are not playing with this creative toy, they are watching Mommy approved cartoons and videos. My twins love Veggie Tales. We have one about the Vikings..
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Oct 13, 2010, 8:01pm UTC
How do you keep your kids content?
I keep my kids content by giving them thier own space and belongings to play with. I find that my kids are content playing with thier own stuff in thier own rooms.
Tory H. Oct 13, 2010, 8:07pm UTC
While I don't have kids, I have nieces and a nephew (and another niece on the way!) and sometimes I end up hanging out with them. To keep them content, I try to do something new or novel; something they don't get to do often. A lot of the time, taking them to the barn to see the horses works!
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Oct 13, 2010, 10:41pm UTC
How do you keep your kids content?
Depends a lot on where we are and what I am doing. If we are in the car I try to play a game like I see something...., I keep lots of books on hand for me to read and him look at, crayons and paper are always in my purse. At home we do a lot of family activities together he is usually a lot more content when its a together thing.
Kimberli T. Oct 13, 2010, 11:17pm UTC
It's in the little things. My daughter was obsessed with High School Musical Stuff but I couldn't afford to buy her all the stuff she wanted all the time so I would go to walmart and by her a 97 cent bottle of hand sanitizer with a picture of High School Musical Characters on it. But, about all I have always taught her that even with no money if you have a loving family and a desire to constantly learn about the world around you... you have all you need to live a full and satisfying life.
Amanda T. Oct 14, 2010, 12:18am UTC
My kid is pretty good in being content. He loves anything superhero, sumo, wrestly-boy stuff lol. And if he sees he's making you happy, he himself is happy too.
rolade berthier Oct 14, 2010, 3:45am UTC
I keep my sons, aged 9yo & 15yo, content my giving them choices and involving them in the decision-making process. We live in France and last summer we went to Australia for a 2-month vacation. Going there, my two sons didn't complain about the 21-hour flight because the 380 was a relatively comfortable plane. However, on the way back we had an 11-hour stopover in Singapore (2pm-11pm). We were late for the last city day tour, so I wanted to check in at the airport hotel. My sons sarcastically commented, "what for?" I grabbed the airport maps and handed each one a copy. They were impressed by the size of the airport and got really excited. Their suggestions included having a shower for a small fee, watching a free movie in a new & pleasant cinema room, visiting the botanical garden, taking the trains to window shop in 3 terminals and having dinner in one of the exotic restaurants. The trolley filled with our hand-carry luggage didn't bother them at all. Time went by quickly and everyone boarded the plane to Paris with contentment.
anne ( way 2 crazy of a life ) c. Oct 14, 2010, 7:53am UTC
we read books, color, sing, we will go for a walk and of course we will watch tv
Trish A. Oct 14, 2010, 9:48am UTC
I often used activities that involved creativity and free play as a way to help my girls learn to be content. For example I had a craft box and I would pull it out when they got restess. As a photographer I saved my boxes that my photographic paper came in and they became giant building blocks. We had a rug in the basement where they would play with the blocks by adding contents from the dress up box. Sometimes they created schools other times they created restaurants. They spent hours playing and learning how to be content without adults directing the activities.
Katryn D. Oct 22, 2010, 11:44am UTC
Free is good...and so is creativity

my girls are both very creative :)

(more so than their mother)
Jessica G. Oct 15, 2010, 10:39am UTC
I've learned to keep your children content you have to plan, plan, plan!!! Of course you always have to have a back up plan in case the original one doesn't keep your child content. With that said, sometimes discontentment is a good thing, it teaches them how to deal with stress and to work out their problems on their own.
Mary M. Oct 16, 2010, 10:36pm UTC
I don't worry about keeping them "content" all the time. I think too many parents run themselves ragged trying to buffer their kids from the least little bumps in the road. I am not content all the time -- this is not a natural state of being! I give them what I can, and try to teach them to be independent in solving minor everyday problems, stepping in when an issue is too large for a kid to handle alone or could be unsafe, or where I see them veering off the right path.
Katryn D. Oct 22, 2010, 11:44am UTC
yeah, I think we would go insane if we tried to keep them content all the time
Shawnee G. Oct 18, 2010, 12:10am UTC
I keep my children content by providing them with things they can keep busy with.
Marsha C. Oct 20, 2010, 12:11am UTC
I keep plenty enough different things to do around the house for the grandkids. This way when they are over it's not the same old stuff all the time. We also have been stocking up on videos to keep them entertained as well.
My 14 yr old is another story...to keep her content we have to keep foods in the house that she likes to eat LOL
rolade berthier Oct 20, 2010, 11:31am UTC
Just curious -- How often and long do they watch videos/tv/computer programs? What kinds of food your 14yo like? What are your views about passive activities and nutrition?

Thanks.

Sincerely,
Rolade
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Shannon W Oct 20, 2010, 12:12am UTC
I keep them busy. A while back I started saving craft ideas from parenting magazines. They are all in a plastic cover so they'll last longer. I'll pull it out, let the kids pick one and they get to work making their very own creations.
DiAnA D. Oct 20, 2010, 9:31am UTC
How do you keep your kids content?

I always took my kids outside or we did arts and crafts!
Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team Oct 22, 2010, 11:37am UTC
Congrats to the winners:
Trish A
Mary M
Katryn D. Oct 22, 2010, 11:43am UTC
congrats Trish and Mary :)
Jin L. Oct 26, 2010, 9:27pm UTC
gratx
Jennifer O. Oct 25, 2010, 1:16am UTC
congrats

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