Curt is my youngest. I guess I have more time to write down some of our conversations then I did with the older kids. Here is a blast from the past: February 5, 2015 – With 4 older siblings that seem to always have something important to do, Curt has been wishing he was more […]
paraphrased by Kristin, ideas taken from PositiveDiscipline.com Eleven Enabling responses: 1. DOING TOO MUCH FOR THEM: Doing things for kids that they could do for themselves, (bailing them out after bawling them out). “I can’t believe you have procrastinated again. What will ever become of you? Okay, I’ll do it this time, but next time
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On Friday a friend of mine asked me for advise on how she could create more structure in her home. She was referring to a schedule that would hopefully help her to not be as impatient with her kids. Patience can be strengthened in lots of ways and is something we parents are constantly working
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The purpose of this blog is to help others. (And to provide me a vehicle to express my ideas and daily happenings, so that I can sleep better.) 🙂 You and I are torch bearers. I am a torch bearer of joyful parenting. I pass it onto you, to run forward, inspired and grateful for
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A Story of Growing Up and Leaving the “Nest” My three oldest, now college students, are moving out this month. They will be living in three different apartments, two local the other out-of-state. It has been great having everyone home for the summer! We have gone on a couple trips, they have accomplished goals and
An adult female takes must put forth some effort to float. Curt floats without care with a noodle or two, but me? I need every floating device in the pool to balance on top. Still, I couldn’t completely relax for fear of loosing it. How is floating in the pool like life? Is life easier
June 25th (2016) – FLASH BACK “School Kids’ Outing” is our sensible solution to rewarding our kids for a good school year (grades, behavior, and effort) in hopes to not spoil them with cash incentives, which I can’t afford, and to create as many wholesome family activities and traditions as possible. Past school kids outings
Curt is my youngest. I guess I have more time to write down some of our conversations then I did with the older kids. Here is a blast from the past: February 5, 2015 – With 4 older siblings that seem to always have something important to do, Curt has been wishing he was more
Duncan, my husband, has been hiking parts of the Pacific Crest Trail for the last 3 summers. The PCT is a national trail that goes from the Mexico boarder to the Canada border through California, Oregon, and Washington. Over a thousand hikers hike this trail every year, even though it takes 6 months or more
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I practiced being a good mom to a young adult. I kept my mouth shut. Kay did great. She set up the appointments, she asked all the questions, and she was smart with her observations. I am impressed! … And honored that she wanted me along. Keeping my mouth shut really can work for me.
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