I rehearse situations in advance with my kids. Does that qualify me as a little batty?
Never mind. Don’t answer that.
Okay. So here’s what I do. Any time I notice that there’s an opportunity for the boys to make a bad decision, I outline briefly what the situation will be and ask them if it would […]
Rehearsing Wisdom
July 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment
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The Prophet On Children
July 8th, 2008 · 3 Comments
This is a time of deep introspection and intense reorganization for me. When things get tough, I tend to look inward to see what I can do differently or better - and mainly, for strength. While I am surrounded by family and friends who are wonderful and supportive, the truth is that I find my […]
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Lady, Your Kid Rocks
June 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Don’t you love the feeling?
You pour yourself into your child. You teach and touch and train and restrain. You wonder whether anything is working, whether what you are putting in will ever come out.
And then, one day, someone tells you. Unbeknown to you, your child that argues with everything you suggest is an encouraging member […]
