Five Strategies to Help Your Kids Hear You
Posted: October 24, 2011 Filed under: Parenting, Thoughts 1 Comment »
I think my parents would be amazed to hear me say I learned something from them. Oh sure, they taught me to make a bed, tie my shoes, and be polite – but what about the truly big things? I actually learned a few of them. Unfortunately, I was about 25 before they sunk in – and had already failed miserably.
My Dad always said, “Don’t wish your life away.” For instance, don’t wish you were 16 so you could drive; don’t wish you were 21 so you can drink; don’t wish you were 25 so your insurance will be cheaper; and so on…. After a lifetime of wishing I was 16, 18, 21, and 25 – I finally figured out what he meant. He was right!
Five Methods to Lead Children, Without Crushing Them
Posted: October 8, 2011 Filed under: Parenting 2 Comments »
My Darling 6yo Daughter has been doing swimming lessons for the past three years. Her Little Brother didn’t take formal lessons, but I was allowed to get in the water with him and we would splash around. It’s been a good experience. Last year they were both in classes and excelling amongst their peers. They were having fun, we were proud of them and obviously we are amazing parents, tight?
Oh how do the proud fall so far from those lofty dreams? At 4 and 6 years old, they can bathe, get themselves dressed, and even do some chores – they are practically ready to step into the adult world of responsibility. In fact, they are so close, I merely need to hover over them for encouragment and support.
Victimization
Posted: October 3, 2011 Filed under: Parenting, questions, Thoughts Leave a comment »
My parents were victims. My Dad shrugged it off (mostly) and moved on. My Mom never did. She lived a life of pain and depression, and shared her legacy of victimization.
She was a dream-killer, a spoil-sport, and a pessimist. She also had great love and in her desire to help herself, she helped many people. Unfortunately, she was never able to save herself.
