Our Kids Need Us
Posted: December 2, 2011 Filed under: Parenting 2 Comments »
We’ve all been sick this week, but it has given me an opportunity to witness something powerful in action. That is, our kids need AND want us.
When it was my Wonderful Wife’s turn to be sick, she was holed up in the bedroom trying to sleep, recover, and chill. The kid’s thoughts were never far from her – they are used to having her around 24/7 and it is disconcerting to be disconnected from her.
Occupy Your Family
Posted: November 5, 2011 Filed under: Parenting, Thoughts Leave a comment »Occupy the heart of your family; spend time, be an example, and have presence.
- Time: Without time, quality and quantity time, your family doesn’t know you exist.
- Example: Your vision, your direction, and your actions speak louder than your words or intentions.
- Presence: Your presence speaks love, acceptance, and value.
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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.
