Essays on raising children, in the order they were written. 61 of them so far.
Make a plan…I had a conversation with a dear friend the other day about siblings bickering and fighting in the back seat of the car whenever they traveled anywhere. It is “funny” how siblings test their abilities and self-worth with those they feel closest to. Sibling fighting is
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Is a comment you will NEVER hear me say! Laughter is music to my ears, especially when I hear my children laughing. For me, their laughter brings a feeling of great satisfaction, and great affection. This has been a very uplifting and emotional weekend as my third child walks across
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As each of my children were born, I felt like I generated a new set of “antennae”. I could feel and hear things I had never felt or heard before. Of course, I heard their whimper or cry – alerting me to feed them, change a diaper, or to provide comfort.
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Play with your children. Socrates states, “Know thyself.” His philosophy, “Wisdom begins with wonder.” He believed we cannot know anything without first knowing our self. When we play, we learn. While children are young, play is their work. They learn so much about life while playing. They learn how to
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I have referred to this sentiment for as long as I can remember. In all the mistakes I have made, I always tried to learn and move forward. I have also believed the lesson I was learning, no matter how painful, would teach me something I would need to know
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So, when TIME isn’t flying, I do remind myself, “And this too shall pass!” My dad would say this to me as I was growing up. It was usually said at a cross-roads or difficult time in my life. During a struggle or painful event of some sort.
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I love that Grandparents are honored on a special day each year. Grandparents fill many roles in their grandchildren’s lives. I am grateful for the relationship I had with my four grandparents. They were very special people in my life. I have so many fond memories and learned so
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School is back in session and it is our responsibility to take best care of our children and help them adjust and get back into the swing of schedules and rules. In one of our parenting classes back in 2003, we asked the question of the children attending the class?
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I am hearing it more and more… “They are on their phones all the time.” Though I am a big supporter of technology and the benefits it provides to us, individually and in society, it is important, once again, to keep it in moderation. Technology is a great tool when
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Throughout my life, I have personally recognized the importance of touch. When I was very young my dad would put us to bed and gently rub our faces. Sometimes he would tell us a quiet story and I loved hearing his deep voice. This soothing, relaxing touch was an avenue
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According to https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/control...Control means: to exercise restraining or directing influence over : to have power over Who has control and who doesn’t. In families and schools, truly, the easier question (and more accurate question) to answer is what can you control and what
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I have so many memories of a new school year beginning for my children. The highs and lows, the surprises and sadnesses, the schedules and new beginnings. AND, there were so many things to remember… One of the most important times of the day was “pickup”. I remember waiting in
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