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Parental Anger: Mindfulness and Letting Go
Anger does not mean that you don't love your children dearly.
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I like driving with kids across the country. One of the greatest things about it is how long it takes. I'm serious. I enjoy traveling with my kids.
Stargazing with Kids
I realized, at that moment, what the "glory of parenthood" was all about. Little things like this, which were really not so little. I was there the first time my child experienced the stars.
Cycling Into Fatherhood
The simple machine is an inexpensive, self-sufficient, healthy means of transport, plus it can also instill a powerful feeling of freedom and love of the outdoors into your children.
Homemade Stories
Although my children like to hear professionally written stories, when given the choice, they will opt to hear one of my homemade tales.
Real Boys Play with Dolls
After growing up in the rural south, steeped in traditional gender roles, one dad realizes that boys who have dolls make for tender fathers.
For Reals
I had a free afternoon but could find no one available to meet me for a cup of coffee. I was bemoaning my frustration when my daughter Kathryn spoke up. "Can I go for coffee with you, Mom?"
The Craze for Endless Praise
It seems Mrs. P has gone overboard with these rewards. A couple of months into the school year, my son started bringing home certificates every couple of days. At first they seemed impressive: “Excellent work at math”--now the awards came home saying “Excellent work in good job,” or even “Good job in good job.”
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Daycare question posted by trus, 04-22-2012 08:00:46 PM
Normal for 3 y.o.? posted by tangledblue, 04-20-2012 03:38:22 AM
3.5yo deliberate "accidents" - any advice? posted by mindymom, 04-20-2012 01:52:27 AM
Privileges for 8yo posted by loraxc, 04-19-2012 02:32:53 PM