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A Touch of Parenting: Texting is a Good Thing?
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May 12, 2009. Texting is a Good Thing? Most parents roll their eyeballs when you bring up the issue of texting, but there might be something exciting to explore here. The other day I texted my 16 year old. I was upstairs and she was in her room. "Want to watch TV? Initially it feels silly typing to the person who is on the next floor, why not just talk? But the effect is different. Don't give up on texting so quickly. You might find some treasures there if you dig. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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A Touch of Parenting: March 2010
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March 8, 2010. I did a talk on Hyper parenting the other night. This is such an interesting subject these days. Thought I'd send a few thoughts your way. Some parents seem to believe that if they aren't involved in their child's life 100 % of the time, then they are doing something wrong. If we never loosen the grip on our children how will they learn to live on their own away from us? How will the quality of your life be better if you take time for yourself? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). To win the affect...
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A Touch of Parenting: Counterwill
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February 15, 2009. I went to a lecture the other night called "Why Tots Resist" by a student of Gordon Neufeld's. ( http:/ www.gordonneufeld.com/. I found this concept so interesting, I want to share it with you. The concept here is called 'counterwill'. Counterwill is the name for the natural human instinct to resist being controlled. You know when someone is driving close behind you, trying to get you to speed up and you slow down? Do you then take your time at the till? You can't make me! This may hel...
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A Touch of Parenting: Simplicity
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January 3, 2010. After the holidays, it may be a good reminder to bring simplicity back in your home life. It is hard for us parents to know how to handle the fireworks when our children have had too much sugar, acquired too many toys, and clothes. Innocently, we thought they would enjoy getting those presents and stuff! We can help by ensuring kids have:. Time to just be. Can we take a step back and allow our children to get bored? That could stimulate them to explore, and play and just be kids. Parenti...
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A Touch of Parenting: November 2009
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November 19, 2009. This is something I need reminding. Life is so busy it's easy to get swept away in it without being mindful of what's going on in the moment. John Lennon.life is what happens while you're busy making other plans. In spite of our best intentions, we run on automatic pilot to the point where we become stressed and pressed for time. The richness lies in the moment. Having undisturbed time with your children for even a few minutes a day is the only. Labels: in the moment. November 10, 2009.
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A Touch of Parenting: January 2011
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January 5, 2011. It's important for our children to learn about money and banking. Children don't seem to understand the concept of money. They don't know that it takes hard work to pay the bills and save for disposable income, etc. That's a difficult concept to grasp since they don't see the work or see the money going into the bank. They have no idea of what things comparatively cost. Well, how would they? And how come John gets an XBOX and I don't? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Touch of Parenting.
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A Touch of Parenting: Responsibility
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May 6, 2009. When should a parent start teaching their child responsibility? 18 mos old - 3 years old. Turns lights off while being carried, carry in mail, get kid-friendly snack from the cupboard, pick up toys and clothes, put soiled clothes or diaper in hamper or trash, wash vegetables, tear lettuce, stir, help set the table, feed and water pets, take clothes out of the dryer. Chores provide children with purpose. Keep those little hands busy. Getting your kids involved in household tasks early...To wi...
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A Touch of Parenting: The Moment
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November 19, 2009. This is something I need reminding. Life is so busy it's easy to get swept away in it without being mindful of what's going on in the moment. John Lennon.life is what happens while you're busy making other plans. In spite of our best intentions, we run on automatic pilot to the point where we become stressed and pressed for time. The richness lies in the moment. Having undisturbed time with your children for even a few minutes a day is the only. Labels: in the moment. Sample of Speakin...
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A Touch of Parenting: December 2008
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December 15, 2008. With the holidays and people madly shopping, I thought this might be a helpful reminder. Some kids appreciate every little thing you do for them, be it listening to you tell a story or looking at the possibilities of an empty giant cardboard box. Other kids may seem dissatisfied no matter what the gift. Photo - flickr- tomahawktim. Is actually reinforced when you attach a negative label to your child. Has its source in the value of the gift and the feelings of the person offering it.
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A Touch of Parenting: Money
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January 5, 2011. It's important for our children to learn about money and banking. Children don't seem to understand the concept of money. They don't know that it takes hard work to pay the bills and save for disposable income, etc. That's a difficult concept to grasp since they don't see the work or see the money going into the bank. They have no idea of what things comparatively cost. Well, how would they? And how come John gets an XBOX and I don't? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). To win the affect...
