Backstory I could hardly walk through the room, for all the toys spread around. Looking at the broken plastic pieces, I could just imagine how much all this cost. But there was so much; it was overpowering. How best to organize toys and help children to appreciate them? We explore all that in this week’s […]
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Dad’s Confidence
Backstory My dad was from another era. He ruled the house. With three daughters, he won the arguments by shouting the loudest. That would probably get you arrested today. But not back when I grew up. He was big and he seemed so confident. As I grew up and began to mentally challenge some of […]
Only Then Understand
Backstory – Only Then Understand Don’t you just love it when you tell one of your children how things will be – and then they are? That’s what happened with this story. My daughter wanted me to convey all my motherly knowledge. She wanted it all at hand, the moment her baby was born. I […]
It Takes a Village
Backstory – Takes a Village In my youth, the whole town seemed to participate in my development. Today, parenting is much more private. This story is about a few different approaches. Consider This Show – Takes a Village Click to listen or follow below to read. A friend and I were agreeing that it takes […]
What You Say Matters
My guy and I were just reminiscing about childhood. We were sharing incidents we still remember, half a century later. Why do certain things stick out so? He recalled a 7th grade teacher who showed him how to study and the benefits of learning. OK. That was a game changer. But we also each recalled […]
Salute To Young Mothers
It’s so difficult to be a young mother today. There are so many restraints on young mothers that require concern and worry. The media’s emphasis on negative happenings can convince you there is a boogey man around every corner! How do you teach children to be open and sociable – and yet wary of strangers, […]