Archives for the 'Parenting' Category
Notes on Fatherhood [Zen Habits]
Today is Father’s Day here on Guam, and my dad is lying on my couch taking a nap. My half-siblings are all over my house playing with my six kids (they’re all around the same age), the sounds of laughter and guitar and computer games floating all over the place. My two beautiful sisters, Katrina [...]
The Gifts Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day [Productivity @ Home]
On Tuesdays, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. ~ Jewish Proverb
By now, if you’re a dutiful son or daughter, you’ve circled Sunday’s date on your calendar and made plans to celebrate the day in the company of your mother. If you are an attentive father, [...]
Parenting: Being the Bad Guy [Productivity @ Home]
On Tuesdays, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
I love to play hide and seek with my kid, but some days my goal is to find a hiding place where he can’t find me until after high school. ~Author Unknown
My kids have been taught since an early age that it’s ok to use Mom [...]
Sick Kid Puts “Productivity” in Perspective [Productivity @ Home]
On Tuesdays, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
Today’s "to do" list is a whopper - I just returned from two back to back trips and have yet to unpack my suitcases. Along with the normal unpacking, dealing with a slew of laundry, and the onslaught of emails, I need to follow up on [...]
The Positive Influence of Being Involved in your Child’s Education [Productivity @ Home]
On Wednesdays, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development. Today’s guest post is written by Success for Kids.
It has been shown many times over in research studies that a parent who is involved in their child’s education
has a positive impact. It’s reflected in improved grades and test
scores, strong attendance, a higher rate of [...]
Top 20 Parent Hacks: Tips for Organization, Kid Optimization, and Happiness [Zen Habits]
“Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.” - Red Buttons
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks, one of my favorite blogs.
Parenting is equal parts skill and art. The skills — diaper changing, nightmare soothing, gentle encouragement, the “Look” (what I call that [...]
The Care and Feeding of a Teen with Braces [Productivity @ Home]
On Tuesdays, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
We entered a new phase of life next week when our thirteen year old son Adam had braces put on his teeth. You may wonder what the topic of orthodontia has to do with time management.
I contend that it can have quite a lot to [...]
20 Things I Wish I Had Known When Starting Out in Life [Zen Habits]
“Everything has been figured out, except how to live.” - Jean-Paul Sartre
I’m nearly 35 years old, and I’ve made my share of mistakes in my life. I’m not a big believer in regrets … and I have learned tremendously from every single mistake … and my life is pretty great.
However, there are a few things [...]
Resolved, Part II - Family Life [Productivity @ Home]
This week, I will be writing on the topic of New Year’s resolutions,
looking at my resolution subsets each day for my usual daily topics.
Today, I discuss resolutions related to Family Life.
It feels especially fitting that I rang in this New Year tightly lined up with my "men" and 750,000 new friends near Trafalgar Square [...]
Make Reading Together a Part of Your Family Christmas [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
When I bring out my Christmas boxes from storage each winter, I anticipate opening them and treasuring their contents. My advent wreath, our nativity sets, and gifted ornaments bring back memories of past holidays and warm traditions. Among my favorite items in Christmas boxes are [...]