Archives for the 'Parenting' Category
How to Talk to a Toddler [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
I’ll be honest - before I became a parent, I had a hell of a time interacting with small children. Kids who were still in the midst of learning to talk, but had learned a few words and used them frequently (and, not surprisingly, sometimes incorrectly). Tell me if this situation sounds familiar…
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5 Out-of-the-Box Ways to Connect with your Teen, Tween and Young Kids [Zen Habits]
Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Vanessa Van Petten, who runs a teen blog.
Why do teenagers do drugs?
This was the main question in a study conducted by CASA (National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) called “The Importance of Family Dinners.†This study was conducted to find out what causes children to do [...]
Self Control for Teens (and Their Parents!) [Productivity @ Home]
Every Monday, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
Thanks to John Bishop of TeachingMoments.com for sharing today’s post. While it’s addressed at teens, many of the questions in this quiz are relevant for any member of the family. I was somewhat surprised by my own responses to some of these questions and intend to [...]
Fostering an Attitude of Thankfulness in Our Children [Productivity @ Home]
Every Tuesday, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
As we embark upon another year of holiday celebrations, it is good to reflect upon the many blessings that fill our lives. Thanksgiving offers families the perfect opportunity to teach our children about the quality of thankfulness, both in prayer and in personal life.
I was [...]
Teenagers - 10 Facts to Help You [Productivity @ Home]
Every Tuesday, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
I live in a home with three men, including two teenagers, so I need all the help I can get. I appreciate the insights of John Bishop of TeachingMoments.com who shares his thoughts today on parenting teenagers:
Why are teenagers so turned off by rules, authority and discipline? [...]
Making the Most of Parent Teacher Conferences [Productivity @ Home]
Every Wednesday, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
The leaves changing colors on the trees in my backyard and the points on the “No. 2†pencils growing a bit dull are primary indicators that the time for annual parent teacher conferences at my child’s elementary school are drawing near. I’ll be the first [...]
So I Got a New Tattoo… [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
Nothing productivity-related here, kids. But I got a new tattoo last night (first one in about 10 months or so):
Nora, for those of you who don’t know, is my little girl (almost 4 months old already - sheesh).
And if you want to see a nearly-exhaustive gallery of my tattoos, you can do [...]
Building Confidence in Children [Productivity @ Home]
Every Tuesday, I share my thoughts on Family Life.
Thank you to John Bishop of Teaching Moments for sharing today’s posting. I always find John’s recommendations to be so helpful, not only for children but also for myself. My father frequently implemented this philosophy with us and I find myself subconsciously doing this with my own [...]
10 Ways You Will Change When You Become a Parent [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
My Wife and Daughter
Just about every Thursday of every week, I get together with my brother to roast coffee, drink beer and have a few laughs. We hang out his house, are accosted by his two Bassett hounds and just sorta chew the fat and hang out. We always have a good time, [...]
How to Deal with Babies (that Aren’t Yours) [The Cranking Widgets Blog]
Immediate after the birth of both of our two children, my wife and I would have family and friends pop by to take a gander and the new addition. The room would be billowing with “awwww”s and such, as you’d expect. But for 90% of the people visiting, the question “would you like [...]