In honor of the subject this week, I leave you laughing with…
Yup, I’m doing much better now. Looking forward to what the future brings.
“You cannot sail to new horizons without first leaving sight of the shore.”
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In many of my positive discipline/positive parenting books and even a couple of the lectures I’ve attended, there are some misconnects when it comes to allowance, chores and the rules inbetween. One belief goes to lengths about how children should get allowances regardless of whether they did their chores or not, as they’re considered a […]
Anyone with experience with toddlers knows the day is filled with these little beings grabbing, touching and doing anything their little hearts desire. The toddler years are filled with exploration, spontaneity, and often a complete lack of self-preservation. The challenge on parents’ and caregivers’ end is trying to protect toddlers from themselves or from hurting […]
How do you remember to be thankful, when from the moment you’re woken in the morning until exhaustion takes you at night you struggle to be somewhat productive and do right by your family, boss, PTA, neighbors, pets, beliefs, convictions, etc. and so on? When every thought and task is interrupted at least twice and […]
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Today I’m handing of the controls to Nancy Parker, a nanny and writer who wanted to offer some advice on finding a nanny who uses positive discipline. What she offers in just a beginning, but the points she makes are none the less important to keep in mind. Take it away Nancy. Finding the perfect […]
I’ve invited Susan from Mariner 2 Mother to guest post a Mom Tip Monday today. Susan has a 7-year-old boy with sensory processing disorder and she’s taken a number of positive discipline courses focused on developing capable young people. Today she shares her experience with control and respect when it comes to working with a […]
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First off, that is priceless, & I love that you join in the fun each week! Secondly, I feel your pain, we have been living on a severance pkg for 18mnths now, with no luck at all in the job search for the sole bread winner. Our only saving grace has been that his company figured out they couldn’t shut the plant without him, so 6mnths after booting him out the door after 20yrs of loyal servitude, & him moping around the house, they brought him back on contract & just keep extending our severance pay. The bad news is, he’s not technically on payroll, so no vacation, no benefits, blah blah blah….company is getting off easy while we hang on for dear life because it’s all we have to hang on to. But it’s going to be painful when the time comes for those braces, or the yearly glasses for 2 kids, or when the pkg finally runs out & he’s got nothing else lined up. My guess is that you have many talents to draw from, I have no doubt it will be an easier path for you in the end! He’s so specialized, in a field that’s gone under in Canada, & is 43 yrs old looking for a 6 figure income to replace what we lost. He has a lot going against him. But you my dear, will follow your dreams, find your passion, & be a raging success at whatever you tackle! Somehow I just feel it for you!! 😀
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December 18, 2010 at 8:24 am
Thank you so much my dear. You made me all misty eyed and worried for you as well. Best of luck to us both in making better things out of the cards we’ve been dealt recently!
Love that quote. I may have to borrow it. Great cartoon- I’m glad you’re feeling better today.
Twitter: Heligirl
December 18, 2010 at 8:27 am
Thanks. Yesterday, Friday, just got better as the day went on. The anger has subsided finally. I’m in a whole new place today. Looking forward with a deep sense that I carry with me what is most important. And I’m not alone.