Category Archive
The following is a list of all entries from the Parenting category.
The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 9 & 10
Filed in Behavior,Parenting, July 22, 2010, 8:15 pm by ValerieHello there, I’m back for more advice-giving, albeit a few days later than normal. I’ve been a bit busy, so much to do, learn, and see right now, so please forgive the tardiness. Let’s get down to business. 1. I hope you’re enjoying mealtimes as much as I am, as in the last post, the [...]
The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 5 & 6
Filed in Parenting, March 21, 2010, 10:49 am by ValerieCongratulations, you’ve made it this far, and have passed several new milestones. For those of you a couple of months behind, I hope you learn from my experience. For those of you chugging right along with me, I hope to inspire you and call to your attention some techniques you may not have discovered on [...]
The Baby Handbook: How to Train Your Parents, Months 3 and 4
Filed in Behavior,Miscellaneous,Parenting, January 14, 2010, 8:56 am by ValerieGreetings devoted readers! This is your good friend, baby Cael. As you can see, I’ve completed the second installment of the baby handbook. These last two months have been almost as much fun as the first two, just see what I have in store! 1. In the first installment, I discussed with you how to [...]
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Filed in Parenting,Teenagers, December 28, 2009, 4:14 pm by ValerieSome interactions with my teen daughter have got me asking this question lately. I suppose it would be better to put it this way……do you hear what I meant to say? We’ve apparently been having a miscommunication issue. As in, she hears one thing, but what I meant was something else entirely. I can think [...]
I Apologize for the Scare
Filed in Behavior,Blessings,Parenting,Teenagers, August 16, 2009, 2:52 pm by ValerieOn Friday, I visited a place I used to work to catch up and see what is going on before the little guy is born. There are a few people there who regularly read this blog, and a couple others who know enough about my private life that I share quite a few things with [...]
The proper way to throw a fit
Filed in Behavior,Frustration,Parenting,Uncategorized, June 24, 2009, 3:02 pm by ValerieI’ve had three incidents recently that required, well, some complaining, if not someone deserving to have their head roll. You may think that’s a bit dramatic, but I’m the type of person who likes justice and fairness and for things to go the way they are supposed to. We bought some family passes to the [...]
The Birds and the Butterflies
Filed in Elementary Children,Parenting, April 22, 2009, 7:13 am by ValerieIn my last blog, I mentioned that Grace had caterpillars. Well, our family is now the proud owner of five beautiful painted lady butterflies. Yesterday when Grace came over, it was the first time that she had seen them out of the chrysalids. Being the curious tyke that she is, out come half a dozen [...]
What if I were THAT mom?
Filed in Parenting,Teenagers, February 23, 2009, 3:38 pm by ValerieI have this fantasy June Cleaver mom in my head that I compare myself to. Actually, what mom doesn’t? Do you ever measure up to her? I don’t. And ya know what? I don’t really even care. It’s so freeing to not be her! My son injured his ankle last Friday playing basketball. He was [...]
Can’t Always Get What You Want
Filed in Behavior,Business,Parenting, January 12, 2009, 1:48 pm by ValerieOr can you? Last week, I attended a monthly meeting for an organization that I belong to (Heartland Coaches Association). Our guest speaker was informing us about “obstacle busters”. When it comes to parenting, I have the following questions for you: 1) What do you want? 2) What are you doing to get it? Just [...]
A Princess is Born
Filed in Blessings,Parenting,Teenagers, December 29, 2008, 8:27 pm by ValerieToday my baby girl is 15 years old. I always get sentimental and teary on my kid’s birthdays. Why is there that awful place between wanting them to be grown up and out of the house, and wanting them to be little bitty again? When you have kids, you have to take the good with [...]
