21 December 2011
One day last week, we took the kids out to eat, and all the stars aligned. Do you know what I mean? All the kids were occupied and interested and talking and listening to each other. The big kids helped the little kids with their drinks and silverware and crayons. They were telling us about [...]
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26 November 2011
I learned a new trick from Griffon yesterday. He used it with a sibling… must’ve picked it up from a teacher at school. “Listen to all my words.” That’s it. When a kid is whining/crying/screaming/talking back/spinning out of control/whatever, and you’re trying to talk to them… It’s brilliant.
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