Comments on: revisiting parenting principles

By: LisAway

LisAway — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:30:06 +0000

EXCELLENT! I love this list. I love number 5, admit, forgive and learn rather than hide or deny. That is a wonderful way to put it. As a matter of fact I will talk to my children about this for our next family night. Love it. Thank you! LisAway’s last blog post..The Best Worst Sound

By: Heather of the EO

Heather of the EO — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:51:43 +0000

Another great post, lady!

There’s a little something for you at the EO.

Heather of the EO’s last blog post..From the mouth of Miles

By: hope42day

hope42day — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:13:59 +0000

GREAT LIST!!!!! These principles not only work wonders with little guys but also with older ones. I have two older children-one teenager and one 21 year old. My favorite principle is 'love em no matter what.' Peace and Blessings... hope42day’s last blog post..Show Me Your Wallet

By: L.L. Barkat

L.L. Barkat — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:32:12 +0000

Optimism breeds optimism. That's the one I'm going to take into my evening. And hopefully beyond. : ) L.L. Barkat’s last blog post..RAP: Found in the Outdoor Journal IV

By: Billy Coffey

Billy Coffey — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:44:12 +0000

I wish I had these when I first became a parent. Unfortunately, I had to learn as I went. And go. Your first principle? The most important, I've found, and the one all the others revolve around. Billy Coffey’s last blog post..In The Boat

By: Blue Castle

Blue Castle — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:46:02 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. All very good reminders. It's easy to get sidetracked and rush through the day without thinking about the things that matter and being deliberate about parenting. Blue Castle’s last blog post..Cowboy Boots + Plaster Of Paris = Bookends

By: Cindy La Ferle

Cindy La Ferle — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:19:58 +0000

Very nice list. I especially like the part about connecting with your neighbors and community. To borrow the cliche, it really does “take a village.” When my son was in early grade school, I was lucky enough to connect with a great group of moms — both SAHM and working moms — who were active in my son’s parochial school. That support network was invaluable for years, and was lots of fun for kids and moms. We are friends to this day, even though our kids are in their early twenties.

Today, I notice a lot of younger moms connecting more with other moms online — which is great too — but I don’t believe that Internet friendships can hold a candle to the deep connection of “real life” friends in one’s community.

Cindy La Ferle’s last blog post..Getting unstuck

By: Erica Hale

Erica Hale — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:07:06 +0000

I love this list! So true, and it sums things up so well. I especially liked the point about "consistency counts". Amen! I can't think of a time when I've been inconsistent with with my kids when I haven't lived to regret it. They are little radars for inconsistency, hypocrisy, and unfairness. And they'll remember that you let them break that rule about the ice cream before dinner six months from now, and remind you about it in front of dinner guests when you least expect it ;o) I agree about the prayer, too...if we don't teach them what we believe, the world will do it for us! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I loved "seeing" you there and your nice comment! Erica Hale’s last blog post..Living it out, part one

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:20:43 +0000

Hello! I found you through Rocks in my Dryer. The list is powerful! Thank you for sharing. The only one I’d add to my list is prayer and daily Bible reading, for parents and kids. It keeps things in perspective and helps me get through the day. Thanks again.

By: Audra Krell

Audra Krell — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:36:30 +0000

Great list. I feel that we are one of the first generations to understand what family really means. My parents don't understand that family is primarily about relationship. They think we are obligated to be around each other since we are related, and obligation doesn't lead to relationship. I agree, we need community for so many reasons. Audra Krell’s last blog post..Fireflies in December