Tag Archives: example

Parenting

“Your children will see what you’re all about by what you live rather than what you say” – Wayne W. Dyer said, The way I treat my children teaches… The way I handle difficult situations teaches… The way my partner … Continue reading

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Words of Wisdom

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Parenting

My dad used to say this when my wife and I were young, clueless parents. When Zay Zay and Jojo were babies, our main concerns were things like Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)  or them choking. We couldn’t wait for … Continue reading

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Boundaries

A few weeks ago, as I made us frozen dumplings for lunch, she asked me, “And after we eat, maybe you want to read some Baby-Sitters Club with me before math?” I gently explained that while she is always welcome to ask … Continue reading

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Model Patience

Children are not born patient. They learn to be patient—by watching you. So when you’re in a slow line or heavy traffic, take a deep breath before you start your rant. Show your child that it’s OK to be frustrated … Continue reading

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