Category: Parenting
Not that I’m good at parenting: I just have some ideas; Parenting experiences; lessons learned
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My son is going through an “actually” phase. It’s pure entertainment.
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Today, I thought about dating and finding someone to be a family with again. But I only thought of it it in the context of sharing the responsibility of parenting, and that seems like a bad motivation.
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My daughter has picked up a gibberish expression I say when I lift her up, and it’s hilarious.
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My son will be 7 years old tomorrow and talks about video games without coming up for air. My daughter loves me but not authority. In summary, my kids are dope.
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The kids and I celebrated Memorial Day by playing Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Wii U. We made really great progress.
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Today, I remembered to add bobby pins to my grocery list. I get the feeling I won’t be getting any nominations for Most Organized Parent Award. I feel very neutral about that. As I remind my children as often as they mention “my mom does…”, “my mom says…”, I am me.
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I worry about my daughter. She’s so angry. She could be acting out for any combination of reasons.
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My son enjoys spontaneously telling me about video games. He has some favorites on his Fire tablet and Nintendo DS. My daughter is super rough, super fragile, and super headstrong. I want to give them both constructive outlets.
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The kids joined me in a video I recorded for older versions of them to have.
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The kids and I makeup names for things, and it’s one of the things I live most about being their dad.
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How do I enforce obedience without resistance and assure the children they can ask for clarity or help when carrying out my instructions?
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The rule at my dinner table is the messiest eater cleans the table and floor after everyone finishes eating.