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You Play Like You Practice
All summer long around here we’ve been talking about words. We’ve been working on tone of voice. We’ve been trying to change the tone of the conversation in our house. I’ve tried sending the girls outside when they can’t speak nicely to one another. I’ve sent them to separate rooms. I’ve talked until I’m blue … Continue reading
Rejoicing Over Progress
My younger daughter said something mean to her sister the other day — and immediately apologized for it. It was a true, contrite apology. It wasn’t prompted by me. It wasn’t given grudgingly. It was an immediate recognition that what she had done was wrong and she needed to apologize. I was stunned. I looked around … Continue reading
Day 11: Dealing with Words
Every summer, my girls and I spend a lot of time together. During the school year, the girls are gone most of the day. Our afternoons and evenings are often filled with activities and sports. The time we spend at home during the school year is pretty small compared with the time we spend at … Continue reading
My First Job is Mom
My older daughter came through the front door yesterday afternoon. She looked awful. Pale skin. Tired eyes. She collapsed in the chair. “I don’t feel good.” Out comes the thermometer. I was sure she was going to be burning up. She looked that bad. No fever. No runny nose. Just a vague complaint of an … Continue reading
When Words Wound
Yesterday, we talked about helping our kids to understand the power of words. Today, we’re looking at the other side of the coin. What do we do when someone else’s words hurt our kids? The screen door slams. A child stands in the entryway, shoulders slumped, defeat showing in every line of her posture. Tears … Continue reading
Golden Apples in a Silver Bowl
I was taking the girls to their various practices last night, when my younger daughter found her take-home sheet from church in the car. She picked it up and read, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” “That’s a lie,” said my older daughter. “Sometimes words can hurt more … Continue reading
You Never Know
My youngest daughter got a new hat and gloves the other day. She picked them out herself. They are bright pink, and the hat has a cute, little brim on the front of it. She looks adorable, and the color is striking with her black coat. She wore them to school for the first time … Continue reading
Fingerprints on the Glass
I cleaned my kitchen yesterday. Every time I clean the kitchen, I go around with the cleaner and a paper towel and clean off the fingerprints. They’re everywhere. On the windows. On the walls. On the light switches. But they’re especially bad on the back door, which is mostly glass. I could probably clean fingerprints … Continue reading
When There Are No Words
Usually on Fridays, I devote this space to sharing another website or blog that I like with you. But this week, I feel it’s important to share something else with you. I’ll have another Friday Introduction for you next week. Last night after dinner, I opened an email from my daughter’s school. I expected it to be details … Continue reading
Summer Fun: The 39 Clues to You — Day 3
We’re back on schedule with our summer adventure — 39 Clues to You. If you missed the first two posts about our adventures, you can find them here and here. The goal of 39 Clues to You is to teach my girls and four of their friends about the value of others. Join us on … Continue reading
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