In trying to close out the school year as a teacher, grad student, and mom with kids in 2 different schools, I let the ball drop on a few things, like writing here and…ahem…preparing for Father’s Day. Oops. Fortunately, their teachers had them make gifts in school, so that bought me a little time. I…
Category Archives: answering intriguing questions
A simple technique for being more present
“Mama, I’m driving my truck!” “Where are you going?” I ask, without looking up from the dishes. “I’m going to the grocery store.” “Good thinking. What do we need there?” I ask him while prying a stray Lego out of Theo’s mouth. Round and round the kitchen he drives his truck, keeping up the running…
More tips for improving self-discipline
Last week I wrote about how to increase your self-discipline, something I’ve struggled with mightily. You can click back to read about the first two steps here before going on. 3. Discover what motivates you. You already know that sometimes you are good at doing the things you don’t want to do. No matter how…
The first two steps to self-discipline
One of my dear friends asked me a few weeks ago how I developed my self-discipline and what thoughts I had on teaching it to children. My initial response was one of shock. I have so little self-discipline, I thought to myself. How can I answer these questions when I struggle SO much with this…
I’ll never…
Do you remember that drinking game “I Never”? If you went to college, you probably know it, but just in case, here’s how to play. Everyone takes a turn starting a sentence with, “I never…” which usually comes out “I’ve never…” but anyway. If you have done the thing mentioned, you take a drink. Sentences…
