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Accepting Children for Who They Are
Last week, Daphne commented on this post and connected me to Tilt Parenting. I spent a solid hour going down the rabbit hole. First, I watched the Ted Talk. Then I downloaded every PDF. I read lengthy descriptions and manifestos. At the end of it all, I came up for air. I declared (to myself): It’s time to start accepting our children for who they are.
I know this is such an easy concept for many. But it’s hard for me. I haven’t understood—really understood—that Henry processes the world differently.
We will be getting started on another formal evaluation soon. (We did one when he was in kindergarten, but … Read More
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Family Camping Checklist: What Do We Need?
We are not yet a “family who camps,” but I hope we evolve into one. We have a family goal of camping twice this year. Soon we will go on our second overnight camping trip (in tents). It’s time to prepare our family camping checklist!
I’ve been using the Packing List app to keep track of various lists.
Our Family Packing Lists
- Family Road Trip
- Work Trip
- Weekend Adventure
So now it’s time to add our family camping checklist. Here’s what I’m thinking:
- Tent
- Adult sleeping pads
- Kid sleeping pads
- Adult sleeping bags
- Kid sleeping bags
- Sheets for sleeping if it’s hot
- Pillows, if there’s room (hooray for car camping!)
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The Danish Way of Parenting: Book Recommendation
I recently read The Danish Way of Parenting and really enjoyed it! Have you read it? (I know I am three years behind the times. This blog is never at the forefront of trends!)
Denmark is routinely at the top of Happiest Countries in the World lists. This book explores the prevalent Danish parenting style and how it helps grow happy adults.
Even the way I approached the book highlighted my own American-ness. I wanted “tips and tricks” for how to be a better parent. Instead, the overarching message was more like: “Your children internalize your way of being in the world. If you want children who are relaxed, content, … Read More