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Tag Archives: parenting
The Last Blog – and Twinkle ⭐️
Originally posted on Mum’s the word:
The best known nursery rhyme in the world, ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’, was written by Jane Taylor, aged 23, in 1806 in her attic, which still exists in Stockwell Street, Colchester. It’s a…
Posted in Humor, Poetry, Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged blogging, Featured Blogger, mum, parenting, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, wit
5 Comments
It Is My Place
Originally posted on Diamonds in Dark Places:
“My dad will help you.” It was the second time in as many days that my two-year-old granddaughter had uttered this sentiment. “My dad will help.” Her dad, unfortunately, was in Hawaii vacationing…
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged blogger, compassion, featured, Les Miserables, light, parenting
6 Comments
My Experiment in Becoming Human
The Key to Fulfilling God’s Promise I recently wrote about my goal of talking less and listening more, of focusing more on others. This, I concluded, meant altering my habit of speaking all of my thoughts aloud. However, there’s often … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Memoir, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith
Tagged communication, God, growth, Isaiah 30:15-18, parenting
92 Comments
Parenting Techniques For 2020
Originally posted on Newspeak:
Parenting experts are beginning to wonder if the ‘wooden spoon’ method may have some limitations in it’s utilisation in child discipline. ?In controlled government funded testing, subjects have responded ‘inconsistently’ and numerous spoons have been broken…
Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes, Writing
Tagged blogger, blogging, discipline, featured, funny, parenting, UK
10 Comments
Always Look Before You…
My daughter Beth had finally reached the stage where she was ready to use the potty-training seat all by herself! (It’s OK, I’ll wait while you applaud.) Squeak, click, went the bathroom door. A moment later, there was a blood-curdling … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Memoir
Tagged children, fatherhood, funny, kids, parenting, potty-training, story, toddler
31 Comments
My Scar Stories
I Can’t Help Myself! As a result of my regular self-disfigurements, Mom and Dad began keeping a closer watch on me. But then I was set free by the most reckless device known to boy: A Bike! We lived in … Continue reading
My Scar Stories
“If Adventure has a Name…” Impulsive actions make great movie scenes. But in real life they can get you killed. Or worse: in trouble with Mom and Dad. I mentioned previously that I was clumsy. I’ve come to the conclusion … Continue reading
When little people get ugly
Originally posted on Megspot:
When Molly was in grade two, her teacher called me aside to tell me that she and her BFF had been in a bit of an argument, but neither girl would talk about why. The teacher…
An Essay About Rocks
Rokz hav been arownd for Ever. They mosly jus sit ther. Somtymz they fall down. They hav nothing else to do. They ar very payshent. I am not. Mitchell T. (age withheld)