Every child requires discipline.
Discipline is a part of growing up. As a parent, this is your responsibility. However, don’t allow your discipline to be an adult shouting match where the child sees you more out of control that he or she is. Parents often “loose it.” When this happens, the child ends up being confused by the action.
Crisis in the Flowerbeds
Before Joey’s dad left for work, he reminded Joey to be sure and pull all the weeds in the flowerbed along the driveway and right next to Mr. Davis’s house. Dad promised Joey that if he did a good job pulling the weeds, they’d go watch the local baseball team’s game at the big city […]
Riding to school in the rain.
Another storm came through last week and we had a lot of rain for three days straight! Each day it rained Mom had me bundle up in rain gear so I would not get wet. I looked weird—like someone from outer space– but I stayed dry. My teacher thought my outfit was very interesting. Riding […]
Your child wants to do things WITH you!
More than anything, your child wants focused time with you. Everyday life can be full of adventure and packed full of great learning experiences. At the end of the day, make up a story that involved the same experience you had with your child that day. Andy Ant stories were all initially based on things […]
Climbing the old elm tree.
Another nice warm day yesterday with no rain. I was able to pay outside in shirt sleeves all afternoon. Andy and Dickter came out from underground and we had quite and adventure climbing up in the old elm tree. Let me tell you, ants can really climb. They climbed up much higher than I felt […]