gdp's Comments

freeplaylife.com : Looking To Rent:

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:45:03 +0000

ah, perspective. it makes everything so much clearer!

freeplaylife.com : Backroad Learning.

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:44:03 +0000

I have the same reaction to this time of year. Finally, we can go to
all the places we've avoided all summer! ;)

freeplaylife.com : Backroad Learning.

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:43:05 +0000

uh...bullshit. I like your way much better. :) Carry on!

freeplaylife.com : Riding on the Current of Grief.

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:05:03 +0000

I'm so sorry. My daughter was stillborn because they had to induce the labor when she was so premature. It's just so suddenly traumatic.

In some ways a year is long, but in others it's just the blink of an eye.

I hope you have supportive friends and family to help you through. If not, you can always email me :)

Xoxoxo

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freeplaylife.com : Not So Deep Thoughts.

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:51:03 +0000

I'd hate to have to live out something this personal in front of the
world :/ It's hard enough as it is!

freeplaylife.com : Not So Deep Thoughts.

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:44:03 +0000

I totally need the Enrique special!

freeplaylife.com : Sexucation.

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:46:04 +0000

I got the 'this is sex. Don't do it until you're married' version. Short and sweet.

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freeplaylife.com : The Lesson Of The Moody Teenager.

Sat, 9 Jul 2011 00:15:04 +0000

I'm glad you're the kind of aunt you are to him :)

freeplaylife.com : The Lesson Of The Moody Teenager.

Sat, 9 Jul 2011 00:14:04 +0000

ah, mama. :( that sounds like a sad story. But you never know what
will come of it, or the far reaching effects. Loving other people is
never a dead end.

freeplaylife.com : The Golden Rule of Parenting.

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 01:01:04 +0000

I always associated a particular sound and action to anything hurtful.
Like, if my young child had fallen and hurt themselves I would shake
my hand and go \"Oooowie!\" with emphasis. Then give hugs and kisses
liberally. The next time they'd fall or get hurt I'd do the same
thing with my hand and voice. It doesn't take long for them to
associate the hurt feeling to the sound and action. I could use this
proactively if they were going for something that would hurt them, and
make the sound while they were focused on the thing in question.
Mostly, this helped. But sometimes not. And kids are hardwired to
explore! Toddlers are exhausting, man.

freeplaylife.com : The Golden Rule of Parenting.

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:57:04 +0000

aint no shame in being a beyotch. Obviously, lol. Here we all are! :)

freeplaylife.com : The Emotional Lives of Children.

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:56:03 +0000

wow. you are GOOD at this! Go you!

Parenting should be an event at the X games, I swear. It's intense!

Remember, while you are parenting an intense child (not sure what her
younger sister is like!), you need to make sure to treat yourself just
as carefully and respectfully. Be good to yourself too, Mama, and
reenergize yourself so you have lots to give your girls.

freeplaylife.com : The Golden Rule of Parenting.

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 19:32:03 +0000

I should form a \"sexy beyotches\" club. Glad to know I'm in such good
company!!! ;)

freeplaylife.com : The Golden Rule of Parenting.

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 19:13:05 +0000

you sexy beyotch!

freeplaylife.com : The Golden Rule of Parenting.

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 18:57:04 +0000

I only have those examples because I'm guilty as charged! That's why
I said 'beyotch' instead of 'bitch'...it sounds a little kinder, don't
you think? Like, instead of being controlling beyotches, let's go for
sexy beyotches instead! ;)

freeplaylife.com : The Golden Rule of Parenting.

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 18:55:04 +0000

yay! I had no idea you were writing an ebook! Let me know when it's
here so I can read it!

freeplaylife.com : The Emotional Lives of Children.

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 18:54:04 +0000

ha! I'll forgive your typos if you forgive mine!

freeplaylife.com : The Emotional Lives of Children.

Thu, 7 Jul 2011 18:54:03 +0000

explosive anger and violence towards a sibling is intense, and can
really trigger emotional responses. with a speech delay and her age,
words aren't going to really help the situation. However, more love
and attention is always a step in the right direction. Is there a way
you can engage with her more when she isn't angry or violent, and
learn some signals for when she's about to blow and redirect or divert
it with some one on one?

freeplaylife.com : The Emotional Lives of Children.

Mon, 4 Jul 2011 05:15:34 +0000

This was a really great example. I'm also in the middle of the same switch with my kids.

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