Tag Archives: family
Time Out Does Not Mean Go Away
Attachment parenting has important things to say. Dr. Spock was the guru of his day. Spare the rod and spoil the child was a guiding principle in its time. The wise women of the tribal villages have a wellspring of knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in The World of She
Tagged behaviour, children, family, grown children, motherhood, mothers, parenting, perspectives
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What Would I Think About It?
The helmet made you look like an expert, geared up for your Tour de Neighbourhood. Your happy/anxious chatter filled my ears as we headed out to face the day’s challenge and adventure. Determined, lips pursed in concentration, we began my … Continue reading
Posted in The World of She
Tagged changes, children, family, grown children, letting go, memories, parenting, passages, perspectives, son
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Words Hurt, but Words Heal
The whole “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me” thing is the biggest load of dung ever propagated in the form of advice for self-protection. In fact, sometimes I think the sticks and stones … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage
Tagged commitment, communication, couple, family, husband, marriage, partner, wife
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