Parenting: Importance of Manners

Some interesting thoughts in this NY Times article …

And that job is to start with a being who has no thought for the feelings of others, no code of behavior beyond its own needs and comforts — and, guided by love and duty, to do your best to transform that being into what your grandmother (or Socrates) might call a mensch. To use a term that has fallen out of favor, your assignment is to “civilize” the object of your affections.

Some words of wisdom from Judy Martin author of Miss Manners’ Guide to Rearing Perfect Children …

“Every infant is born adorable but selfish and the center of the universe,” she replied. It’s a parent’s job to teach that “there are other people, and other people have feelings.”

Lastly, I loved this line …

And of course, one of the long-term consequences of being a rude child is being a rude adult.

The article, which is written by a pediatrician, is a good read for parents.  Enjoy …

YouTube Videos: How to Raise Children

Youtube appears to have a video series where Kelly Corrigan interviews Christine Carter PhD on various topics with regard to raising children. It is called “Half Full … Social Science Series for Raising Happy Children.” One could subscribe to blogversations’ videos in order to receive emails when new episodes are released.

If you happen to listen to any of them, let me know what you think.

Embracing Kids’ Failures

How to Praise Children

Ucluelet Bay

028 Ucluelet Bay, originally uploaded by rswatts2.

GGW share sights from previous travels on Vancouver Island. I LOVE this shot in particular! Hoping I can pick out beautiful places like this to visit and stay at in the future!!!

W Fam Updates … Have a block, Grandma!

Have a block, Grandma!, originally uploaded by hljscj.

Aaron has changed SO much in just 3 weeks since his birthday party.  His second cousin Joshua plays with other blocks in the background.  Wonderful to see the K fam!!!

The Chapel at Princeton

the Chapel at Princeton, originally uploaded by mihay.

We were married here on June 15, 1974. Don’t need to ask hubbie about that one!  The wedding was relatively small so all the guests sat up in the choir stalls!  And yes … it was a LONG walk down the aisle but my Dad was more than ready for it … as usual.  He was marrying off the last of 4 daughters!!!

The Tigers of Princeton

the tigers of Princeton, originally uploaded by mihay.

Jake … didn’t you give me my engagement ring here?!? If not, makes a good story anyways!!!

On Mendenhall Glacier

On Mendenhall Glacier, originally uploaded by hljscj.

Alaska is INDEED The Great Land!!!

All Sides of Life

All Sides of Life … thanks to the website editor for pointing out her website with activities for the kiddos in NW AR!  Should be a great resource in the future!!!

Home IS Where the Heart Is

Yet another “stint” in Arkansas came to an end recently and I was more than ready to come home to hubbie!  Alas, Home is INDEED where the Heart is!!!

J Fam Portrait!!!

… at long last!!!