Posts by intentionalmama

I really like this response. I remember someone telling me once "that we should confront when we want to get closer."   While this may not be your intent. It is honest, and I believe opens the door for future healthy interactions...

Hi there, I started reading Harry Potter to my son at 7 1/2 as well.  I also had a lot of concerns as from my understanding the author had written the first  book for her son who was 11 at the time (same age as Harry in the...

I feel for you op; that is an uncomfortable position to be put in.  I feel comfortable with two responses.  One would be direct and saying - actually no, we dont' hit. So if there are any problems, and we can't work them out,...

Quote: Originally Posted by BarnMomma  I'll do my best to keep this short. My mother is a handful. She has lots of great qualities but way more lousy ones. Growing up was stressful and I have more bad memories than...

  Quote: Originally Posted by La Limena  . I am all for leaving the school issues at school and having the teacher handle the talking issue as she claims to have some more ideas in store for...

I like a lot of what the other posters have written. When I read your post, I felt sad for your child.  I have a seven year old, and we homeschool in a a fairly unschooly way.  What I see with my son and the other kids he...

Hi there, last year my son played t-ball for the first time. There was one little boy on the team who really didn't want to be there. I actually really felt for this kid; it was painful for me to watch him be so down about being...

I think you have a lot of wisdom in your following quote.  Your boy has a lot of integrity; and it is unfortunate that your school authorities do not seem to recognize that.  I think it is so good for him to have you as his...

Hi Lisa, you know after the comment about spanking your baby, I think I would have to say something.  Perhaps just a simple "Wow, we sure have different parenting philosophy's"  Just enough to let her know that you don't feel...

Quote: Originally Posted by Calm      Sometimes they have a build up of emotions that need releasing and will have what we call the BCS (broken cookie syndrome).  It's where they melt down over...