You know you’re a parent when you walk around Saturday morning humming the theme song to Dora the Explorer…and your kids haven’t even watched anything today yet! 🤣🤣🤣
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Jared White
Expressively publishing on the open web since 1996.
Entranced by Portland, Oregon since 2017.
#parenting
Parents: You're Not Going to Break Your Kids
When we have difficulties helping our children learn new skills or cope with the tumult of everyday life, it's tempting to want to blame ourselves. But we can choose to see the learning opportunity inherent in every emotional moment.
Released for but a short time from a lengthy car ride, our heroine dashes through the fields and into the woods with wild abandon. #aww #parenting
Little kids playing outside be like:
“Oww, I hurt my back! I don’t want to play anymore!”
2 seconds later:
“OK, I’m going to go play now!” …runs off…
😂😂😂 #parenting
Christian Mindfulness and the World of Parenting
It’s easy to assume mindfulness practices are to be done for private benefit, but experiencing them with your children can reap big rewards.
5 Thoughts on Homeschooling (by a Homeschool Alumnus)
After six weeks of preschool, my mom took me out of the system entirely, and I was homeschooled all the way into adulthood. In addition, I never went to college. Am I a misfit? Did I miss out on something important? Here's my take on the situation.
The Absurdity of Fatherhood
When you become a dad, it's much harder to stay stuck on self. Your kids won't let you.
Always Recording, Never Listening
The hidden dangers of tap-tapping our parenthood away.
4 Reasons Why I L-O-V-E Being a Dad
Who knew it could be this much fun?