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Comment on Lemon Raspberry Muffins by Valentine’s Day Exchange Part 1 « Without Adornment

Valentine’s Day Exchange Part 1 « Without Adornment — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:03:54 +0000

[...] old to mail when I finally got around to sending them. So, instead I made a gluten free version of these muffins (recipe below). They fit the bill perfectly: they had fruit, could easily be made healthier and [...]

Comment on Homemade Yogurt by Odile

Odile — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:53:38 +0000

Thank you for this, especially the part about how much honey to add to sweeten the litre of yoghurt.

Best wishes, Lynn

Comment on Rite of Passage by J5MM Monthly Index: November 2009 | Just Five More Minutes

J5MM Monthly Index: November 2009 | Just Five More Minutes — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:59:18 +0000

[...] learning to read: 1 Girls learning to write: 1 Girls writing “Don’t Come In” Signs: [...]

Comment on Getting rid of hubby’s slippers by Skipper

Skipper — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:28:09 +0000

I obviously need to read your blog more frequently… I can picture this scene quite vividly and the priceless look on his face.

Comment on Rite of Passage by Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:59:09 +0000

Yes. Now that my daughter is almost nine, the most current version is on a Hannah Montana dry erase board and it says, KEEP OUT!!!! PRIVATE!!! THIS MEANS YOU MOMMY!!!! I take pictures of them. I think one day I will make a photo books of keep out signs.

Comment on Book Review: Classic Fairy Tales by Pat Gustafson

Pat Gustafson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:16:06 +0000

Thanks very much for your kind words about Scott’s book! He really enjoyed working on it, and it’s very gratifying for him to read your nice comments.

Comment on Book Review: Classic Fairy Tales by Phyllis

Phyllis — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:46:36 +0000

Thanks so much for the book review. Reading the old fairy tales and nursery rhymes, memorization of poetry all seem to be lost arts.

Our pastor spoke this week on the fact that he doesn’t believe in Quality time with children, only Quantity time – then the quality happens. And that’s what all of the above is about.

Comment on Two-year old temper by Lynnita

Lynnita — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:57:34 +0000

Thanks for the advice, Margot!

Comment on Two-year old temper by margot

margot — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:08:00 +0000

The best way to deal with and to avoid temper tantrums is to remain calm but firm and create immediate, clear consequences for the behavior. As soon as my child started to fight the coat, I would have gotten down to her level and informed her that she had two choices: she could put on her coat or we would go home immediately and she would be forbidden from attending story time for 2 days (or 3 days or a week or whatever will resonate with your child). If a tantrum happens during an event, I inform the child that we will have to leave unless they are able to behave appropriately. Then you must follow through, even if change plans is a huge inconvenience to you, too. Without consistent consequences, children learn how to manipulate their parents via tantrums and other behaviors. I’m saddened by how many parents want to avoid conflict and avoid their children feeling anything negative at the sake of teachable moments and basic parenting.

Comment on Two-year old temper by J5MM Monthly Index: October 2009 | Just Five More Minutes

J5MM Monthly Index: October 2009 | Just Five More Minutes — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:16:45 +0000

[...] Temper tantrums: 31 Temper tantrums handled calmly: 1 [...]