Parenting 05/07/2012
 
It only takes minutes and the time to keep the connection with our children.
Today Michael and I had breakfast together. (Something we do regularly)
Just connecting and hearing of the this and that brightens my day and week.
Thank you Michael for being you!!
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Four of our seven Grandchildren in a March weekend...shenanigans upstairs and fun being together...
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Post Title. 03/09/2012
 
 It is with pleaure to speak on JOYFUL PARENTING at California Lutheran University

Dr. William Glasser speaks of Positive Relationships~
These are especially important in parent relationships with children and teens:

Seven Deadly Habits                                 Seven Caring Habits

Criticizing                                                 Supporting

Blaming                                                    Encouraging

Complaining                                             Listening

Nagging                                                   Accepting

Threatening                                             Trusting       

Punishing                                                Respecting

Rewarding to control                             Negotiating differences

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Post Title. 10/12/2011
 
Ask the Experts
A Moderated Panel Discussion on Parenting
October 12, 7pm Conejo Valley

Helping parents and helping children of all ages is the goal of this venue.

The little tips, stories, and suggestions can make a difference in raising children today, tommorow or in the future.



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Post Title. 09/07/2011
 
In October I will participate in the panel at Los Cerritos Middle School in Conejo Valley, California.

I will discuss JOYFUL PARENTING. There are so many ways to connect with our children, especially the junior high age.

As the title of my book states - JOYFUL PARENTING: Before You Blink, They'll Be Grown!

Let's reach them now and make choices to applaud/improve/understand the relationships.
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I feel fortunate to connect and share with my son, Michael.

Our once a week (or so) meeting is always great.

It is exciting to share and dialogue - and see things through his eyes.

I feel "you are only as old as you feel." Therefore, I stay young and ... celebrate the joys of my son. ;-)

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Post Title. 06/07/2011
 
Boris Brott contributed to my book, JOYFUL PARENTING. His shared words are all about creativity.

Dave and I were just his guests at the Symphony and the wonder of him leading such a renouned symphony surrounds the entire audience. (That is "parenting" and then some...)

What talent! His knowledge of the instruments, score, music, and bringing together so many musicians is the truest sense of creativity. Thank you Maestro!
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The day came to critique, dialogue, and share Garlic and Sapphires. I find it so amazing how this book (any book) can evolve into the most interesting and enlightening discussions. (Thank you to those who participated.)

It is interesting to discover the personal experiences, stories and thoughts that develop from reading a book. Author Ruth Reichl shared her passion for food, (service), and creativity. This created "food for thought" as well as "recipes" for life and food.

As an author, I especially enjoyed her flow of words so that the reader is invited into her world and is "there" in the moment. I wish I knew a way to meet Ruth Reichl in person!
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You Never Know! 01/21/2011
 
In my book, Joyful Parenting: Before You Blink, They'll Be Grown, is a true story about different journeys in life. It is part of my Chapter entitled, Things Happen For A Reason. The astonishing story about Jason is --- Magic.

Look at him now:

http://www.facebook.com/l/8c7685tULC9O96-BwBZR1Kk-D0Q;www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrhSE8g7Qhg
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Readers always ask me my thoughts about ...  Parenting. I think it is the relationships throughout life in family and the everyday that make the difference.
A caring attitude is the secret!

One day when I was visiting someone in need, in the lounge I saw a single book sitting on a table that just kind of winked at me. (They say that sometimes the right book just falls into your hands.) Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl is the book about the secret life of a food critic in disguise. To me it is the true example of understanding and how our actions affect others.

Soon I will be leading a book discussion for AAUW about this book. Let's take note and recognize those moments and situations that ... can make a difference.

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