One of the strategies to “non-entitle” children is for parents to teach and encourage gratitude. There are several great suggestions in the article “11 Strategies to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Entitled” on the MindBodyDad blog site. Suggestions include thank you notes, reflections, and the articulation of things to be thankful for. This past Christmas, I… Continue reading The Blessing Jar
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The Costs of Entitlement
Interesting posting today–as always–on “MindBodyDad,” a blog created by my nephew, Brian, who is an OT at Magee Rehabilitation in Philadelphia. The title: “11 Strategies to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Entitled.” IMHO, entitlement is a major, major problem caused by some parents and consequently affecting all aspects of wider society, including the schools. I saw… Continue reading The Costs of Entitlement
Insights and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Imagine if the “simple” act of seeing exhausted you every single day.
The Hideout
Even though her Uncle Matt wasn’t home at the time, Michaela thought it would be a good idea for the two of us to hide from him in the small walk-in closet in the front bedroom. Under a blanket. On a warm, humid day in late April. This is a game we had played before,… Continue reading The Hideout
Grief: Breathe and Go Slowly
(This is seventh in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) I made the dreaded notifications about Terry’s death in the morning, first to Michael, then to Steve on Long Island. “I’m sorry I didn’t see your call last night,” Mike said. “Mom… Continue reading Grief: Breathe and Go Slowly
Until Death Do Us Part
(This is sixth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) On Tuesday night, I fell asleep at about 10:30. My phone jangled me awake about an hour later. It was Jefferson. A nurse told me that Terry had taken a turn for… Continue reading Until Death Do Us Part
People Plan; God Laughs
(This is the fourth in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) Things were slowly getting back to normal as Terry continued to improve, but her other medical problems did not politely step aside during the convalescence from the liver issues. Her vision… Continue reading People Plan; God Laughs
Home and Hope
(This is the third in a series reflecting on how life changed in a way that was–and still is five years later–unfathomable to me.) On April 29, thirty-five days after the ambulance took her to the hospital, I picked Terry up at rehab to bring her home. She signed herself out of rehab because she… Continue reading Home and Hope
The Q-View 