I love it when kids switch phrases around. They make sense but they’re not quite right. Any favorites to share?
Last night, my son told me, “Mom, I’m so tired I know I’m going to be wide asleep tonight.”
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Which Phrase Does Your Child Mix Up?
Thursday, August 26th, 2010My Kids Say the Funniest Things!
Sunday, June 20th, 2010I’ve been keeping a little journal of quotes. Whenever one of our kids (one girl and two boys) gives us their version of the English language, I write it down so we can remember it. Here are some of my favorites:
“No comments from the popcorn gallery, please.” ~ 10-year old daughter
“You wanna piece of me?” ~ five-year old son as he’s playing a video game
“”I was really starving for my blanket last night.” ~ five-year old son
When our five-year old son was complimented for reading a hard word he said “Oh, I just rememberized it.”
“I’m just like a dinosaur oncologist! I have five books on dinosaurs!” ~ six-year old son
“What’s a time frame? I’ve never seen one before.” (thinking it’s like a picture frame…) ~ six-year old son
When asked how God made a woman, our six-year old son said “He pulled a ribbon out of his pocket.”
“I want to play ‘Corn in the Cobs’” (instead of Corn Hole) ~ six-year old son
“I’m full. Can I have some ice cream?” ~ six-year old son
“We only learn stuff so teachers have somethin’ to do.” ~10-year old daughter
Out to lunch with Papa, Mommy asked her sons to share their sundaes. The older brother replied, “You can have one bite of mine, but you can have as many as you want from my brother!”
Don’t Wait to Connect; Take the Lead
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010- Most people wait for others to make eye contact first, to smile first, to talk first, and to issue invitations first.
- Socially successful people actively work to bring others into their lives. They start conversations and they issue invitations.
When you take this information and keep in mind that it’s not what you say, but the fact that you say something (blog: Starting a Conversation: Just Say Something), there’s no reason not to strike up your next conversation.
Penny Stones Love School Counselors!
Friday, November 13th, 2009
Penny Stones in the Journeys of Life Booth
I had the pleasure of going to the All Ohio Counselors Conference in Columbus, Ohio on November 5. It was my first counselors’ conference. Penny Stones were on a table in the Journeys of Life booth and I was the “celebrity inventor”.
The response of counselors to Penny Stones was amazing. Never have I had so many people look at Penny Stones and ”get it” instantly. Counsleors would walk by the table, see the Penny Stones, read the questions, and say things like “I love this!” , “How cool!” or “What a great idea!” I sold out on the first day!
I’ve been to many trade shows. And counselors, as a group, are the nicest and most friendly customers I have ever met. Not only were they supportive of Penny Stones, but they were very supportive of me as a woman owning my own business. I can’t wait for the next conference!
Penny Stones Panel of Experts
Friday, November 13th, 2009I have seen my childrens’ conversation skills improve as we’ve played with Penny Stones around the dinner table. But that’s hardly enough proof to claim that they improve conversation skills. So I’m creating a Penny Stones Panel of Experts in order to determine if Penny Stones improve childrens’ conversation skills and help them become more comfortable starting a conversation.
I am hoping school counselors around the country will help me with this study. Many Ohio school counselors have already agreed to help. Participants will also be able to help me determine my next themed editions of Penny Stones for topics such as divorce, grief and feelings.
If you’re a school counselor and are interested in being on the Penny Stones Panel of Experts, please reply to this post or contact me via email, tammy@pennystones.com. Thanks!
Talking to Teens
Sunday, November 1st, 2009These tips for talking to teens are from come from The Partnership, http://www.timetotalk.org/
Start Early
“If you’re thoughtful and open and expressive, and you’ve developed good communication with your kids all along, it’s going to be an easier ride.”
— Neil I. Bernstein, Ph.D., adolescent psychologist and author
Talk Daily
Make time to talk with your teen every day, so it becomes routine. That way when you have an important topic to discuss, it will be more comfortable and flow more naturally. Chat it up regularly — about celebrities, classmates, the news or anything to help maintain open lines of communication.
Become Digitally Savvy
Bone up on the latest technology online social networks like Facebook and MySpace and status update services like Twitter and you’ll gain a better understanding of your teen’s world. Texting your teen is a great non-confrontational way to check in, show your support and stay connected.
Benefits of Family Dinners
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
One of the best traditions families can establish is to sit down and eat dinner together. Families, especially kids, benefit enormously from frequent positive family meals:
- Improves family communication
- Improves nutrition and eating habits
- Improves literacy development among preschoolers
- Develops a protective factor for adolescents against tobacco, alcohol, drugs and low grade point averages
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Glad the date says March 17 on my last post (still have an hour to go in my time zone). Otherwise, the leprechan may not have come in the middle of the night and turned our milk green!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Cheers!
Let’s Get this Party Started!
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009I’ve been hearing about how easy blogs are for too long so I thought I’d see for myself. And I have to say this is pretty easy. I’ve already logged in, changed my color scheme, added an image and now some text. I can now see why they say it’s easy. I’ll be adding real text later. I think I’m going to like this… 