Always ask for her opinion, no matter if she is only 2 years old...
Even though you may not always see eye to eye, the simple act of consistently asking will help her realize her thoughts, feelings, and opinions matter.
#27
When your teenage daughter is upset, learning when to engage and when to back off will add years to YOUR life.
If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
#12
At times, her actions, thought processes, feelings... or some combination of the three, will be beyond your ability to comprehend.
Don’t even try... But when in doubt... trust your heart. She already does.
Don’t even try... But when in doubt... trust your heart. She already does.
#13
Sometimes she needs you to hold on.
Other times she needs you to let go.
Wisdom is knowing the difference.
Other times she needs you to let go.
Wisdom is knowing the difference.
#161
Band t-shirts are a MUST...
Refer to rule #246, so you know what bands you should get...
Bonus points if you get matching shirts!
Refer to rule #246, so you know what bands you should get...
Bonus points if you get matching shirts!
#134
Take it easy on the presents for her birthday and Christmas.
Instead, give her the gift of experiences you can share together...
Then again... BIG cool gifts has never hurt anyone, AND the joy in their eyes when they see the shinny wrapping is glorious!
You can share both experiences and toys together...
Then again... BIG cool gifts has never hurt anyone, AND the joy in their eyes when they see the shinny wrapping is glorious!
You can share both experiences and toys together...
#113
Holding her upside down by the legs while she giggles and screams uncontrollably is great for your biceps.
WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
WARNING: She has no concept of muscle fatigue.
#91
Introduce them to the swings at your local park. They’ll squeal for you to push her higher and faster.
Their definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours... Keep that in mind.
When they get a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to their's. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you've got.
Their definition of “higher and faster” is probably not the same as yours... Keep that in mind.
When they get a bit older, your definition of higher and faster will be a lot closer to their's. When that day comes, go ahead… give it all you've got.