tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post2731568605492058398..comments2024-03-22T05:45:28.281-07:00Comments on Departing the Text: Investing in luck Or..Providing a Greater Sense of Freedom and PowerMERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...http://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-81559077732984466932011-03-24T13:54:58.967-07:002011-03-24T13:54:58.967-07:00When my children were kids, it was important to me...When my children were kids, it was important to me that they were aware, had knowledge, knew they were "permitted" to be empowered, and more including a lot of roll playing. Though they were aware that we respect one another, they also knew that they were permitted to stand up for themselves when they found it necessary, even to an adult. No violence of course, that was never an issue. I never wanted them to feel lonely, helpless, or fearful as I was raised that adults were always right.<br /><br />Fortunately, now that my daughter is in college, she is strong, self-assured, and smarter than me!Rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17135970721600055942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-83636862730376242432011-03-22T10:58:06.289-07:002011-03-22T10:58:06.289-07:00Sounds wonderful. And, you make a really good poi...Sounds wonderful. And, you make a really good point. I have found that listening and learning has to be at least a two-way street. Thanks for the comment!MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-81598050990471525612011-03-22T10:51:16.453-07:002011-03-22T10:51:16.453-07:00Meryl - I love your tips. I try to put them into ...Meryl - I love your tips. I try to put them into practice with my kidlets. Being an at-home mom, I have a wonderful advantage in that I can really spend a lot of quality time with my kids (who, happily, still want to spend time with me.)<br /><br />I think we continually teach each other new things every day. Someone once told me that she hoped my kids grow up with half as good a relationship with me as I have with my parents. I hope she's right - but, at least for now, I think we're on the right track.<br /><br />Thanks for the post!RJ Clarkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018296461199649445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-64557937567395122832011-03-22T09:34:13.339-07:002011-03-22T09:34:13.339-07:00Thank you so much for the comments, feedback and e...Thank you so much for the comments, feedback and encouragement. Your points are so true. While some kids intuitively know how to organize, most do not. It must be taught, and taught early. <br /><br />I love your visits, thank you!MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-936431816255545082011-03-22T08:45:35.992-07:002011-03-22T08:45:35.992-07:00Hi Meryl,
I love your posts! My son just had a Be...Hi Meryl,<br /><br />I love your posts! My son just had a Benjamin Franklin project due and we began it immediately, doing a few tasks each night. The three nights before the presentation, he practiced giving his presentation. He's only in second grade, but as an educator myself, I can't stress how important it is to teach children organizational skills in kindergarten. By the time they're in third grade, they know what to do, how, and not to procrastinate. And parents need to know that kids need to be taught these skills -- they don't know them organically. I cannot wait for you to be published. Your work is invaluable.marina delvecchiohttp://marinagraphy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-51955327268537997562011-03-22T08:19:44.454-07:002011-03-22T08:19:44.454-07:00Hi Meryl - interesting ideas..I am not a parent or...Hi Meryl - interesting ideas..I am not a parent or an educationalist but 'stacking your luck' is a rule that can apply to most things in life..it was good to read something different in your post..thank you for visiting me - I loved 'PepperAnn'..(and have to admit I was definitely not under 16 when I watched!)Jae :)Jae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-7737645151383790022011-03-22T05:31:50.139-07:002011-03-22T05:31:50.139-07:00Wow! What a great post! And such an important blog...Wow! What a great post! And such an important blog. We are a home-schooling family with five little ones and I know how important an active role in their education and in their socail well being can be. Thank you for your tips. I'll have to drop in again soon. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />ArchnaArchna Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838906796617874529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-19726964887929311642011-03-22T02:05:27.382-07:002011-03-22T02:05:27.382-07:00It looks like preparation is key to most situation...It looks like preparation is key to most situations. Very informative. There are several things here worth remembering, testing and applying.Hazelhttp://hazelintheglen.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-72090657427513240502011-03-21T19:36:17.930-07:002011-03-21T19:36:17.930-07:00I don't have kids, but your advice makes a lot...I don't have kids, but your advice makes a lot of sense.Madeleine Begun Kanehttp://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-67174784106006500422011-03-21T14:06:22.549-07:002011-03-21T14:06:22.549-07:00What an extremely informative and helpful post.What an extremely informative and helpful post.Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-65067781719280740462011-03-21T12:09:42.688-07:002011-03-21T12:09:42.688-07:00Thank you! I have a contract for my first book in...Thank you! I have a contract for my first book in the mail...just waiting...hoping...and getting my stuff together so it can be published within the year!MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-75994505559865458042011-03-21T11:39:16.285-07:002011-03-21T11:39:16.285-07:00Meryl, thank you for stopping by my blog! We soun...Meryl, thank you for stopping by my blog! We sound like mothers alike... there was nothing, not even in my years as a divorced mother, that would stop me from being an active participant in my daughter's education.<br /><br />Your list of strategies is impressive. I hope you publish, because all the Baby Einstein-laced drivel out there could use your common sense! AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-60918962488412117302011-03-21T04:42:41.695-07:002011-03-21T04:42:41.695-07:00This is a great post. Interesting and informative...This is a great post. Interesting and informative. Where were you when my kids were small??<br /><br />This is Imnotaverse repaying your visit :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-78993693453079245512011-03-20T18:59:36.081-07:002011-03-20T18:59:36.081-07:00great to read! we have to make our own luck. I t...great to read! we have to make our own luck. I think your mother was right.Teresa~ Gardening with Soulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346609828728964796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-53617974346251166112011-03-20T12:40:27.174-07:002011-03-20T12:40:27.174-07:00Email me (meriak@yahoo.com) so we can talk more.Email me (meriak@yahoo.com) so we can talk more.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-55449877874214529512011-03-20T11:57:04.211-07:002011-03-20T11:57:04.211-07:00Hey, I just came upon your blog over at SheWrites....Hey, I just came upon your blog over at SheWrites. Great stuff. Wish I had read this before my stepdaughter's big independent study and science project, which are due coming up. I'm a new follower.Robyn Rylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07510195754917893035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-59614542274977509622011-03-20T09:17:22.948-07:002011-03-20T09:17:22.948-07:00Bravo! Every PTA newsletter needs this.Bravo! Every PTA newsletter needs this.Christa Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620389675433700944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-70312556689807666392011-03-19T05:31:00.681-07:002011-03-19T05:31:00.681-07:00Nicely wrtten piece and very sensible. Not much of...Nicely wrtten piece and very sensible. Not much of use to me directly though as I don't have kids but can probably use some of the advice to create luck for myself I guess.T F Carthickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417105427125776020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-29814237922638973822011-03-19T00:53:53.876-07:002011-03-19T00:53:53.876-07:00Dr. Seuss rules, O.K?Dr. Seuss rules, O.K?Lucy Westenrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787225228788303013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-65325431818790714212011-03-18T20:32:32.996-07:002011-03-18T20:32:32.996-07:00Meryl:
This might be a good article to publish on ...Meryl:<br />This might be a good article to publish on the website I'm writing for (www.Shoroba.com). No pay, just some exposure, though the website is new and still growing. Would you be interested? If so, email me. I'm also starting to look for professional advisors and have an educator/child development person on my wish list.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-79894082198702938392011-03-18T19:03:19.049-07:002011-03-18T19:03:19.049-07:00This is great information! Wise words. I don'...This is great information! Wise words. I don't have the need to pratice them just yet, but will keep it in mind when the time comes. Thanks for visiting my blog! :)Rachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-22429424947141151832011-03-18T15:57:40.853-07:002011-03-18T15:57:40.853-07:00Thanks for visiting my blog! As I was reading your...Thanks for visiting my blog! As I was reading your tips on "luck," I thought to myself, "This sounds like a school psychologist." Lo and behold, I glanced at your info, and voila! In my pre-Mommy life, I worked as a school and child clinical psychologist. Your blog looks fantastic! Your point about anxiety is spot on-it's contagious, especially with emotionally astute kids.Lolamousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508347229501155001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-40653446576801882432011-03-18T15:56:34.594-07:002011-03-18T15:56:34.594-07:00Oh thank you. I will. I just came back from the ...Oh thank you. I will. I just came back from the first day's session - it was GREAT! I will let you know when it's posted.MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-1456387554438923372011-03-18T15:42:20.668-07:002011-03-18T15:42:20.668-07:00good post!
And I'm hoping you'll do a wri...good post!<br /><br />And I'm hoping you'll do a write-up about your ComicCon presentation. Your "Departing the Text: Teaching Inference with Graphic Novels." sounds interesting.Nanc Twophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171827151222610399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535525493775623042.post-4661265761438470732011-03-18T15:40:38.538-07:002011-03-18T15:40:38.538-07:00It isn't easy for most of us. It has taken me ...It isn't easy for most of us. It has taken me a long time to master. Thank you for the visit and kinds words.MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10310099341897509058noreply@blogger.com