I’ve been thinking about some of the good things my parents taught me. Today I used the door slamming response.
1. If a kid slams a door, he will need to close it quietly 10 times.
2. No candy before noon.
3. It’s a good idea for kids to have a little spending money and freedom.
4. As kids get older, they need lists of tasks to do, and if you write them on a yellow legal pad, it seems more cheery.
5. Bedtime stories are important.
6. Pulling weeds is a good activity for sorting out grumpy or idle thoughts.
7. Kids should learn to walk and talk quietly through the house.
8. Kids need space to think and read and create.
9. Outdoor exercise is a good remedy for grumpiness, laziness, and boredom.