Comments on: 7 Secrets to Raising a Happy Child http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/ Life is better with the right words. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:08:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Writer Dad http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-16102 Writer Dad Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:25:57 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-16102 Thank you everyone for being patient with me. I know these comments were slow to arrive. The little ones are starting school this coming week, and I'll be able to get back on my game in no time. : > ) Rob O: Hi Rob, thanks! I agree with your addition for sure. If I'm not mistaken, it was from when this post was over at Zen Habits that we first met. Sorry it was a repeat for you. : > ) Randi: Thanks for the link Randi! Links are even yummier than chocolate. Samar: Aw shucks, Samar, that's awfully sweet. Thanks so much for the compliment and congratulations again! Katrina: Thanks, Katrina! It is so, so true. If we let them know how excited we are to be in their company, it will come right back to us. The reverse is also true. If we are unkind to our children, or show them that they are in any way a burden, how could we not expect that to come right back like a boomerang. Trina: I've been guilty before, for sure. Too much on my plate and I accidently let my children know it. It's not fair to them and, ultimately, not fair to me. My children deserve the best of my attention, not my leftovers. Vijay: I agree. My wife teaches meditation to both of our children. I still have a lot to learn in that area, however. : > ) Bonnie: Thanks for saying that, Bonnie! I really appreciate and am glad I could do something to improve your week. YAY!!! Thank you everyone for being patient with me. I know these comments were slow to arrive. The little ones are starting school this coming week, and I’ll be able to get back on my game in no time. : > )

Rob O: Hi Rob, thanks! I agree with your addition for sure. If I’m not mistaken, it was from when this post was over at Zen Habits that we first met. Sorry it was a repeat for you. : > )

Randi: Thanks for the link Randi! Links are even yummier than chocolate.

Samar: Aw shucks, Samar, that’s awfully sweet. Thanks so much for the compliment and congratulations again!

Katrina: Thanks, Katrina! It is so, so true. If we let them know how excited we are to be in their company, it will come right back to us. The reverse is also true. If we are unkind to our children, or show them that they are in any way a burden, how could we not expect that to come right back like a boomerang.

Trina: I’ve been guilty before, for sure. Too much on my plate and I accidently let my children know it. It’s not fair to them and, ultimately, not fair to me. My children deserve the best of my attention, not my leftovers.

Vijay: I agree. My wife teaches meditation to both of our children. I still have a lot to learn in that area, however. : > )

Bonnie: Thanks for saying that, Bonnie! I really appreciate and am glad I could do something to improve your week. YAY!!!

]]> By: Writer Dad http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-39019 Writer Dad Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:25:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-39019 Thank you everyone for being patient with me. I know these comments were slow to arrive. The little ones are starting school this coming week, and I'll be able to get back on my game in no time. : > ) Rob O: Hi Rob, thanks! I agree with your addition for sure. If I'm not mistaken, it was from when this post was over at Zen Habits that we first met. Sorry it was a repeat for you. : > ) Randi: Thanks for the link Randi! Links are even yummier than chocolate. Samar: Aw shucks, Samar, that's awfully sweet. Thanks so much for the compliment and congratulations again! Katrina: Thanks, Katrina! It is so, so true. If we let them know how excited we are to be in their company, it will come right back to us. The reverse is also true. If we are unkind to our children, or show them that they are in any way a burden, how could we not expect that to come right back like a boomerang. Trina: I've been guilty before, for sure. Too much on my plate and I accidently let my children know it. It's not fair to them and, ultimately, not fair to me. My children deserve the best of my attention, not my leftovers. Vijay: I agree. My wife teaches meditation to both of our children. I still have a lot to learn in that area, however. : > ) Bonnie: Thanks for saying that, Bonnie! I really appreciate and am glad I could do something to improve your week. YAY!!! Thank you everyone for being patient with me. I know these comments were slow to arrive. The little ones are starting school this coming week, and I’ll be able to get back on my game in no time. : > )

Rob O: Hi Rob, thanks! I agree with your addition for sure. If I’m not mistaken, it was from when this post was over at Zen Habits that we first met. Sorry it was a repeat for you. : > )

Randi: Thanks for the link Randi! Links are even yummier than chocolate.

Samar: Aw shucks, Samar, that’s awfully sweet. Thanks so much for the compliment and congratulations again!

Katrina: Thanks, Katrina! It is so, so true. If we let them know how excited we are to be in their company, it will come right back to us. The reverse is also true. If we are unkind to our children, or show them that they are in any way a burden, how could we not expect that to come right back like a boomerang.

Trina: I’ve been guilty before, for sure. Too much on my plate and I accidently let my children know it. It’s not fair to them and, ultimately, not fair to me. My children deserve the best of my attention, not my leftovers.

Vijay: I agree. My wife teaches meditation to both of our children. I still have a lot to learn in that area, however. : > )

Bonnie: Thanks for saying that, Bonnie! I really appreciate and am glad I could do something to improve your week. YAY!!!

]]> By: Bonnie Gray | FaithBarista http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-15642 Bonnie Gray | FaithBarista Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:03:13 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-15642 I love #4, "Give them eye contact and attention". I went through your list and checked them off last week, Sean. And I had a GREAT week with my kids. Thank you! I RT'd this week but am retwetting my RT in case my tweeps missed it. I love #4, “Give them eye contact and attention”.

I went through your list and checked them off last week, Sean. And I had a GREAT week with my kids.

Thank you! I RT’d this week but am retwetting my RT in case my tweeps missed it.

]]> By: Bonnie Gray | FaithBarista http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-39018 Bonnie Gray | FaithBarista Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:03:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-39018 I love #4, "Give them eye contact and attention". I went through your list and checked them off last week, Sean. And I had a GREAT week with my kids. Thank you! I RT'd this week but am retwetting my RT in case my tweeps missed it. I love #4, “Give them eye contact and attention”.

I went through your list and checked them off last week, Sean. And I had a GREAT week with my kids.

Thank you! I RT’d this week but am retwetting my RT in case my tweeps missed it.

]]> By: Vijay Kumar Raisinghani http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-15626 Vijay Kumar Raisinghani Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:06:46 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-15626 Excellent post with some great pointers on how to give proper direction to children so that they take the right steps towards success and happiness in life! I would like to add that introducing children early in life to meditation is one of the best things parents can do. Meditation helps them to steer clear of negativity, have improved concentration, clarity and focus. All these are the building blocks of success and happiness later in life! Excellent post with some great pointers on how to give proper direction to children so that they take the right steps towards success and happiness in life! I would like to add that introducing children early in life to meditation is one of the best things parents can do. Meditation helps them to steer clear of negativity, have improved concentration, clarity and focus. All these are the building blocks of success and happiness later in life!

]]> By: Vijay Kumar Raisinghani http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-39017 Vijay Kumar Raisinghani Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:06:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-39017 Excellent post with some great pointers on how to give proper direction to children so that they take the right steps towards success and happiness in life! I would like to add that introducing children early in life to meditation is one of the best things parents can do. Meditation helps them to steer clear of negativity, have improved concentration, clarity and focus. All these are the building blocks of success and happiness later in life! Excellent post with some great pointers on how to give proper direction to children so that they take the right steps towards success and happiness in life! I would like to add that introducing children early in life to meditation is one of the best things parents can do. Meditation helps them to steer clear of negativity, have improved concentration, clarity and focus. All these are the building blocks of success and happiness later in life!

]]> By: Trina http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-15501 Trina Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:34:25 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-15501 Yes, yes, and yes! Especially 1,4,& 6. I see too many adults treating their children with disdain, with boredom, yipes - those poor kids. You can just see the pleading in their eyes as they beg for the attention they so deserve. Your nuggets are gems to be sure, worthy of becoming the tenets of Parenting 101. Yes, yes, and yes! Especially 1,4,& 6. I see too many adults treating their children with disdain, with boredom, yipes – those poor kids. You can just see the pleading in their eyes as they beg for the attention they so deserve.
Your nuggets are gems to be sure, worthy of becoming the tenets of Parenting 101.

]]> By: Trina http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-39016 Trina Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:34:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-39016 Yes, yes, and yes! Especially 1,4,& 6. I see too many adults treating their children with disdain, with boredom, yipes - those poor kids. You can just see the pleading in their eyes as they beg for the attention they so deserve. Your nuggets are gems to be sure, worthy of becoming the tenets of Parenting 101. Yes, yes, and yes! Especially 1,4,& 6. I see too many adults treating their children with disdain, with boredom, yipes – those poor kids. You can just see the pleading in their eyes as they beg for the attention they so deserve.
Your nuggets are gems to be sure, worthy of becoming the tenets of Parenting 101.

]]> By: Katrina http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-15368 Katrina Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:56:32 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-15368 When I get home from a stressful day at work, my son greets me at the door with the biggest smile on his face and stomping his feet with excitement and I can't help but stomp and laugh with him. This just takes away all the stress from my day. It makes both me and him very happy so tip #1 hit the nail on the head. These are great tips and I agree with Randi, this should be handed out at the hospital to every new mother. Wonderful post! When I get home from a stressful day at work, my son greets me at the door with the biggest smile on his face and stomping his feet with excitement and I can’t help but stomp and laugh with him. This just takes away all the stress from my day. It makes both me and him very happy so tip #1 hit the nail on the head.

These are great tips and I agree with Randi, this should be handed out at the hospital to every new mother. Wonderful post!

]]> By: Katrina http://writerdad.com/fatherhood/raising-a-happy-child/comment-page-1/#comment-39015 Katrina Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:56:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3474#comment-39015 When I get home from a stressful day at work, my son greets me at the door with the biggest smile on his face and stomping his feet with excitement and I can't help but stomp and laugh with him. This just takes away all the stress from my day. It makes both me and him very happy so tip #1 hit the nail on the head. These are great tips and I agree with Randi, this should be handed out at the hospital to every new mother. Wonderful post! When I get home from a stressful day at work, my son greets me at the door with the biggest smile on his face and stomping his feet with excitement and I can’t help but stomp and laugh with him. This just takes away all the stress from my day. It makes both me and him very happy so tip #1 hit the nail on the head.

These are great tips and I agree with Randi, this should be handed out at the hospital to every new mother. Wonderful post!

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