Boundaries through discipline and consequences for children
What do you think? Are there any you disagree with? Would you add something?
Nordstrom’s Employee Handbook — short and sweet – (37signals)
Nordstrom Rules: Rule #1: Use best judgment in all situations. There will be no additional rules. via 37signals.com I found this by accident. I find it interesting on a number of levels. The comments that followed were interesting for one thing. But what about the concept itself? It seems that everywhere I go people…
The Expectations Trap | Psychology Today
Attuned to disappointment and confused about its source, we wind up discarding perfectly good relationships. People work themselves up over "the ordinary problems of marriage, for which, by the way, they usually fail to see their own contributions," via www.psychologytoday.com This is a long and interesting article. I think the money quote is quoted above….
Points to Ponder (100 words of less)
"Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in…
My son is gay « Nerdy Apple Bottom (is this bullying)
Or he’s not. I don’t care. He is still my son. And he is 5. And I am his mother. And if you have a problem with anything mentioned above, I don’t want to know you. via nerdyapplebottom.com Ok, so here's my question is this bullying? I mean, when I read the article, the reactions…
Stress as a Predictor of Adult Mood Disorders | Psych Central News
Emerging research suggests daily stress may be more dangerous to our health than previously believed.
Points to Ponder (100 words or less)
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. -William Feather (17)
When bullies come…
My wife shared a heartbreaking story with me the other day. She was talking to someone whose child was bullied at school. The child had been told that a party ended at a certain time so the parents came to pick her up at what they thought was the appointed time. It turns out the…
Points to Ponder (100 words or less)
Forgiveness is only effective when we walk in it. Both people have to walk in it. The person doing the forgiving must give up the hurt, anger and the need for revenge, while the person being forgiven must give up the desire to justify or live in the guilt. Forgiveness is both a one time…
America and the ‘Fun’ Generation – NYTimes.com
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS — From the first years of the American republic, a quiet battle has simmered over the words that denote the nation’s soul. And now a count can declare the victors: “achievement” and “fun.” via www.nytimes.com Heard about this article via stayoutofschool.com. What are your thoughts about it? Have we lost sight of excellence?…