Comments on: The change in my parental settings http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/ Giving My Child the World. Inspiring Others. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:30:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.10 By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14655 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:30:13 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14655 In reply to Catherine Forest.

I hate those moments. Especially when you’re in the middle of them and are talking to yourself about how ridiculous you’re being but can’t stop it midstream.

They sure are wonderful teachers!

]]> By: Catherine Forest http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14653 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:18:34 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14653 Wow! Talon, I admired you a lot already, but now I do even more! What a lucky child this Tigger is… We have the same principles with our girls and I find that full-time traveling as a family and living in closed quarters really makes you work on your stuff and respect one another on a very real level. It is sometimes hard and intense and your post is a balm on my sorry heart tonight (I had one of those blow you describe with my little Mathilde earlier tonight when she got a little sulky with me and I raised my voice, swore and well… was just not the loving mom I strive to be most of the time…). The girls have been bickering with one another a lot lately and we are all fighting for space in the trailer, but as you say, kids live in the moment and they make me see such amazing things in the midst of the tougher moments. We are so blessed to have them as our greatest teachers!

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14162 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:39:10 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14162 In reply to Tracey.

Yes, kids are absolute pros at living in the moment. We could learn so much from them.

Thanks for the lovely compliment as well! I’m so glad to hear our sharing helps others.

]]> By: Tracey http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14160 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:59:48 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14160 Children become what they are labeled. This is so true and the statement hit me square in the face as I try to define why we want to live a nomadic life as a family. There are so many reasons to want this lifestyle and you and Tigger are a testament to those reasons. I want to raise our son to love himself first, fear nothing but fear itself and the value in living in the moment (he is an expert in this area already, we want to preserve that way of thinking). You are an example on teaching these things and thanks so much for that:)

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14156 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:50:38 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14156 In reply to Kristin of Be My Travel Muse.

I tell him often I’m very jealous of his life. Yes, he’s my little Buddha for sure. 🙂

]]> By: Kristin of Be My Travel Muse http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14155 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:45:22 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14155 Tigger’s had a rad life of travel. I can only imagine how cultured and accepting he’ll be when he grows up. I like his quotes – He’s a young yoga, that one.

]]> By: Talon http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14126 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:54:29 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14126 In reply to Lael.

Definitely a free-range child. I think it’s an awesome way to grow up!

]]> By: Lael http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14124 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:29:56 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14124 He sounds like my lovely daughter. We call her our “free range child” and while other people might sniff at our methods-unschooling and pretty much everything you’ve described above- I sure am proud of my amazing kid.
It’s amazing, how they turn out when you let them be themselves

]]> By: Talon http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14065 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:44:50 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14065 In reply to Sam.

I think it’s really how uptight many parents are about having that conversation with their children. Yes, it can be uncomfortable at times, if you grew up in a situation where sex was a “dirty” thing and never discussed, but it’s so important. I’ve practiced open communication with every kid in my home, and it’s amazing what they’ll come and ask once they see they not only won’t get in trouble but that you’ll have an honest conversation with them. I’d MUCH rather they ask me than other kids.

]]> By: Talon http://1dad1kid.com/the-change-in-my-parental-settings/#comment-14064 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:42:38 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=2850#comment-14064 In reply to Melanie Murrish.

I think the people who want to be good parents are constantly a work in progress. Our kids are constantly changing. We have to be willing and able to change with them.

Thanks for following along!

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