LOL Totally had that too. “Please reboot your computer and lmk when it’s back up.” [10 seconds] “OK, it’s back up.” “Um, are you sure you re-booted?” “Yes, I turned the power off and on.” LOL yeah, on the monitor.

Me: How’s it going dad?
Dad: Fine [fills me in on latest medical issues]
Me: Good to know what to look forward to.
Dad: Oh, while I have you on the phone, my computer ...
Me: Dad, I’m going into a tunnel. I think I’m about to lose you ... [disconnect; back to watching TV]

Also, if you read the article to which you linked, they don’t really say “don’t comfort the child.” They say to wait for the anger to pass and settle into the point where they are seeking comfort. That does not equate to “don’t hug your kid.”

I don’t disagree. It’s just not as simple as ignoring them and not understanding what is going on in their brain. I also think the info on listening to the different phases of the tantrum is very interesting. I laugh when I see parents who don’t hear the distinct change in crying when the child switches from real…

Great; that’s good and helpful information.

So perhaps you can elaborate on tantrums and the mistakes parents are making. You referred to pretty “basic” stuff and being “baffled” by parents making a wrong decision, but it seems to me that you left out the biggest piece of the puzzle, which is that children are not wired to handle their emotions. So it’s not as…

You have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about. Google “tantrums and pre frontal cortex.” You’re trying to apply adult logic to a child who has not yet developed the ability to process emotion.

Research shows that in children the pre-frontal-cortex is still developing. This is where emotion is processed, so when a child loses it over something seemingly minor, they are truly losing control of their emotions—they are just not yet wired to process them. Google “tantrums and pre frontal cortex” for more info.…

That last point is so important. I’ve been working on mindfulness myself which, re your post, focuses on intentions. Cleaning out all those other thoughts, like self consciousness and fear, and focusing on being in the class because it is good for you and fits in with your fitness goals is very important if you hope…

Daddy didn’t want Josh questioned because daddy did the same thing to Josh and was afraid he’d spill the beans if questioned. That’s why the lawyers won’t touch this thing. Hehe. I said “touch this thing.” Sorry, bad joke. Fondling isn’t funny.

Uh huh. How much you wanna bet daddy liked having him in a private room and visited him while he was sleeping? Fondled people fondle people.

Very bad man.

LOL This reminds me of when google glass came out and everyone assumed anyone wearing one was videoing them. No, actually, neither you nor your kids are that interesting. You’re just paranoid.

Love this show! They deal with every topic as expertly as you describe here. Great writing, great acting, and the kids are amazing!

Awesome post. I can't tell you how many friends of mine are struggling with life and just refuse to believe that talk therapy would be helpful for them.

Why is Goldilocks so hairy?

Owee! Wasn't their tagline "Clean as a whistle"? lol

Sounds like correlation, not causation*. Did puberty happen to end right about the time you joined the military? Maybe the Dove caused that too ;)

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Fine? Wtf is "fine"? It's ether the best damn thing in the world and everyone should use it or it's the suckiest and should be stricken from the earth. Pick one. We don't have time for your reasoned BS response.