another lisa: Damn Good Advice

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Damn Good Advice

Here is a gorgeous picture from Nina's site.

Holley has challenged some people, including me, to share words of wisdom with the world.

Here are some things I have learned in the past few years:

1. NEVER try to discipline a teen step-daughter. If she pisses you off, tell her dad and make him deal with it.

2. Never cook alone. Not only do you deprive yourself of company and shared time together, cooking together can provide an opportunity to teach and learn cooking skills.

3. When organizing a party around holiday time, do not make an assumption that people in your neighbourhood, at your office, etc. celebrate Christmas. Call it a "Holiday Party", not a "Christmas Party". (I made this mistake recently and just barely avoided hurting someone's feelings)

4. If you make a mistake as a parent, don't forget to apologize to your children. It will show them that you are human, it's ok to make mistakes as long as you try to fix them. It will also teach them about forgiveness.

5. Take time for yourself every day, even if it is just 15 minutes of "time out" for yourself. If you look after yourself, you will have the strength to help others when they need you.

If anyone else wants to share their words of wisdom, let me know and I will check it out!

# posted by another lisa : Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Comments:

I don't have any teenaged stepdaughters, but the wisdom of #1 is incontrovertible.

And I like #2. If only I had a husband who was on board and a bigger kitchen.

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