It started when Dano was in 2nd grade. Every morning, he’d lollygag and not be ready when it was time to go. Lis would continuously push him from one morning routine activity to another “Is your bed made?” “Are you done with breakfast?” “Is your backpack ready?” “Did you put your homework in your folder?” “Let’s go Daniel, we’re going to be late.” You’re supposed to hand off responsibility when a child is capable of [...]
Tissues required. 20 years ago, Dave gave a tiny little key held by a gold chain to our daughter when she turned 13. It was to mark that she was becoming a woman and was a key to the treasures of her heart. Dave told Shelli those many yesterday’s ago that he would give it to her for safekeeping but someday someone else would come along and claim it. That day arrived on July 20th. [...]
"Puedes hacer cualquier cosa por 1 minuto" no es solo una frase fácil para animar a los padres, es un ladrillo en los cimientos de la vida de un niño. No pasa mucho tiempo después de que los bebés se conviertan en niños pequeños que los padres deben comenzar el largo proceso de construir el carácter a través de la autodisciplina. Cada época de la infancia presentará nuevas oportunidades para que los padres desarrollen en [...]
“You can do anything for 1 minute” is not just an easy phrase for parental encouragement, it’s a brick in the foundation of a child’s life. It isn’t long after babies become toddlers that parents should begin the long process of building character through self-discipline. Every era in childhood will present new opportunities for parents to develop in their children the ability to face the arduous ability of sticking with a task and persevering through [...]
Cada dos semanas, los Howard, Shelly y Rich, y los Marr, Lis y Dave, intercambian la escritura de una carta de una familia con la intención de empujar, influir, educar, apoyar y, en pequeña parte, acompañar a mujeres y hombres que trabajan duro en el trabajo de la vida. En general, la vida puede ser... bueno, complicado. No enseñan la crianza de los hijos, el matrimonio o ser un adulto en la escuela. Es cierto [...]
Every other week the Howards, Shelly and Rich, and the Marrs, Lis and Dave, trade off writing a OneFamily Letter with the intent to nudge, influence, educate, support and, in small part, come alongside women and men who are hard at work in the job of life. On the whole, life can be…well, complicated. They don’t teach parenting, marriage, or being an adult in school. It is true that a small misconception of how “things [...]
"Dano, (más tarde – Shelli y Kevin) este es nuestro patio. Cuando la gente venga o pase en coche, verán esto como la casa de Marr y verán primero el patio. ¿Qué impresión tendrían de nosotros, Marrs, si el patio estuviera lleno de maleza y la hierba, los arbustos y los árboles estuvieran muertos? Pensarían que los Marr no tienen estándares de atención. Tal vez no con esas palabras, pero pensarían que tenemos este hogar [...]
“Dano, (Later – Shelli and Kevin) this is our yard. When people come over or drive by, they’ll see this as the Marr house and they’re going to see the yard first. What kind of impression would they have of us Marrs if the yard was full of weeds and the grass, bushes, and trees were dead? They’d think that the Marrs don’t have standards of care. Maybe not in those words, but they’d think [...]
"Cariño, espero que estés teniendo un día maravilloso hasta ahora. Solo quería que supieras cuánto te amo. Estoy muy orgullosa de ti. Siempre das tu mejor esfuerzo y eres un gran estudiante. Cuando regrese del trabajo, tendrás que contarme todo sobre tu día. ¡¡¡¡TE AMO!!!! Papá" Las notas eran cortas, escritas a mano y escondidas en su bolsa de almuerzo, empacadas con cariño por mamá. Dave no estaba tan dedicado a las notas del almuerzo [...]
“Sweetie pie, I hope you’re having a wonderful day so far. I just wanted you to know how much I love you. I am so proud of you. You always give your best effort and are such a great student. When I get back from work, you’ll have to tell me all about your day. I LOVE YOU!!!! Dad” The notes were short, handwritten, and hidden in their lunch bag, packed lovingly away by mom. [...]