

They don’t always respond when I speak to them, so I appreciated the assist during hide-and-seek. 😂
They don’t always respond when I speak to them, so I appreciated the assist during hide-and-seek. 😂
⚽️ Soccer is weird. Humans are weird... I am human. Therefore… I am soccer?
Sometimes I wonder what's going on inside that torpedo-of-a-head of his... 🚀😂
At my age, I also prefer Fridays over birthdays 😂
At my age, I also prefer Fridays over birthdays 😂
If I look anything like Sokka 🪃, my son now, unintentionally, looks like Aang 💨!
If I look anything like Sokka 🪃, my son now, unintentionally, looks like Aang 💨!
"A spoon is but a means to an end." — Anonymous Toddler Philosopher, circa 1622
"A spoon is but a means to an end." — Anonymous Toddler Philosopher, circa 1622
Conversations between toddlers are priceless 😂 (I really wish I’d captured this one on camera!)
Soon to be found on r/therewasanattempt ...
A few quick things I try to remember in the moment:
“Good job!”
Not specific → Praise specific effort
“You worked really hard putting that together!”
“Be careful!”
Not actionable → Describe the risk
“That rock looks slippery.”
“You’re so smart!”
Trait-based praise → Focus on effort
“You kept trying and solved the puzzle!”
“Just one more bite!”
Avoid pressure → Offer structure
“We’ll be done eating in 5 minutes.”
“AAAAAGH!”
Pause. Breathe. Reset.
Soon to be found on r/therewasanattempt ...
A few quick things I try to remember in the moment:
“Good job!”
Not specific → Praise specific effort
“You worked really hard putting that together!”
“Be careful!”
Not actionable → Describe the risk
“That rock looks slippery.”
“You’re so smart!”
Trait-based praise → Focus on effort
“You kept trying and solved the puzzle!”
“Just one more bite!”
Avoid pressure → Offer structure
“We’ll be done eating in 5 minutes.”
“AAAAAGH!”
Pause. Breathe. Reset.
Soon to be found on r/therewasanattempt ...
A few quick things I try to remember in the moment:
“Good job!”
Not specific → Praise specific effort
“You worked really hard putting that together!”
“Be careful!”
Not actionable → Describe the risk
“That rock looks slippery.”
“You’re so smart!”
Trait-based praise → Focus on effort
“You kept trying and solved the puzzle!”
“Just one more bite!”
Avoid pressure → Offer structure
“We’ll be done eating in 5 minutes.”
“AAAAAGH!”
Pause. Breathe. Reset.