The Joys of Parenthood
What is something you never thought you’d hear yourself say, yet, as a parent, or carer, you have?
…What is something you never thought you’d hear yourself say, yet, as a parent, or carer, you have?
…Parenting In The IT World I’ve heard it said often, and I tend to agree, that the world is such a different place now, compared to when I was a child. Our kids are less likely than any previous generation, to be allowed to roam the streets, with their friends, playing, riding their bikes, building…
Below are some questions my kids like to talk about. What would your answers be? What about Your Special Young People?
…Do you ever look back on your life, and think ‘I wish I could go back to ‘x’ time, but know what I know now’? What do you wish you knew, or what advice would you give your younger self?
…I have another of my favourite jokes to share with you. I heard this joke quite some years ago on a TV show. I hope I can do it justice here.
…Anyone who has been following 77boxes for even a short time, will know I love riddles. My favourite jokes usually tend to have unexpected twists at the end.
I will share one with you below.
…When you are walking along the street, and meet someone you don’t know, or know a little, do you smile, or head down walk on by? I’ve lived in places where the norm is one or the other. Usually, the greater the number of people, the less they interact with each other. I feel better, warmer, when I am able to exchange a smile and a pleasantry, rather than walking by unacknowledged. It’s nice to have the human connection.
…Seeing my own family, and talking to others about their experiences, it is evident that this Coronavirus forced isolation is difficult on most of us, and particularly our children. They are usually able to be social and see their friends most days. Many of our children are starting to feel lonely, for a lack of social interaction, some bordering on depression.
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