http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/ We all share in the rollercoaster of being parents. Here we can offer support to eachother regarding the struggles and joys. en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:25:34 GMT vBulletin 720 http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/ http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/f-53/piano-practice-1457/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:14:10 GMT So...do your kids like piano practice? How do you encourage them to do this? When they become a bit more advanced, what do you recommend a parent do... So...do your kids like piano practice? How do you encourage them to do this? When they become a bit more advanced, what do you recommend a parent do to continue encouraging?

I have a very hands-off approach which has always worked pretty well. But now my daughter is more advanced than I ever was and while she is practicing more because she likes it, I'm wondering if I need to do more for her to build her skill and love for it. What do you think? ]]> The Joy of Parenting Erudite http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/f-53/piano-practice-1457/ http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/f-53/needing-ideas-1456/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:53:21 GMT Hubby and oldest son are leaving town for five days and I'm already feeling stressed about being home with the younger kids all week BECAUSE they are major high energy and I'm wanting things to stay calm around here this week. What are some ideas I can suggest to them to keep them busy that won't create more work for me in the end? More specifically - I'm concerned about finding time to do some things that really need to be done that will make a huge difference in the way I feel inside if I get them done - like getting the house relatively clean, paying bills, going grocery shopping, doing my laundry (that hasn't been done for about 10 days), and getting ready for another long family vacation in August.

I haven't felt this way for a long time, but I think that after a teenager, a couple kids in the tween stages, having a child in kindergarten this last year, watching another child who was also in Kindergarten, having a four year old (who was in preschool that I taught every six weeks) and a two year old at home who constantly need me, being called as Primary President, having my husband working at home all the time, still being in limbo with my basement, and having a very fun filled but crazy summer, I think I'm just finally wanting some "Diva" space. I know I can hold it together this week if I can just look forward to some peace and quiet in my home and this week I'm needing to create that peace. Am I making any sense? (At this point it might be possible that I'm letting off a little pressure now more than anything seeing as my thoughts are all over the place. Kind of sounds like my life has been spinning out of control and it has finally caught up with me.)

I guess I just need some friendly encouragement to keep doing what we all are doing since my life really isn't that much different than everyone else's! Thanks for listening. ]]> The Joy of Parenting 5ft Diva http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/f-53/needing-ideas-1456/ http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/f-53/natural-parenting-baby-led-parenting-same-but-different-1453/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:41:50 GMT I thought you might be interested in reading this blog:

Heres my comment to it.

Amen to your entry on here and don't have anything else of my own to add to your entry here. ]]> The Joy of Parenting jessicaabruno http://www.bodynspirit.net/forums/f-53/natural-parenting-baby-led-parenting-same-but-different-1453/