Wishing you, Mom and Dad all the best. We love you!

Britt (and your friends at the Twolves)

Your little sister is lucky to have such a good big brother. My grandson Enzo is also a big brother. He has a little brother Mikko. You will have lots of fun snuggling with your sister and then when she gets a little bigger, she will love you so much.

Have fun together.

I have found recently that my son is very interested in sports on his own. He has recently ask to take golf lessons which to my amazement he can hit the golf ball very well. When we were at our golf club recently he disappear and began to hit the balls on the driving range by himself.

Now my girls are at the age that they are very self centered. I think that playing a team sport helps them see that the world does not revolve around them and that the success of the team depends on each part of the team. At the beginning of the season my 9 year old did not want to even finish the season and now she is already signed up to play in the fall league. Our 10 year old really developed her hitting skills over the course of the season but does not really seem all that interested in playing again.

We told all the kids at the beginning of the season that they only had to play this one season and if they did not want to play after that, then fine no big deal.

I think sports can be very valuable in a kids life. However I hate to see kids that are over involved in activities. For our family the rule is one activity outside of our church activities. It was crazy at times this past ball season with 3 kids playing, but all in all we really enjoyed it and the kids had a great experience.

I feel the best thing is to let him learn the tough way. I totally agree with Andrea’s method. It will take a while and you will most likely have to deal with more screaming, but this way, you are working towards something instead of just becoming frustrated.

Growing up, my folks used to add good stuff with the “yucky” stuff. They used to slice tomatoes and put salt and mayo on it. (Very popular snack where I am from.) And they used to cut up cucumbers and dip them in yummy ranch dressing. Maybe something like veggie burgers would tickle his fancy? Or maybe a fruit smoothie? Something with a little sweetness to it, but not a lot of sugar?

I feel the best thing is to let him learn the tough way. I totally agree with Andrea’s method. It will take a while and you will most likely have to deal with more screaming, but this way, you are working towards something instead of just becoming frustrated.

Growing up, my folks used to add good stuff with the “yucky” stuff. They used to slice tomatoes and put salt and mayo on it. (Very popular snack where I am from.) And they used to cut up cucumbers and dip them in yummy ranch dressing. Maybe something like veggie burgers would tickle his fancy? Or maybe a fruit smoothie? Something with a little sweetness to it, but not a lot of sugar?

He also will try and pitch a fit when he sees us eating something he doesn’t have. He will scream his little head off if he doesn’t get what he wants. But we don’t give in. He can’t have it while he’s screaming. He has to sit down and fold his hands until he settles down. Then once settled, he has to say please to get anything. He is just now, after MANY months of screaming, begining to understand not to pitch a fit first and instead say please.

It does make for noisy and unruly dinners and lunches for a while, but the more consistent you are with whatever route you choose the sooner he will learn the right way to act. There are two keys to a child learning, consitency and follow-through.

This is awesome! Where can we purchase the print version? I would love a copy.

Amy

As a stay-at-home Dad, I am thrilled that you are publishing children’s books featuring diverse characters. We are already reading daily to our daughter and, as she gets a bit older, know that she will greatly appreciate seeing characters who look like her. We look forward to purchasing many of your publications…keep up the good work!