Yesterday, at work, we had a Youth Development Inservice that focused part of the workshop on the harmful effects of praising youth. This concept was totally foreign to me, but really fascinating. Of course a lot of it depends on context. The research behind reasons not to praise children and youth is very interesting- but what a total change and different way of thinking from what most people are accustomed to! Thought I'd share...
http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/
http://www.alfiekohn.org/parenting/gj.htm
What do you think?
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March for Babies
We are going to participate in the March of Dime's "March for Babies" at Long Branch Park this April. If anyone would like to help support our walk by sponsoring us, please visit the link below. Thank you!!!!
The Somerlots
The Somerlots
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Keeping up with the Jones (or the Somerlots, or Moskals)
Happy Day. As of 4 PM this afternoon, Carrie and I are officially homeowners! We will post some pictures soon. The house is great and needs only a little work to be lived in but we do have lots of plans to slightly remodel it. Right now we need to raise the ceiling in one room and then paint. As of tonight all we have is new doorhandles, deadbolt and locks. We plan to move most of our stuff on the weekend of March 14th. Fairport here we come! More to follow.
Monday, March 02, 2009
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