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Comment on Why are girls so mean?! by Tawnie

Tawnie — Fri, 25 May 2012 03:11:19 +0000

Christy, another lovely post. You sound like an amazing mom – I hope I do this well when my toddler becomes a tween all too soon!

This story made me think of the simple way my dad used to explain popularity, friendship and loyalty to me: “All your life, you’ll be able to count your real friends on one hand. That’s a good thing. Don’t forget it.”

He was right. I hope your little girl is feeling better!

Comment on Lessons from Oprah: 7 Reasons Why Reality TV is Good for You by maria

maria — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:08:32 +0000

Those r awesome reasons loved number 1!

Comment on Why are girls so mean?! by christymiles

christymiles — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:42:16 +0000

Hi Laura, thanks for reading! I love your point about helping kids understand that everyone has a ‘story.’ You never really know what is driving someone to behave a certain way, but we are all quick to internalize it. Empathy is such an important quality that kids, all of us really, need more of, especially in today’s world. Thanks for reminding me of this!

Comment on Why are girls so mean?! by Laura

Laura — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:29:31 +0000

What a wonderful post, Chris. With boys ages 11 and 13, we too have experienced this. I love the advice you are giving her about being the center of her own universe. It takes most people well into adulthood to get this concept. That you need to be happy because YOU are happy – not because someone likes you, did something for you, included you in their group, etc. It’s because you like who you are, what you stand for, the choices you make, and you do it daily.

And while it might be beyond a 10 year old’s level of understanding, I also try to let my boys know that everyone has “their story”, something they are dealing with at home or with other friends or family members, and this often shows up in their behavior. Not to excuse it, but to help them understand it and have empathy for others.

Keep doing what you’re doing – your advice to her was wonderful!

Comment on Lessons from Oprah: 7 Reasons Why Reality TV is Good for You by george

george — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:35:00 +0000

I look forward to the day that corporate tv has had its financial fill, stops reality tv
and we can move forward in our lives without having to worry if a Kardashian family member is having a neurotic episode.

Comment on Marketing Campaign Creative: Are you guilty of these 5 subjective sins? by christymiles

christymiles — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:24:21 +0000

None taken. Hmmm…where did I meet these people – most likely the same place you learned how to deliver feedback.

Comment on Marketing Campaign Creative: Are you guilty of these 5 subjective sins? by John

John — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:07:46 +0000

No offense, but this article is terrible. I’ve worked with quite a few clients and none of them have possessed this level of insanity. Where do you find these people?

Comment on Drinking and decorating: The anti-Martha-Stewart-Pottery-Barn Christmas tree by christymiles

christymiles — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:17:13 +0000

all that white would be a disaster at my house!! thank god we have hardwood floors, chrissy. and a little fixing after hours never hurts. sounds like your family has great holidays!

Comment on Drinking and decorating: The anti-Martha-Stewart-Pottery-Barn Christmas tree by Chrissy Q

Chrissy Q — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:09:58 +0000

It’s so funny … this sounds like my house all year round. I always feel the need to “apologize.” My house is tidy (well tidy for having 2 kids a construction worker/outdoorsmen husband and a big yellow lab….), and it’s a bit ecclectic. My mom is always telling me I should ‘de-clutter’ (My parent’s house was always WHITE … white carpeting, white tile, white furniture, friggin’ white crocheted ornaments on the Christmas Tree. But there is very little that is in our house that does not have meaning or a memory. I beat myself up alot for not being able to live up to her standards…. I don’t think she does, but I do. But, I work 2 jobs, have 2 kids, and have been in a battle with my husband’s brain tumor for over a decade…. so, I think she cuts me some slack while silently judging… LOL. I always tell people, my house might not make sense to them, and may not be pristine, but it is LIVED in. Alot like your Christmas tree, everything your kids do to decorate it done with love and innocence and joy – everything Christmas is supposed to be. I also love for the whole family to be involved in the tree decorating. (yeah, try that with a 15yr old boy – but, he knows it’s important to me, so he plays along.) It’s a happy time, and we end up talking every year about which ornament came from where (almost all of ours are handmade by someone in the family or were special gifts) …But, much like your Mom, I also “fix it” after they’re asleep

Comment on Drinking and decorating: The anti-Martha-Stewart-Pottery-Barn Christmas tree by christymiles

christymiles — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:23:41 +0000

pat, i totally agree. it’s hard to remember when things get so busy around the holidays. but it’s the people who make the holidays fun. thanks for sharing!