tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post6086629090869066975..comments2024-03-06T09:52:38.818-05:00Comments on TriadSmartyPants: The Importance of Playtime for KidsTriad Smarty Pantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01484653709117330420noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-85891094317688602582010-05-27T14:59:20.303-04:002010-05-27T14:59:20.303-04:00Such a great post!Such a great post!Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999950386025391253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-82106779781581390052010-04-14T13:40:54.892-04:002010-04-14T13:40:54.892-04:00I was fortunate to hear Dr. Satterwhite speak at a...I was fortunate to hear Dr. Satterwhite speak at an event in March, and I have to tell you that what he shared has already changed my parenting style. Not completely, but small (and important!) changes for the better. It's making a difference for my children and for me.RLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186598026843397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-61565483217648518732010-04-13T20:24:00.384-04:002010-04-13T20:24:00.384-04:00My kids are true TV lovers but I remind them often...My kids are true TV lovers but I remind them often that, just as my job is to write, theirs is to play. And it is. My favorite trick when they are acting like barnacles and sticking to me is to start a game and let them get going, then quietly walk about while they continue to play. Sneaky, but effective.EPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-25965062976662445782010-04-12T19:49:27.966-04:002010-04-12T19:49:27.966-04:00I really like the part about riding in the car and...I really like the part about riding in the car and just giving them time to THINK! We need to stop shoving movies in their faces just so we can have quiet time. We need to teach them how to react to quiet time and enjoy it. Look out the window and just dream! On long car trips, I am with the majority and usually throw in a DVD, but anywhere we travel within NC - the player is off! Thanks for lots to think about today!!!!Myanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-86674643870906311092010-04-12T15:37:45.004-04:002010-04-12T15:37:45.004-04:00Great post! I agree that there is too much pressur...Great post! I agree that there is too much pressure on children (AND parents) to be engaged in formal activities. Thanks for the reminder to enjoy life and play more!Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-11900117293011809322010-04-12T15:04:29.892-04:002010-04-12T15:04:29.892-04:00This was a great post! I can't agree more abou...This was a great post! I can't agree more about how important "free play" is - not every minute of every day needs to be planned and accounted for. Let's have fun this summer!Tanja Ragonesinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-54649030635422298402010-04-12T12:50:00.125-04:002010-04-12T12:50:00.125-04:00I have heard Dr. S speak on this topic, and oen of...I have heard Dr. S speak on this topic, and oen of the most important things I learned was to not feel guilty if you are not interacting with your children every minute of the day. They learn just as much when you are letting them play and problem solve on their own!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-66549876063700068282010-04-12T07:59:16.756-04:002010-04-12T07:59:16.756-04:00Still one of my favorite posts!! Our kids have jus...Still one of my favorite posts!! Our kids have just discovered hand clapping games (remember those?) Jumprope and invented a game called All-America children climb under the porch, which seems to involve whering red white and blue and getting really muddy. Lovin this spring weather and my fenced backyard!Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648541558878208069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-42674100532774469862010-04-12T07:55:19.138-04:002010-04-12T07:55:19.138-04:00Love it!!! Thanks for including these encouraging...Love it!!! Thanks for including these encouraging words about parenting through the freedom of play!!! I am SO on the same page!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120800271128744102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-49488864376551377672010-04-12T07:53:15.995-04:002010-04-12T07:53:15.995-04:00LOVE this post! I could not agree more that kids ...LOVE this post! I could not agree more that kids need to just PLAY!Ashleighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702413611645203439.post-75635123296514538232010-04-12T07:43:56.019-04:002010-04-12T07:43:56.019-04:00all i can say is i LOVE this post and could not ag...all i can say is i LOVE this post and could not agree with it more. fabulous way to start the week! thank you TSP!maythihttp://www.rollupthemess.comnoreply@blogger.com