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I received this book, My Monastery is a Minivan several years ago from my dear friend, Meredith. I loved it then and I was so happy when I stumbled upon it recently. Something that jumped out at me in the book is her approach to dealing with her teens. The Author, Denise Roy, shares how she borrowed a few of the “R’s” from her friend, Pat’s book, 10 Best Gifts for Your Teen.
1. RECITE: You will need to put this mantra on repeat in your brain and recite daily: This is not about me. This is not about me. OR It’s not my fault. It’s not my fault. How many times have you taken a breath only to be accused of __ Well, you can fill in the blank with a few things just like me I’m sure. Recite - it’s not about me and it’s not my fault.
2. REUSE: Denise gives the example of noticing her son who was 17 at the time, walking by a mirror and admiring his buff physique. She complimented him and he began talking to her about his workouts, etc. She says, “I thought he would catch on when I started every conversation this way but he never did.”
3. REMEMBER: She goes on to say, how important it is in the heart of a battle to remember that these teenagers are the same souls who told you when they were little that they were going to marry you, who brought you crumpled dandelions and told you they’d never leave you. If you look really ard their eyelashes, or their cheeks, you see the resemblance. If they don’t let you get that close during the day, sneak into their rooms while they’re sleeping. Just hope they don’t wake up, or you’re toast!
4. RUMBA: We are on a lifelong dance with our kids; you step close; you step apart. Close. Apart. Apart. Apart. Close. You’re learning and they’re learning, and you’re going to step all over one another’s feet. Have fun with it when you can, and when you can’t - call a friend and scream.
5. REBEL: This made me laugh because I have rebelled a time or two. She says, “every once in a while, go on strike. Spike your hair and see if anyone notices. Serve dessert before dinner. Dance hip hop to their music. Give them some sense that there’s a secret side to you - it just might let them know there’s a real person in there.
Love -
Lis
Connect with me
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://yestoless.life/
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By Lis HammonsI received this book, My Monastery is a Minivan several years ago from my dear friend, Meredith. I loved it then and I was so happy when I stumbled upon it recently. Something that jumped out at me in the book is her approach to dealing with her teens. The Author, Denise Roy, shares how she borrowed a few of the “R’s” from her friend, Pat’s book, 10 Best Gifts for Your Teen.
1. RECITE: You will need to put this mantra on repeat in your brain and recite daily: This is not about me. This is not about me. OR It’s not my fault. It’s not my fault. How many times have you taken a breath only to be accused of __ Well, you can fill in the blank with a few things just like me I’m sure. Recite - it’s not about me and it’s not my fault.
2. REUSE: Denise gives the example of noticing her son who was 17 at the time, walking by a mirror and admiring his buff physique. She complimented him and he began talking to her about his workouts, etc. She says, “I thought he would catch on when I started every conversation this way but he never did.”
3. REMEMBER: She goes on to say, how important it is in the heart of a battle to remember that these teenagers are the same souls who told you when they were little that they were going to marry you, who brought you crumpled dandelions and told you they’d never leave you. If you look really ard their eyelashes, or their cheeks, you see the resemblance. If they don’t let you get that close during the day, sneak into their rooms while they’re sleeping. Just hope they don’t wake up, or you’re toast!
4. RUMBA: We are on a lifelong dance with our kids; you step close; you step apart. Close. Apart. Apart. Apart. Close. You’re learning and they’re learning, and you’re going to step all over one another’s feet. Have fun with it when you can, and when you can’t - call a friend and scream.
5. REBEL: This made me laugh because I have rebelled a time or two. She says, “every once in a while, go on strike. Spike your hair and see if anyone notices. Serve dessert before dinner. Dance hip hop to their music. Give them some sense that there’s a secret side to you - it just might let them know there’s a real person in there.
Love -
Lis
Connect with me
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://yestoless.life/