Comments for STL Family Life http://stlfamilylife.com Parenting Blog and Resource for St. Louis Parents Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Free Your Mind: Mindful Eating Strategies by Martha Santer http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/04/free-your-mind-mindful-eating-strategies/#comment-2246 Martha Santer Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:43:54 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6346#comment-2246 I enjoyed reading this. Mindfulness is a great way of taking care of ourselves. I enjoyed reading this. Mindfulness is a great way of taking care of ourselves.

]]> Comment on Lessons Learned From a Mom’s Confession by Jeff Michelman http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/04/true-mom-confession/#comment-2167 Jeff Michelman Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:47:23 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6445#comment-2167 My son was a pitcher in High School and College. He didn't win every game and, slowly,learned that winning is great but that accepting a loss, learning what he might have done differently, and shaking it off and moving on was the most important life lesson. That's what sports can do for a young person that cannot be taught by my preaching. Loved your post. My son was a pitcher in High School and College. He didn’t win every game and, slowly,learned that winning is great but that accepting a loss, learning what he might have done differently, and shaking it off and moving on was the most important life lesson.
That’s what sports can do for a young person that cannot be taught by my preaching.
Loved your post.

]]> Comment on Sound Off: Does This Punishment Fit The Crime? by Jennifer http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/sound-off-does-this-punishment-fit-the-crime/#comment-1866 Jennifer Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:01:39 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6350#comment-1866 I found what he did really disturbing. I don't think you can compare shooting a child's computer with a gun to grounding a child. It was a violent act. I know there are people who think shooting off guns is no big deal. But, honestly, because there was anger at a child involved with this, I think you should keep guns out of it. To me, this guy seems like he's capable of doing much worse and it makes me feel worried about his daughter. I think there were many other ways he could have dealt with this. I'm really appalled that so many people are congratulating him for this. I'd want to get my child far away from him, regardless of what she said or did. Sticks and stones can break your bones ... and guns can do much worse. I found what he did really disturbing. I don’t think you can compare shooting a child’s computer with a gun to grounding a child. It was a violent act. I know there are people who think shooting off guns is no big deal. But, honestly, because there was anger at a child involved with this, I think you should keep guns out of it. To me, this guy seems like he’s capable of doing much worse and it makes me feel worried about his daughter. I think there were many other ways he could have dealt with this. I’m really appalled that so many people are congratulating him for this. I’d want to get my child far away from him, regardless of what she said or did. Sticks and stones can break your bones … and guns can do much worse.

]]> Comment on Sound Off: Does This Punishment Fit The Crime? by Lisa http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/sound-off-does-this-punishment-fit-the-crime/#comment-1864 Lisa Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:30:28 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6350#comment-1864 I really like Debbie's idea of donating the computer. That seems far more constructive. Lauralee, I don't know this family or the daughter but it sounded (from his interview later) that she is on of those kids who were trying to get some attention from her friends. She did it partially out of being angry but partially because she thought it made her look cool. Thanks for reading and weighing in guys! I really like Debbie’s idea of donating the computer. That seems far more constructive.

Lauralee, I don’t know this family or the daughter but it sounded (from his interview later) that she is on of those kids who were trying to get some attention from her friends. She did it partially out of being angry but partially because she thought it made her look cool.

Thanks for reading and weighing in guys!

]]> Comment on How to Find The Right Gym For You by Lisa http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/how-to-find-the-right-gym-for-you/#comment-1863 Lisa Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:27:49 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6344#comment-1863 We do club fitness. I was doing a bootcamp this past month. It was fun and I enjoyed seeing my friends there but I could only do a month-to-month contract and $200 was WAY to much to spend each month. But it was a good way to get back into the swing of things. My husband goes to Club Fitness. It's very barebones but that's all we need. And it's very reasonable. We do club fitness. I was doing a bootcamp this past month. It was fun and I enjoyed seeing my friends there but I could only do a month-to-month contract and $200 was WAY to much to spend each month.

But it was a good way to get back into the swing of things. My husband goes to Club Fitness. It’s very barebones but that’s all we need. And it’s very reasonable.

]]> Comment on Sound Off: Does This Punishment Fit The Crime? by Lauralee Hensley http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/sound-off-does-this-punishment-fit-the-crime/#comment-1855 Lauralee Hensley Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:18:23 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6350#comment-1855 I don't have a problem with what he did. Seems they've had past issues. Yet, just because you shoot the computer where she posted the content, doesn't mean she isn't feeling how she is feeling. That's unless she is a child that purposely blows things up bigger than they are to get sympathy from her friends. Then she's not really feeling that way, but rather using the content to get attention from her friends. I don’t have a problem with what he did. Seems they’ve had past issues. Yet, just because you shoot the computer where she posted the content, doesn’t mean she isn’t feeling how she is feeling. That’s unless she is a child that purposely blows things up bigger than they are to get sympathy from her friends. Then she’s not really feeling that way, but rather using the content to get attention from her friends.

]]> Comment on How to Find The Right Gym For You by Bonnie Krueger http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/how-to-find-the-right-gym-for-you/#comment-1853 Bonnie Krueger Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:42:27 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6344#comment-1853 I joined Planet Fitness after Gold's raised my rates twice in 4 yrs. It offers no classes, no child care and no pool, but it is locked in at $10 per month for life. They have personal trainers who will show how to use the strength training machines or free weights; and you can sign up for free 30 min. classes to target certain body parts like abs, arms, and legs. It is perfect for me! I joined Planet Fitness after Gold’s raised my rates twice in 4 yrs. It offers no classes, no child care and no pool, but it is locked in at $10 per month for life. They have personal trainers who will show how to use the strength training machines or free weights; and you can sign up for free 30 min. classes to target certain body parts like abs, arms, and legs. It is perfect for me!

]]> Comment on Sound Off: Does This Punishment Fit The Crime? by Bonnie Krueger http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/sound-off-does-this-punishment-fit-the-crime/#comment-1852 Bonnie Krueger Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:02:52 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6350#comment-1852 I agree that donating the computer might have been a better choice but I am glad to see a dad taking a stand and not putting up with the nonsense that kids seem to think they can get away with. As a parent with a wayward teen, I think kids need to be taught early to avoid the downward spiral. I am glad to see a dad wholly involved in his daughter's life. I agree that donating the computer might have been a better choice but I am glad to see a dad taking a stand and not putting up with the nonsense that kids seem to think they can get away with. As a parent with a wayward teen, I think kids need to be taught early to avoid the downward spiral. I am glad to see a dad wholly involved in his daughter’s life.

]]> Comment on Sound Off: Does This Punishment Fit The Crime? by debbie http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/sound-off-does-this-punishment-fit-the-crime/#comment-1851 debbie Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:52:15 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6350#comment-1851 I don't think I agree with shooting it. Why not just wipe the computer of everything, and then donate to a child that doesn't have one. Wouldn't that have taught a better lesson? I don’t think I agree with shooting it. Why not just wipe the computer of everything, and then donate to a child that doesn’t have one. Wouldn’t that have taught a better lesson?

]]> Comment on Sound Off: Does This Punishment Fit The Crime? by Jen http://stlfamilylife.com/2012/02/sound-off-does-this-punishment-fit-the-crime/#comment-1849 Jen Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:27 +0000 http://stlfamilylife.com/?p=6350#comment-1849 Well, I'm not sure I agree with the shooting of the computer, but if the situation was that extreme, more power to him! With an almost 15 year old in the house, pushing every button I have, I can see where this parent is coming from. Currently, mine is grounded from her phone, email, facebook, friends, etc. due to neglecting her grades even though she was reminded of this more than once. Again, everyone (including family and HER friends) thinks we are being unreasonable to ground her for the entire 3rd quarter, but the grades have improved, so.....did we go too far? Apparently not. Cudos to the father in this video!! Well, I’m not sure I agree with the shooting of the computer, but if the situation was that extreme, more power to him! With an almost 15 year old in the house, pushing every button I have, I can see where this parent is coming from. Currently, mine is grounded from her phone, email, facebook, friends, etc. due to neglecting her grades even though she was reminded of this more than once. Again, everyone (including family and HER friends) thinks we are being unreasonable to ground her for the entire 3rd quarter, but the grades have improved, so…..did we go too far? Apparently not. Cudos to the father in this video!!

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