Tag Archives: Parenting

The Rocket Scientist

Posted on April 17, 2016 by vanbytheriver

“Well, it’s not rocket science.” I’m more cautious now about using that expression. My sister in law is, in fact, a rocket scientist. I was moved by Sandra’s post about how and what our children learn. https://amommasview.wordpress.com/2016/04/01/lessons-for-our-kids/ I commented about my … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Education, Family, Inspiration | Tagged A Momma's View, Criticism, Genius, In-Laws, Motivation, Over Achiever, Parenting, Rocket Science, Skills | 73 Comments

The Scrubbed Face

Posted on April 15, 2016 by vanbytheriver

“Only ugly women wear makeup.” My father’s words. We all abided. I can remember hiding mascara, buying lip color and nail polish in secret, applying it carefully on the bus on the way to school. There were 4 daughters in … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Childhood, Family, Humor, Nature | Tagged Beauty Ritual, Clean Faced, Makeup, Orangutan, Parenting, Teenaged Daughters, Tokyo Zoo | 55 Comments

Fledge Failure

Posted on April 9, 2016 by vanbytheriver

In every family, there seems to being at least one member who never quite leaves home. Many leave to find work, get their education, have relationships and maybe even start a family. And return. There are economic reasons. Some find it … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Family, Inspiration, Nature | Tagged Bald Eagle, DC Live Eagle Camera, Flegding, Leaving the Nest, Lessons from Nature, Parenting | 97 Comments

A Job for Life

Posted on January 31, 2016 by vanbytheriver

I served as escort for my son’s oral surgery last week. He is 29. As I sat in the lobby, I had to restrain the urge to go back with him to the operating room. He was nervous, I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Family, Random Thoughts | Tagged Love, Mother in Law, Parenting, Worry | 72 Comments

Parenting the Depressed

Posted on March 30, 2015 by vanbytheriver

They are the other victims; the parents of Andreas Lubitz, the 27 year old Germanwings co-pilot who flew a plane into the French Alps, taking 149 lives with his own. As the investigation evolves, it shows depression and anxiety, multiple … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Depression, Education, Family, History | Tagged Andreas Lubitz, CoPilot, Germanwings Plane Crash, Mental Health, Parenting | 17 Comments

Tuna

Posted on November 5, 2014 by vanbytheriver

A brilliantly simple idea for an emergency torch; make a wick out of paper toweling, insert into a hole pierced into the top of a tuna can (packed in oil) and it will burn for 2-3 hours, leaving edible tuna … Continue reading →