Parenting and family stuff

Notes on how to support new parents (only from my experience, idk how much this generalises):

Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. — C. S. Lewis, “On Stories” https://t.co/wGA8Ixcmye

My dads an incredibly smart man. •Great leader •Can fix anything •Socially strong & networks well •Read a book a week for 30 years He NEVER moved up in his company. I asked him WHY & the answer he gave me brought me to tears. Here’s THE BEST LESSON my dad ever taught me. https://t.co/71pId6dg4Y

No one warned me about the secret boss level of parenting in which you have to parent your own parents

15) Family walks after meals should be non negotiable. They improve insulin sensitivity, recovery from workouts, and overall mood. 16) Hydration starts the days before exercise, not the morning of. 17) Rarely is the area of pain the source of your problem.

Mothers with the most education report the highest stress and tiredness and the lowest happiness and meaning

Prove you can do hard things When a teenager asks why they need to learn calculus, what should you say? You know they will never use it in adulthood, outside of certain career choices. You could say, “It’ll help you get into college,” but then they’re left wondering why… Show more

Kids who are taught to keep a stiff upper lip become adults who hide their suffering. Appearing composed doesn't mean they aren't hurting. They might be reluctant to show vulnerability or impose on others. The emotions people express aren't always a clue to the pain they feel.