Great post from honestbaby.com

This is a great conversation between a six year old and her father.

www.honestbaby.com/content/blog/your-dad-is-an-idiot

Sibling Rivalries

These always occur in brothers. Especially when so close in age, such as my six and four year olds. Sharing is tough to learn. My two are actually excellent at sharing. But of course not always. When they share it is such a beautiful sight. But those rare occasions when they don't - well, that's rather interesting as well. I'm sure all parents see this - a toy sits untouched and unwanted. One of them picks it up, so the other decides instantly that it's the holy grail and they must have it. I usually try to back off for the most part - they usually work it out rather quickly on their own. If only Daddy doesn't butt in and make it worse. I think children deserve the chance to work it out first. Then obviously step in. But give those little ones a chance. Easier said than done, especially to a nerve-y nut such as myself

The Bedtime Routine

This is a tough one. I've read enough to know I'm not alone. Children just have a hard time settling down and getting to sleep. They're wound up from the day - summer time especially. Being quiet and still just doesn't sound like much fun. I've found extra stories help. Usually. We love Shel Silverstein. Especially Falling Up, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic. We always return to Shel. "Chapter Books" are really good too. And making up silly stories is often our bedtime story of choice. It doesn't take a lot of imagination to make up a silly story on the fly. But beyond story time, I'm pretty lost when trying to get my little ones to bed. This will remain a work in progress. A wonderful, humbling, often difficult but spectacular work in progress.