tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post1602881310426214770..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: Releasing The AntibodiesTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-31920828172243642512013-10-03T21:31:32.508-07:002013-10-03T21:31:32.508-07:00I heard a lecture by Judith Prager several years a...I heard a lecture by Judith Prager several years ago, about "Verbal First Aid". It was fascinating and thought provoking, definitely worth looking her up. Irrespective, the take-away, for me, was that when we get hurt (kids and adults) the message that will help us heal is that "the worst is over, our bodies know just what to do to make it better, our bodies are ALREADY making it better and help is on the way". It's not about pacifying things that are painful, but knowing that they are normal, and we are strong enough to work through it (whether we believe that or not). Your post reminded me of Judith's incredible work. It's okay to be hurt. It's okay to be in pain. It's okay to be alone, or even lonely. <br /><br />Tom, I love you. While I don't ALWAYS agree with you, and as much as it PAINS me to admit it, you make me think almost everyday. ;)<br /><br />AmyAmy Hobsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-22184783720522039382013-10-03T15:43:25.968-07:002013-10-03T15:43:25.968-07:00YES! Thank you so much for this post. I hadn't...YES! Thank you so much for this post. I hadn't seen the video, but so appreciate its content.KBhttp://provocationsandplay.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-32440271300722774002013-10-03T13:16:00.519-07:002013-10-03T13:16:00.519-07:00Yes! Instead of parenting (ex. teaching their chil...Yes! Instead of parenting (ex. teaching their child how to eat with manners in a restaurant) so many people just hand over iPads and let the kid play (through the entire meal). Technology is important, but more important is human interaction. Melissahttp://www.firefliesandmudpies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-512615125911107142013-10-03T13:15:39.695-07:002013-10-03T13:15:39.695-07:00This very clearly states the case for cutting out ...This very clearly states the case for cutting out screen time for young kids, and limiting it for older kids. A few years ago, when a friend related a story to me of how her daughter and the daughter's boyfriend would regularly fight, and/or break up via text message, I knew the world was heading down a slippery slope. Thanks for posting - I'm going to share... Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900704107275120027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-27565250181833136142013-10-03T10:35:56.113-07:002013-10-03T10:35:56.113-07:00Thank you for making sure this video keeps passing...Thank you for making sure this video keeps passing along, Tom! I love what you said about not pacifying children with screens when they're upset. When I read that paragraph I instantly thought of all the people I know who use drugs, sex, food, alcohol etc. to make themselves feel better when emotions bubble to the surface. Once upon a time they were children who most likely were not taught how to handle their painful emotions. How much better to teach our children to sit with those feelings, FEEL them, and allow ourselves to pass through them to the other side where happiness lies. <br /><br />It's been a while since I commented...but I am always reading (and sharing). :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06567374692535009450noreply@blogger.com