Comments on: fear

By: Ewokmama

Ewokmama — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:25:12 +0000

I remember being at home with my son when he was a baby and feeling completely out of my element. I hadn’t gone more than a week without working since the age of 18 so it was completely bizarre to me. Then I worried that I was losing the identity I had tied to my job…now I feel like my kid is someone who grounds me. Funny how things change and how we sometimes get comfort from the little people we so often give comfort to.

By: Kimberly Hosey (Arizona Writer)

Kimberly Hosey (Arizona Writer) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:16:33 +0000

Fear is a tricky thing for sure. Information is our friend around here. We play the what-if game all day long sometimes. We don’t have earthquakes here, but we do have venomous spiders and snakes, and car accidents, and a kid down the street accidentally shot himself in the head. The world is full of freaking scary stuff.

I feel sorry for kids that there’s so much scary stuff out there. But then, I envy them that, for a time at least, the fear will pass once they learn some rudimentary information and get a few hugs. Oh, to be 6 again.

By: Lenka

Lenka — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:58:52 +0000

Anika is sensitive about the earthquakes, too, with the Haiti news. Not that we watch that much news, but the fundraisers everywhere. Especially with the orphans. We had long talks.
She’s since moved on to zombies.
I suppose it’s always something
I love how you take strength from your boys. My kiddos give me so much strength, they have no idea.
I hope your work becomes the dream job!

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:29:42 +0000

Fear is a tricky thing to deal with with kids. I’ve not realized my kids were scared about some things simply because it didn’t occur to me to provide MORE information. My oldest was terrified for weeks before her tonsillectomy because she didn’t know she would be asleep when they did it. More info always seems to help. You are a great dad to validate his feelings.

And your own fear? There’s not one of us who isn’t scared when the future is uncertain. The thing is, the future is uncertain for everyone, but we just don’t think about it that much. I don’t really know you, but I can place an educated guess that you will be more than fine.
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By: badassdadblog

badassdadblog — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:10:13 +0000

Those are good suggestions. We actually did some simple earthquake drills this morning and he did seem to like having clear direction on what to do. They do them at his preschool now and then, too, so I think it will be good to add doing them here.

By: Mad Woman

Mad Woman — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:49:35 +0000

Living in NZ, we get earthquakes all the time too. For my part, I chose to make the kids a part of the preparation process so that they understood that there were things that would keep them safe. They also go through earthquake drills in school all the time.

I think you’ll probably experience that remorse again, and possibly the fear too …… but just remember that you’re a great dad and those kids are lucky to have you there with them.
Mad Woman´s last blog … Weiners – Part 2…with some beans!

By: Kellee

Kellee — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:03:13 +0000

I think, right now, we’re all in a place similar to this. Seeing our fears and figuring out what to do with them. You are a good dad, your kids are lucky to have you.
Kellee´s last blog … Frozen, Stuck, and Otherwise Paralyzed

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:45:33 +0000

So funny how kids resonate off us…when I feel the adult earthquake come on (stress, job, flat tires) my daughter starts asking me about death and disease. I think kids resonate…time for a romp through the perriwinkle to air things out. Liked this honest post, rare around here.
Kelly´s last blog … History Re-Tweets Itself

By: pamela

pamela — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:24:05 +0000

Earthquakes are scary. Even to adults. Maybe you guys can do a practice drill and talk him thru it, if it helps