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Comment on Mrs. Eastwood and Company by Darryle Pollack

Darryle Pollack — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:27:26 +0000

Just read a great interview with Dina in our local paper: http://www.montereyherald.com/entertainment/ci_20662854/marcos-cabrera-beat-dina-eastwood-goes-real
She’s very honest and sheds light on this show and reality shows in general.

Comment on Mrs. Eastwood and Company by Three Kings Books

Three Kings Books — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:05:42 +0000

This sounds like a hoot! I’ll watch….

Comment on Mrs. Eastwood and Company by gail r

gail r — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:11:07 +0000

I have also never watched Real Housewives or any Kardashian shows!

Comment on Perspective on Parenting: 10 Points by Darryle Pollack

Darryle Pollack — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:20:18 +0000

Core values are a great idea—especially if you think about what they are BEFORE having the kids. No question being a parent is the toughest job in the world. Thanks so much, Janis.

Comment on Perspective on Parenting: 10 Points by janis meredith

janis meredith — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:29:14 +0000

I think it’s a good idea for parents to have a set of core values that become the foundation of their parenting, that guide their decisions. It give them a true north as they seek wisdom for one of the toughest jobs in the world.

Comment on Perspective on Parenting: 10 Points by Denise Fisher

Denise Fisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:24:21 +0000

Amen!

Comment on Perspective on Parenting: 10 Points by Darryle Pollack

Darryle Pollack — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:05:34 +0000

I love what your mom said—how lucky that you had such a wise and confident mom. I have a feeling my mom would have said something similar—When I look back and think how young she was when she had children, it’s always amazed me that she did such an amazing job. She was a wonderful and confident mother who knew what each of us needed—and I realize now that she was just going by her own instincts. I’m sure my own early years would have been so much easier as a parent if she had been there to guide me in trusting myself, as yours did. Lucky you. Thanks so much, Jenn.

Comment on Perspective on Parenting: 10 Points by Darryle Pollack

Darryle Pollack — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:59:51 +0000

I agree; I felt way more confident as a parent once I found my “stride” and trusted my gut. I think that’s also important because you can’t always apply the same parenting style to different children, even your own–each kid and each situation is different; the gut is the only way to go. I heard an interview with the mom on the cover and think she seems very secure about herself and her decisions—hopefully she’ll weather this storm just fine—and so will her kids. So nice hearing from you Veronica; hope you are traveling up a storm yourself!

Comment on Perspective on Parenting: 10 Points by Darryle Pollack

Darryle Pollack — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:56:00 +0000

I had that same panic coming home from the hospital; I can’t even begin to think about how much I over-read and over-thought raising my kids–mostly in the early years. So much agony over making decisions—that now seem so tiny when I consider the big picture. The same way we learn from our own mistakes, I like to think maybe our kids do too. Thanks so much, Debbie, for sharing.

Comment on I am Forbidden by Darryle Pollack

Darryle Pollack — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:51:37 +0000

sorry for the time lag in answering comments!
Lolly–you’re absolutely right; and I”m sure everything would have been completely different had she been around. xxxoo
Marla: Also absolutely right; this issue of control is such a tough one especially for parents. Couldn’t agree more that so much woe comes from people who feel they need to control—and that certainly was an issue for my dad although I didn’t really get it early on. Even for parents who aren’t control freaks, it’s tough letting go of our children and letting them live by their own rules and beliefs–maybe the biggest challenge for any parent.
Thanks so much for comments!