Comments on: HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR DARLINGS…WRITING WITH CHILDREN UNDER FIVE

By: Young Girls Young Teens Angus Young

Young Girls Young Teens Angus Young — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:57:07 +0000

Young Girls Young Teens Angus Young…

I can not agree with you in 100% regarding some thoughts, but you got good point of view…

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:31:33 +0000

Hi Barbara! Yes, I think there’s a lot to be said for being so busy you simply can’t procrastinate when you do get a chance to write. Many people say they are no more productive when they give up their day job than they were before.

By: barbara_bergin

barbara_bergin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:47:44 +0000

I have just recently become an empty nester and honestly, I think I was a more efficient writer when the kids were around. Late nights, after they went to bed, I couldn’t wait to get to my computer to start writing. Now, it’s like I have a million things to do with plenty of time to do them and I get around to writing when I feel like it. There’s no urgency. I was better when there was urgency.

Barbara Bergin
author of “Endings”
http://www.BarbaraBerginInk.com

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 22:49:57 +0000

Caren–that sounds like excellent advice. I’ll try to remember it when my two little heroes have grown.

KJ–great to see you back from Puerto Rico! Thanks for commenting.

By: KJ Howe

KJ Howe — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:48:56 +0000

Fabulous post! Gives me even more respect for moms who write! Your humor and dedication inspire me…next time I’m dragging my feet, I’m going to think about typing while nursing…ah, maybe not. LOL Great job banditas!

By: Caren Crane

Caren Crane — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:20:35 +0000

Teenagers – that’s a whole other blog! Kids go through this lovely phase from about 8 – 13 when they really don’t need much from you. Then they hit the teen years and you really have to up your game! My husband (poor thing) was sort of under the impression that teenagers would be more self-sufficient. Hahahaha!! Little did he know that beyond ATM and taxi services, they would love to be independent! That is why you have to keep reeling them back in. Explore, young one – now, come back! If you don’t keep chasing after them and reeling them back in, they drift farther and farther away. That is when the trouble starts. So, let them explore in those golden middle years, when they still want your company. Then, when they decide you are the stupidest parent(s) in the universe, keep chasing them down and pulling them close. They grow up and leave soon enough!

Caren (mother of an almost-22-year-old, who I still force to endure our company at times *g*)

By: Christine Wells

Christine Wells — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:35:21 +0000

Aw, thanks, Joanie T. You’re lovely.

By: Joanie T

Joanie T — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:16:02 +0000

Christine and Susan,

Great as always to visit with you! Ya’ll crack me up!

But I know you’re both great writers and great mothers!

By: Susan Seyfarth

Susan Seyfarth — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:29:36 +0000

Sorry I’ve been AWOL these past couple hours everybody! The hours between waking up from nap &putting them to bed are always brutal, even more so when my husband’s out of town. But the darlings are asleep, & I just wanted to tell you all how much I enjoyed hanging out with you today! Thanks so much for having us!

By: Susan Seyfarth

Susan Seyfarth — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:28:19 +0000

Sorry I’ve been AWOL these past couple hours everybody