tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post1315555863540521568..comments2022-04-22T21:54:49.307-07:00Comments on Hollie Holden: Why I want my children to get boredUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-16677534573107651322013-06-06T14:32:07.031-07:002013-06-06T14:32:07.031-07:00Yes, exactly Lisa.. Nothing is never nothing! But ...Yes, exactly Lisa.. Nothing is never nothing! But it is nothing that can be explained easily in response to those kinds of questions. Actually, a day of just being together, maybe making some potions in the garden, losing something and looking for it for a while and then washing up afterwards and preparing food along the way is so full that I can't imagine how you would do 'something' anyway ! Thanks for your comment and for reading :) Hollie Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620667138315505725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-64828757482007471242013-06-06T14:24:38.019-07:002013-06-06T14:24:38.019-07:00Hi Hollie. I was just discussing this very thing t...Hi Hollie. I was just discussing this very thing the other day with a friend who is also a mother. We agree it feels shameful almost to come up with a "nothing" answer to how did you spend your day. Of course, it's near impossible to do nothing, but the nothing implying, nothing of socially acceptable, progressive time spend. We have had days where we tackle emotional issues in such depth, but it can not be easily translated as a valuable experience, yet it will prove to be one day to come.<br /><br />Great insights, Hollie :)<br /><br />Lisa<br /><br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495697029640384792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-21577887873157077302013-06-05T02:45:37.158-07:002013-06-05T02:45:37.158-07:00Thanks Hollie - very thought provoking Thanks Hollie - very thought provoking Nick Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936400811176218463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-66054926931127494782013-06-04T23:49:39.509-07:002013-06-04T23:49:39.509-07:00Hi Sarah-Fiona, thanks so much for posting. I am a...Hi Sarah-Fiona, thanks so much for posting. I am a mum so a lot of my thoughts tend to spring from mum-related examples and I observe a lot of children and parents these days BUT I don't want to write only for parents/parenting because I feel that whatever we are doing, we are parenting ourselves and others and, as you say, re-parenting our own inner child. So I love that you posted. And I will send your love to my mum! xxHollie Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620667138315505725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-91893658739591971332013-06-04T23:47:13.609-07:002013-06-04T23:47:13.609-07:00Hi Clare, yes I have read that ! So helpful. I lov...Hi Clare, yes I have read that ! So helpful. I love it when I find books that back up my instinct, give me confidence to follow it and then ideas on how to go about it... xHollie Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620667138315505725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-24094326607886936262013-06-04T23:16:18.312-07:002013-06-04T23:16:18.312-07:00Wonderful article, Hollie, and wonderful blog! I ...Wonderful article, Hollie, and wonderful blog! I confess that I do not have any children, nor do I have any children in my life. I read your blog because it speaks to the child within. I also love new approaches. The whole boredom thing really resonates with me, especially as I have a very *boring* office job which reduces me to tears sometimes. Yet I have carried on, as no alternative has manifested yet. However, there is the old adage 'wherever you go there you are', so the boredom would just follow me to another job. I work in paediatrics (admin), so am aware of the enormous number of kids who have conditions like ADHD. I type letters that contain stories of children needing to be entertained constantly, and I see that with my inner child too. As an observer, I do notice that very well-meaning parents see it as their job to ensure their children are entertained 24/7 - something which didn't happen in the olden days. Back then children were able to sit quietly for periods of time with little to do...they were generally able to be with themselves moreso than today and like you say, it is a good thing. Love your blog!! Please give my love to your mum for me. Love Sarah-fiona xxSarah-fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10234972079247682376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-53188001793969854742013-06-04T19:08:16.626-07:002013-06-04T19:08:16.626-07:00p.s. loving the new banner :)p.s. loving the new banner :)Clare and Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480118766581163139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-83419786712871738572013-06-04T19:07:43.377-07:002013-06-04T19:07:43.377-07:00Oh yes :) Still working on this one. The busyness ...Oh yes :) Still working on this one. The busyness just keeps creeping back in! I find my kids are actually pretty good at telling me when they are feeling a bit overwhelmed with too much to do, thank goodness! This school term we have cut back on after school activities (my daughter was doing art and swimming, my son was doing drama, swimming and chinese) and they are so much more creative and we have time to sort out problems that we just brushed over before. We are also finding time for new traditions like movie nights and we aren't always in a rush :) They are both still doing swimming though. It's one of those 'compulsory' things in NZ! Have you read 'Simplicity Parenting' buy Kim John Payne? It really helped me to implement the changes I wanted to make earlier in the year. I firmly believe great things are always on the other side of boredom :)Clare and Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480118766581163139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5130151442776949628.post-11048579153263665412013-06-04T12:39:40.954-07:002013-06-04T12:39:40.954-07:00Thanks Holly - this Auntie is going to stop shovin...Thanks Holly - this Auntie is going to stop shoving her tablet in front of her 4 year old nephew whenever he is 'between activities'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134740770381085819noreply@blogger.com