Thank you, Carol. I was a tattler too. Lots of time I'd start a fight. My brother would get mad. We wrestled. Then I run in the house and tattle on him. But my mother was smart, she punished me instead by sending me to bed. I still like naps. Thanks for sharing, Carol.

Thanks back to you for commenting, Carol. I think tattling happens in most homes and it can be so annoying for parents. My hope is that these questions help parents deal with it effectively and kids become 'helpers' not 'hurters'.

Yes, these are Twilight Zone-like days, Carol. Thank you for your positive comments.

Thanks, Carol. It's hard to model calm behavior. I agree. That's why I hope parents practice this technique and calm themselves before teaching it to their children. I also agree, too much fast-talking breathless news is disturbing and can put us all on edge. You are so right is saying, "limit it-a lot." I appreciate you're taking the time to comment, Carol. You're the best.

It has been said, we move toward our pictures, Carol. I believe it. If we keep an optimistic picture in our mind we go toward it because our thoughts and feelings reinforce it. Gloomy people have gloomy mental pictures. They're thoughts and feelings reinforce those pictures. They're unpleasant to be around too. Let me know about the picture you drew, Carol. Love your support.

I agree with you, Carol. Doing too much for kids without teaching them to do for themselves is a great disservice. We make them weak and entitled.

Indeed, these are stuck-at-home days. Family members can easily irritate each other. I hope worried, over-worked moms find help in this blog.

You are so supportive, Carol. You motivate me. Let's hope chore cards motivate families.

Ah shucks, Carol. Many thanks for your support.

You're right. We are now shutin Coronaville. Keeping love strong will be more difficult for some. I do hope this gift helps make life easier.