tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post1304919858000669912..comments2024-03-28T00:47:31.110-04:00Comments on Natural Born Learners : The first thing to do is not doAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13181853187769838301noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-73391513170709523392011-02-17T22:13:05.435-05:002011-02-17T22:13:05.435-05:00@sunnymama- Thanks for the compliment!@sunnymama- Thanks for the compliment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181853187769838301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-10281172531307142142011-02-17T18:15:17.048-05:002011-02-17T18:15:17.048-05:00Loved this post! I've linked to it. :) http://...Loved this post! I've linked to it. :) http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.com/2011/02/50-inspiring-links.htmlsunnymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921464038530993066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-41318814434434310472011-02-17T17:02:27.973-05:002011-02-17T17:02:27.973-05:00@Evelyn-Thanks for commenting. It really takes bel...@Evelyn-Thanks for commenting. It really takes believing in oneself to overcome the naysayers!<br />@Laura-You're right. praise can be just as harmful. Read Naomi Aldort's work on the issue.Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181853187769838301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-28011148360563123772011-02-17T10:58:48.222-05:002011-02-17T10:58:48.222-05:00So true. Labels, judgments, even thoughtless prais...So true. Labels, judgments, even thoughtless praise can backfire in ways the most well-intended adult can't imagine. I love your line, "The first thing to do is not to do."Laura Grace Weldonhttp://lauragraceweldon.com/blog-2/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-87220600415133263392011-02-17T10:39:38.142-05:002011-02-17T10:39:38.142-05:00Just discovered your website. I loved this post. ...Just discovered your website. I loved this post. Here's something to chew on: Dr. Seuss's high school art teacher told him he had no talent.Evelyn Kriegerhttp://oneisnotalonelynumber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-7700120071764657932011-02-16T21:28:40.286-05:002011-02-16T21:28:40.286-05:00@Crystal-yes and when you are an adult, think of a...@Crystal-yes and when you are an adult, think of all the work you have to do to undo that-and to listen to your own voice rather than the voices of your mother, grandfather, sister etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181853187769838301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-27295785864577301822011-02-16T13:32:49.370-05:002011-02-16T13:32:49.370-05:00I agree whole heartedly. It is so hard to sit back...I agree whole heartedly. It is so hard to sit back and listen to other people tell a child they can not do something.Crystal Jeffershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618128591306668911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-65552106866034710462011-02-16T11:01:59.241-05:002011-02-16T11:01:59.241-05:002p2.rab -Thanks for the comment. It's crazy ho...2p2.rab -Thanks for the comment. It's crazy how easily influenced we can be!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181853187769838301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14991800.post-13945440859050412182011-02-16T10:27:57.451-05:002011-02-16T10:27:57.451-05:00I have an awesome memory.
Sadly, this has a down...I have an awesome memory. <br /><br />Sadly, this has a downside to it. You wrote <i>[...] This comment stayed with me [...] </i>...... <br /><br />Thanks to my good memory, I remember others' comments/judgments concerning me, vividly and at times, I feel guilty for holding grudges because of some 'harmless' statements uttered ages ago.<br /><br />Consequently, I have taught myself to avoid passing judgments on others. As they say, <b> "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" </b>p2.rabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725259038015467993noreply@blogger.com