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Comment on Thoughts for Mothers of Teenage Boys on the Making of Self-Respecting Men by Kate

Kate

In reply to Jayne.

Hi Jayne, “When we bad mouth the other parent, we bad mouth half the child” — that is a very good way to put it. Thank you for commenting 🙂

Comment on We All Need a Village; Here’s How to Build One by Kate

Kate

In reply to Aliaksei. Thank you Aliaksei, this looks like a good read :)

Comment on We All Need a Village; Here’s How to Build One by Aliaksei

Aliaksei

I want to share good book about “Village for children” for those who are intrested in this subject.
The Wisdom Bridge by Kamlesh Patel.
https://www.kidsbookcafe.com/review-the-wisdom-bridge/

Comment on Thoughts for Mothers of Teenage Boys on the Making of Self-Respecting Men by Jayne

Jayne

As a single Mum of a now 20 year old, I’d say the number one thing to give a teenage boy is a sense of responsibilty. Chores that they are soley responsible for, chores they need to share with others in the household, be responsible for preparing and cooking at least one meal for the household per week, finacial responsibility of money they earn doing work outside the home.
Dealing with anger: My son and I argued like dogs sometimes! I never backed down. Under my roof, my rules.
Dealing with the other parent: I read a book early on in my single motherhood called “Parenting Apart” I can’t remember the author, it was a library book. In it, she educated that a child is made up of half the father and half the mother. When we bad mouth the other parent, we bad mouth half of our child and they will always feel a part of their self is not acceptable.

Comment on A Real Green Life, Without the “Shoulding” by Kate

Kate

In reply to bel. You're welcome, Bel. Thank you for commenting :)

Comment on A Real Green Life, Without the “Shoulding” by bel

bel

I like this. I appreciate that at my age and stage in life I’m embracing the ‘real’ even if it’s not the ‘greenest’. There is little use in shaming myself or anyone else. Empowerment comes from gentle encouragement. Thank you for sharing this reflection and update, Kate.

Comment on How to Hand Pollinate Pumpkin Flowers by Kate

Kate

In reply to Koshy Varghese. I'm glad it was helpful, Koshy. Thanks for commenting :)

Comment on How to Hand Pollinate Pumpkin Flowers by Koshy Varghese

Koshy Varghese

Really Good article. I already pollinated five female flowers. Thanks

Comment on An Introduction to Sweet, Crunchy Yacon by Kate

Kate

In reply to Kate Her.

Hi Kate, not knowing where you live makes it tricky to answer this… My first suggestion is always to talk to gardeners and food growers in your area. Failing that, if you live in Australia here are some online options: https://growthymenursery.com.au/products/yacon, https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/Perennialveg/yacon.htm, https://allrareherbs.com.au/product/yacon-plant/, https://foodforestplants.com.au/product/yacon-smallanthus-sonchifolius-high-yielding-edible-tubers-for-self-sufficiency/ Otherwise, an online search for sources within your country. REmember, when you search on line to always use the full scientific name as well as the local/common name. I would enter: Yacon, Smallanthus sonchifolius. Good luck with your search!

Comment on An Introduction to Sweet, Crunchy Yacon by Kate Her

Kate Her

Where I can buy some