Pixar Animation Studios’ new film Brave is both a grand return to form and an exciting new avenue of storytelling from one of the greatest studios in the history of film-making. After the commercial success of Cars 2, which I found to be the worst of any of their 12 films (in spite of itsContinue reading “The Beautiful Tapestry of Fate: Pixar’s “Brave””
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Mirror, Mirror: Princessly Charming
It’s certainly a “tale as old as time.” And it’s definitely one where the basic plot is known to everyone: baby princess is born with milky complexion, jet black hair, bright red lips. Mom dies, father remarries, evil queen outlives the dad, and the girl, who is now in her teens, is taken out toContinue reading “Mirror, Mirror: Princessly Charming”
Words.
It’s a phrase I used with my oldest daughter the other day. She had just told her brother that his breath smelled like a stinky old bathtub. He then yelled at her and called her mean. She couldn’t understand why he yelled at her. I said, “The words you use determine the response you receive.”Continue reading “Words.”
The Honor Chart
It’s easily one of the best parenting ideas we’ve ever had. It came about because we were trying to figure out ways for the kids to talk nicely to each other, to help each other–to not argue with us, to find ways to show respect. Everyone wants their kids to act this way, but it’sContinue reading “The Honor Chart”
Duane S. Montague 