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她不是教育专家,却解救了无数抓狂的妈妈!
当不了虎妈,
那就当妈!
“请抛开正经八百的严肃态度,发挥幽默感和想象力,让孩子在没有压力的状况下,去感受你那无条件的爱,
这样,亲子就能在愉快的气氛中,一起成长。”
教养,需要用心,却不必用力,—本温暖爆笑的幸福亲子书!
内容简介
辞去工作成为全职妈妈的Jenny,一度快要抓狂,自嘲是“疯妈”。经过这些年和孩子们不断“交手”和交心,她发展出独特的幽瞅教养法——不用勤管严教,更不必气急败坏,只要用爱,加上一点幽默感和创意,一样能教出好孩子。
“疯妈”不唱高调、不爱说教,文笔生动、诙谐,让人充分感受妈妈与孩子相处时最真实的喜怒哀乐,读来格外亲切,很能引发共鸣,也能从中领会疯妈的教养秘诀——以爱为出发点,把孩子当做主角,时时调整自己,和孩子一起成长。这样真诚动人的教养记录,让为人父母者学会以更自然、更轻松的态度和孩子相处,也在教养这条路上找到陪伴的力量。
作者简介
纽约疯妈,Jenny Wang出生于基隆,在台湾的教育体制下读至国一,13岁时移民美国,在美国从7年级读起。大学时主修国际贸易,副修哲学。在美国已经24年,一直居住于纽约。从14岁开始半工半读,从没有断过。大学毕业后进入服装业,27岁生了老大,30岁怀老二时,在一家儿童服装公司担任产品经理,在家待产时,震惊于大女儿横行霸道、目中无人的举止,在失眠了好几晚后,决定辞职在家当个家庭主妇。
2006年9月16日开始在博客中写下第一篇文章,透过博客,拉近了自己与台湾的距离,也让自己的生命有了轨迹。博客中记录自己如何在中与西之间努力寻求平衡点来教育孩子,也记录自己如何在照顾一家子的同时,不忘了自我的存在。博客曾入围2008年全球华人博客年度最佳亲子博客决选。
著有:《妈妈不必当超人》
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推荐序 遇见博客妈妈的教养智慧
推荐序 原来孩子可以这样教
博客好友的好评
序 用幽默感和孩子一起成长
第一部 孩子的感觉,我知道
教孩子看到生命中的美好
圣诞小人在我家
放弃,也需要勇气
抗议!我要退钱
跨越时空的分享
街头教育
母亲节
新上任的牙仙子
撒娇
孩子的感情问题
皮蛋与科学家,只有一线之隔
爱水的小胖
有一种怪兽,名叫“青少年”
迂回战术
生离死别
被虐待惯了
小游
第二部 要赞美,也要对孩子说真话
人之初,性本贪
把失败当做转机
小冤家
也是溺爱
主动要求补习的孩子
跟粉红色划清界限
别被孩子倔强的外表骗了
小小厨师
两封道歉信
只要哆啦A梦
为自己的决定负责
无心之过
干净不是天生的
第三部 功课以外的事,也很重要
第四部 爸妈该学习的事
精彩书摘
见到两个小女生哭成泪人儿,旁边的大人都很有同情心,跑来帮忙找那颗牙,可是怎么找都找不到。两个小女生回到教室时还是哭哭啼啼的,老师课也上不下去,干脆派全班小朋友一起去操场上找,不过还是没找到。后来不知道是哪个好心人,在地上捡了一颗类似牙齿的小石子,放在学校提供的小盒子里(如果小朋友在学校掉了牙,学校护士会给他一个很可爱的小盒子装牙齿,老师还会送他一张小奖状)。交给二小姐,安慰她,就用这颗小石子充当牙齿,放在枕头底下吧。
那天,二小姐眼睛红肿地下了校车,一进门就很生气地把装牙齿的盒子往垃圾桶里用力一丢,气呼呼地说:“拿石头骗牙仙子,这主意烂透了!这是我听过最笨的主意。”我瞪着二小姐,完全在状况外,小妮子把事情从头到尾讲了一遍,然后二小姐就扑倒在我怀里放声大哭。
在二小姐哭声陪伴下,我仿佛看到学校里的那阵骚动,虽然只是一个虚幻的童话,但是大家却这么努力让孩子保有这份天真,真是令人感动。将来裘比跟二小姐回忆起这件事时,肯定会笑歪了,想到这里,我差点笑出声。小妮子看着我要笑不笑的脸说:“我想的跟你一样。”我们只能点到为止,不能在二小姐面前把话讲得太明白。
晚上,孩子们准备上床睡觉时,二小姐写了一封信放在枕头底下,要给牙仙子。我再三安慰她,牙仙子会理解的,因为她很善良,别担心。
二小姐的信是这样写的:
亲爱的牙仙子:
很抱歉我把牙齿搞丢了。下课时,我在溜滑梯那儿弄丢的。我朋友裘比把它踢出了溜滑梯。我真的很抱歉。
过了一会儿,小妮子下楼来倒水,小声地跟我说:“她已经睡着了,我会搞定的,放心。”
第二天早上,我还在睡梦中,二小姐就笑眯眯地挤到我床上,一手拿着钞票,一手拿着卡片,在我面前晃啊晃,开心地说:“妈咪,你看,牙仙子不只给我钱,还写卡片给我。”
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《纽约疯妈的幽默教养法》 一场颠覆你想象的育儿革命,一次让你笑到飙泪的家庭冒险! 你是否曾觉得育儿是一场永无止境的“消耗战”?那些堆积如山的尿布、此起彼伏的哭闹、永不停止的追问,是否让你感到精疲力尽,甚至怀疑人生?你是否厌倦了市面上那些一本正经、理论生硬的育儿指南,渴望一种更轻松、更接地气的育儿方式?那么,请准备好,一场颠覆你育儿观念的狂欢即将开启!《纽约疯妈的幽默教养法》将带你走进一个充满惊喜、笑声与爱的家庭,让你重新认识育儿的真正乐趣。 本书并非一本冰冷的教科书,它更像是一部生动有趣的家庭纪录片,由一位在繁华纽约都市里,独自拉扯着几个精力充沛、想法奇特的孩子的“疯妈”亲自讲述。她不是什么知名育儿专家,也不是哪个豪门望族,她只是一个普普通通的母亲,却有着一颗不寻常的心。她拒绝被育儿的条条框框束缚,她相信,最好的教育,不是来自刻板的理论,而是源于生活最真实、最鲜活的瞬间。 谁是“疯妈”? 在开始这场奇妙旅程之前,让我们先来认识一下这位“疯妈”。她生活在节奏明快的纽约,每天都在与时间赛跑。她可能穿着沾染了颜料或食物污渍的睡衣,顶着一头乱糟糟的头发,却能在下一秒化身为孩子们的超级英雄。她不是完美的,她会犯错,会沮丧,会抓狂,但她绝不会放弃用爱和幽默去面对每一个育儿挑战。她的“疯狂”,源于她对孩子们毫无保留的热爱,以及她不甘平庸、勇于探索的育儿哲学。她相信,孩子们需要的,不是一个完美的父母,而是一个真实、有趣、能够引导他们发现世界精彩的伙伴。 是什么让这套教养法“疯”起来? “疯”在这本书里,绝不是贬义词,而是一种脱缰的想象力、一种不按常理出牌的智慧、一种化解育儿难题的“非常规”武器。 告别焦虑,拥抱“不完美”: 传统的育儿观念往往强调“正确”和“完美”,这让许多父母背负了沉重的心理负担。而“疯妈”则旗帜ininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininininin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It is important for parents to be ableP. The Importance of Play: For "疯妈," play is not just a pastime; it's a fundamental tool for learning and development. She believes that children learn best when they are engaged, curious, and having fun. This means that toys are not just objects to be passively consumed, but props for imaginative adventures. A cardboard box can become a spaceship, a blanket a magical cape, and a pile of leaves a treasure trove. She advocates for open-ended play that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. This involves letting children lead the way, embracing their spontaneous ideas, and joining in their imaginative worlds with genuine enthusiasm. The "疯妈" understands that by validating and participating in their play, children feel seen, heard, and valued, fostering a stronger parent-child bond. Embrace the Chaos, Find the Calm: The "疯妈" recognizes that parenting is inherently chaotic. There will be spills, messes, arguments, and unexpected challenges. Instead of fighting against this chaos, she has learned to embrace it. She understands that perfection is an illusion and that striving for it can lead to unnecessary stress. Her approach involves finding moments of calm amidst the storm, and most importantly, finding humor in the most trying situations. A spilled glass of milk can be an opportunity for a "milk rainstorm" game, a tantrum a dramatic opera performance, and a messy room a "fortress" to be conquered. By reframing these moments, she not only alleviates her own stress but also teaches her children resilience and the ability to find joy even in difficult circumstances. This "chaos management" is not about ignoring problems, but about approaching them with a lightheartedness that diffuses tension and fosters a more positive atmosphere. The Art of Listening and Responding: While "疯妈" is known for her playful and unconventional methods, she deeply values listening to her children. She believes that understanding their needs, fears, and aspirations is paramount. This doesn't mean always agreeing with them, but it does mean taking their perspectives seriously. Her "humorous" responses often stem from a place of genuine empathy, cleverly disguised to be more palatable and less confrontational for the child. Instead of a stern "No!", she might offer a witty suggestion that redirects their energy or addresses their underlying desire in a more constructive way. This active listening builds trust and encourages open communication, ensuring that children feel safe to express themselves, even when they've made mistakes. Building Resilience, One Laugh at a Time: Life will inevitably throw curveballs, and the "疯妈" is committed to equipping her children with the tools to navigate them. She understands that resilience isn't built through shielding children from all hardship, but by helping them develop the ability to bounce back from setbacks. Humor is a powerful coping mechanism, and she deliberately uses it to teach her children how to laugh at themselves, to see the lighter side of mistakes, and to approach challenges with a sense of optimism. Whether it's a failed attempt at building a Lego tower or a disappointing grade, the "疯妈" finds a way to turn it into a learning opportunity, sprinkled with laughter, that reinforces their inner strength and perseverance. The Power of Connection: At its core, the "疯妈's" approach is about fostering deep, meaningful connections. Her humor is not a way to distance herself from her children, but a bridge to connect with them on their level. It's about sharing laughter, creating inside jokes, and building a rich tapestry of shared memories. She believes that when children feel loved, understood, and connected to their parents, they are more likely to thrive. Her "crazy" antics are often elaborate and entertaining ways to spend quality time together, transforming mundane moments into cherished experiences. This emphasis on connection creates a secure base from which children can explore the world with confidence and a sense of belonging. More Than Just Humor: A Philosophy of Life: "纽约疯妈的幽默教养法" is more than just a collection of funny anecdotes; it's a profound philosophy of life. It's about finding joy in the everyday, about celebrating imperfections, and about approaching challenges with a spirit of adventure. It's about recognizing that children are not miniature adults to be molded, but unique individuals with their own dreams and potential. This book invites parents to shed their preconceived notions of perfect parenting and to embrace the messy, beautiful, and often hilarious reality of raising a family. It's a call to action to be present, to be playful, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary. Who is this book for? This book is for every parent who has ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like they're constantly falling short. It's for parents who are looking for a more authentic and joyful way to connect with their children. It's for parents who believe that laughter is the best medicine, and that a little bit of "madness" can go a long way in creating a happy and healthy family life. Whether you're a seasoned parent or embarking on this journey for the first time, prepare to be inspired, entertained, and perhaps even a little bit "crazed" yourself. Join the "疯妈" Revolution! Step into the vibrant, chaotic, and endlessly loving world of the "疯妈." Discover how to transform everyday struggles into opportunities for laughter and learning. Embrace the beauty of imperfection, find joy in the unexpected, and unlock the secret to a more fulfilling and humorous parenting journey. This book is your invitation to a revolution – a revolution of love, laughter, and the wonderfully wild adventure of raising children. Get ready to laugh until you cry, and cry until you laugh, as you embark on this unforgettable exploration of what it truly means to be a parent.