Kids usually see the world in cool methods, and I really like listening to their pearls of knowledge. So! At bedtime final night time, I requested my very own children — Toby, 11, and Anton, 8 — to disclose their pro tips…
1. What’s a great breakfast?
Toby: Toast with butter is at all times satisfying.
Anton: Frosted Mini Wheats plus Kashi Cinnamon Harvest. It’s candy and spongey.
2. How do you make a buddy?
Anton: When you see somebody that appears good, go as much as them. Don’t say, NOW WE ARE GOING TO BE FRIENDS NOW!!!!! However you possibly can say, do you want films? And also you get right into a dialog after which you might be buddies.
3. If somebody can’t sleep, what would you recommend they do?
Toby: Put your arms below your head. It’s cozy.
Anton: You may learn. Witches of Brooklyn is sweet.
4. What do you have to do in the event you see a canine on the road?
Anton: Scratch behind the ears! 99.8 p.c of canine like that. You can’t not discover a canine who likes it.
5. How are you going to be a great sports activities fan?
Toby: Benefit from the gamers. Cheer for them in the event that they win and cheer for them in the event that they lose.
6. For a chill Friday night time, what would you suggest folks eat and drink?
Toby: Pizza with pineapple. As a result of it’s candy.
Anton: Weight loss plan Pepsi. Really I don’t suppose I’ve had Weight loss plan Pepsi.
7. What recommendation would you give dad and mom who need to be good dad and mom?
Toby: Take them to baseball video games or any sporting occasion. And assist them once they’re sick. Simply be light.
Anton: Give all of them the sweet on the earth! [In a Scottish accent.] That’s a joke. I’d give them chores, however in return I might allow them to play video video games for 2 hours a day!
8. What ought to folks do in the event that they go to another person’s home?
Toby: Say thanks and discover toys to play with or rooms to see.
Anton: I might say, “Thanks for having me right here” and “That is so lovely.”
9. What’s a great karaoke tune?
Toby: True Colors. It’s fairly.
Anton: Take On Me. I really like the band. I additionally love Queen.
10) What ought to somebody do in the event that they’re in a nasty temper?
Toby: Have a San Pellegrino. I might suggest the lemon taste.
Anton: You wait till 5 p.m. (golden hour), and you are taking a stroll. Only a good plain stroll. That’s all.
Thanks, Toby and Anton! What would you — or the children in your life — add to this information? We’d love to listen to…
P.S. Funny things kids say, and why I regularly talk about periods with my sons.
