Chandler Jenkins
@cjenkinswrites.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Writer, Teacher.
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Hey there!
I’ve recently launched a newsletter “Parenting Creatively”, and I’d love for you to come be apart of the community!
Here’s an introduction about my mission behind the newsletter.
I look forward to sharing and discussing ideas with you!
open.substack.com/pub/parentingc…
I’ve recently launched a newsletter “Parenting Creatively”, and I’d love for you to come be apart of the community!
Here’s an introduction about my mission behind the newsletter.
I look forward to sharing and discussing ideas with you!
open.substack.com/pub/parentingc…
It’s really hard for a lot of parents, myself included, but let’s try to allow more independent play for our children.
They will not feel neglected or lonely. Instead, their imagination and creativity will be exercised to the extreme!
They will not feel neglected or lonely. Instead, their imagination and creativity will be exercised to the extreme!
January 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It’s really hard for a lot of parents, myself included, but let’s try to allow more independent play for our children.
They will not feel neglected or lonely. Instead, their imagination and creativity will be exercised to the extreme!
They will not feel neglected or lonely. Instead, their imagination and creativity will be exercised to the extreme!
Family traditions are the best right!? Learn more about why traditions are invaluable and suggestions for starting new ones with your family here: Parenting Creatively Newsletter #1.
#parenting
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January 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Family traditions are the best right!? Learn more about why traditions are invaluable and suggestions for starting new ones with your family here: Parenting Creatively Newsletter #1.
#parenting
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Had my two-year-old heand banging to the What’s New Scooby-Doo theme song.
Bringing back another generation of kids with pocket chains and spiked frosted tips.
Who’s with me?
#parenting
Bringing back another generation of kids with pocket chains and spiked frosted tips.
Who’s with me?
#parenting
January 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Had my two-year-old heand banging to the What’s New Scooby-Doo theme song.
Bringing back another generation of kids with pocket chains and spiked frosted tips.
Who’s with me?
#parenting
Bringing back another generation of kids with pocket chains and spiked frosted tips.
Who’s with me?
#parenting
As adults, we should strive to remain as curious as our children.
When my son saw an ant scooting across the floor, he took the opportunity to lie on the floor and watch it, up close and personal.
As parents, let’s also remember to show our children the gift of curiosity.
#parenting
When my son saw an ant scooting across the floor, he took the opportunity to lie on the floor and watch it, up close and personal.
As parents, let’s also remember to show our children the gift of curiosity.
#parenting
January 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
As adults, we should strive to remain as curious as our children.
When my son saw an ant scooting across the floor, he took the opportunity to lie on the floor and watch it, up close and personal.
As parents, let’s also remember to show our children the gift of curiosity.
#parenting
When my son saw an ant scooting across the floor, he took the opportunity to lie on the floor and watch it, up close and personal.
As parents, let’s also remember to show our children the gift of curiosity.
#parenting
If our children teach us anything, it’s resilience and determination.
Think back to when they began crawling. Remember how much and effort and practice they put into that? Just to be able to crawl!
Think back to when they began crawling. Remember how much and effort and practice they put into that? Just to be able to crawl!
January 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If our children teach us anything, it’s resilience and determination.
Think back to when they began crawling. Remember how much and effort and practice they put into that? Just to be able to crawl!
Think back to when they began crawling. Remember how much and effort and practice they put into that? Just to be able to crawl!
Dont just ask your kids what they learned at school. Have them show you.
Encourage and emphasize the excitement of learning!
#parenting
Encourage and emphasize the excitement of learning!
#parenting
January 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Dont just ask your kids what they learned at school. Have them show you.
Encourage and emphasize the excitement of learning!
#parenting
Encourage and emphasize the excitement of learning!
#parenting
I believe our two-year-old is now entering the “Why?” phase. Been getting it a lot lately.
It doesn’t have to be torturous. Just keep in mind, our children are naturally curious. They want to learn.
Try your best to answer each of their “why’s”. Encourage their curiosity.
#parenting
It doesn’t have to be torturous. Just keep in mind, our children are naturally curious. They want to learn.
Try your best to answer each of their “why’s”. Encourage their curiosity.
#parenting
January 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I believe our two-year-old is now entering the “Why?” phase. Been getting it a lot lately.
It doesn’t have to be torturous. Just keep in mind, our children are naturally curious. They want to learn.
Try your best to answer each of their “why’s”. Encourage their curiosity.
#parenting
It doesn’t have to be torturous. Just keep in mind, our children are naturally curious. They want to learn.
Try your best to answer each of their “why’s”. Encourage their curiosity.
#parenting
I will never stop recommending Tumble Leaf to parents of young children.
The most underrated children’s show of all time!
It’s legitimately one of my favorite shows ever. I would watch it even without our toddler😂
Give it a shot, and let me know what you think!
#parenting
The most underrated children’s show of all time!
It’s legitimately one of my favorite shows ever. I would watch it even without our toddler😂
Give it a shot, and let me know what you think!
#parenting
January 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I will never stop recommending Tumble Leaf to parents of young children.
The most underrated children’s show of all time!
It’s legitimately one of my favorite shows ever. I would watch it even without our toddler😂
Give it a shot, and let me know what you think!
#parenting
The most underrated children’s show of all time!
It’s legitimately one of my favorite shows ever. I would watch it even without our toddler😂
Give it a shot, and let me know what you think!
#parenting
As a parent, one of the toughest ideas I’ve had to come to terms with (still coming to terms with) is that we’re not trying to help our kids become whoever they want to be.
We’re trying to help them become who they’re supposed to be. It’s already been set in stone.
#parenting #parentingcreatively
We’re trying to help them become who they’re supposed to be. It’s already been set in stone.
#parenting #parentingcreatively
January 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
As a parent, one of the toughest ideas I’ve had to come to terms with (still coming to terms with) is that we’re not trying to help our kids become whoever they want to be.
We’re trying to help them become who they’re supposed to be. It’s already been set in stone.
#parenting #parentingcreatively
We’re trying to help them become who they’re supposed to be. It’s already been set in stone.
#parenting #parentingcreatively
Toddlers to a T!😂
January 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Toddlers to a T!😂
Watching an episode of Tumble Leaf with our toddler before bed, and Fig, the protagonist, is playing with a leaf.
The whole episode consists of him just playing with a leaf…and it’s awesome.
I could watch this all day.
Let’s teach our kids to make a toy out of anything!
#parenting
The whole episode consists of him just playing with a leaf…and it’s awesome.
I could watch this all day.
Let’s teach our kids to make a toy out of anything!
#parenting
January 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Watching an episode of Tumble Leaf with our toddler before bed, and Fig, the protagonist, is playing with a leaf.
The whole episode consists of him just playing with a leaf…and it’s awesome.
I could watch this all day.
Let’s teach our kids to make a toy out of anything!
#parenting
The whole episode consists of him just playing with a leaf…and it’s awesome.
I could watch this all day.
Let’s teach our kids to make a toy out of anything!
#parenting
Being a proud parent is much different than being a boastful parent. Think about that next time you post about your kids online.
#parenting #parentingtips
#parenting #parentingtips
January 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Being a proud parent is much different than being a boastful parent. Think about that next time you post about your kids online.
#parenting #parentingtips
#parenting #parentingtips
Within minutes of waking up, my toddler told me, “I want a book to read, Dada.”
I can’t think of a better way to start the day.
I guess I’m not a total parenting failure!
#parenting #parentingcreatively
I can’t think of a better way to start the day.
I guess I’m not a total parenting failure!
#parenting #parentingcreatively
January 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Within minutes of waking up, my toddler told me, “I want a book to read, Dada.”
I can’t think of a better way to start the day.
I guess I’m not a total parenting failure!
#parenting #parentingcreatively
I can’t think of a better way to start the day.
I guess I’m not a total parenting failure!
#parenting #parentingcreatively
Parents, give this exercise a try!
Write some poetry about your children. Doesn’t matter how profound, or silly, or great, or terrible it is.
You don’t have to share it. Keep it in a notebook. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re reminded of a beautiful moment with them.
#Parenting
Write some poetry about your children. Doesn’t matter how profound, or silly, or great, or terrible it is.
You don’t have to share it. Keep it in a notebook. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re reminded of a beautiful moment with them.
#Parenting
His laugh fills the house
Bold and bitter aroma
Mornings with my son
#haiku #poetry #fatherhood #parenting
Bold and bitter aroma
Mornings with my son
#haiku #poetry #fatherhood #parenting
January 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Parents, give this exercise a try!
Write some poetry about your children. Doesn’t matter how profound, or silly, or great, or terrible it is.
You don’t have to share it. Keep it in a notebook. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re reminded of a beautiful moment with them.
#Parenting
Write some poetry about your children. Doesn’t matter how profound, or silly, or great, or terrible it is.
You don’t have to share it. Keep it in a notebook. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re reminded of a beautiful moment with them.
#Parenting
Parents,
Show your children the importance of supporting and exploring locally.
Teach them what it means to be a part of a physical community.
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
Show your children the importance of supporting and exploring locally.
Teach them what it means to be a part of a physical community.
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
January 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Parents,
Show your children the importance of supporting and exploring locally.
Teach them what it means to be a part of a physical community.
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
Show your children the importance of supporting and exploring locally.
Teach them what it means to be a part of a physical community.
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
In a social media landscape where the majority of parenting content we see is all about “me, me, me” rather than emphasizing the child, Parenting Creatively will never make a post or share anything of that nature.
Parenting Creatively’s values center around helping the child.
Parenting Creatively’s values center around helping the child.
January 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In a social media landscape where the majority of parenting content we see is all about “me, me, me” rather than emphasizing the child, Parenting Creatively will never make a post or share anything of that nature.
Parenting Creatively’s values center around helping the child.
Parenting Creatively’s values center around helping the child.
If my kids have taught me anything, it’s that a couple sets of pajamas is definitely the move.
#parenting
#parenting
January 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
If my kids have taught me anything, it’s that a couple sets of pajamas is definitely the move.
#parenting
#parenting
Another couple inches of snow today. Nice to look at, inspiring even, but I think I’ve had enough for the time being.
What’s your favorite snow day activity to do with your kiddos?
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively #SnowDay
What’s your favorite snow day activity to do with your kiddos?
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively #SnowDay
January 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Another couple inches of snow today. Nice to look at, inspiring even, but I think I’ve had enough for the time being.
What’s your favorite snow day activity to do with your kiddos?
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively #SnowDay
What’s your favorite snow day activity to do with your kiddos?
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively #SnowDay
Hey there!
I’ve recently launched a newsletter “Parenting Creatively”, and I’d love for you to come be apart of the community!
Here’s an introduction about my mission behind the newsletter.
I look forward to sharing and discussing ideas with you!
open.substack.com/pub/parentingc…
I’ve recently launched a newsletter “Parenting Creatively”, and I’d love for you to come be apart of the community!
Here’s an introduction about my mission behind the newsletter.
I look forward to sharing and discussing ideas with you!
open.substack.com/pub/parentingc…
https://open.substack.com/pub/parentingc…
January 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Hey there!
I’ve recently launched a newsletter “Parenting Creatively”, and I’d love for you to come be apart of the community!
Here’s an introduction about my mission behind the newsletter.
I look forward to sharing and discussing ideas with you!
open.substack.com/pub/parentingc…
I’ve recently launched a newsletter “Parenting Creatively”, and I’d love for you to come be apart of the community!
Here’s an introduction about my mission behind the newsletter.
I look forward to sharing and discussing ideas with you!
open.substack.com/pub/parentingc…
Idea 💡
“Parental Poetry”
Parents, write more poems about your children.
It doesn’t matter how good, bad, insignificant, or silly they are.
Keep them in a notebook or a journal. Give them a title, and put the date on each one.
They’ll be nice memories to look back on.
#Parenting
“Parental Poetry”
Parents, write more poems about your children.
It doesn’t matter how good, bad, insignificant, or silly they are.
Keep them in a notebook or a journal. Give them a title, and put the date on each one.
They’ll be nice memories to look back on.
#Parenting
January 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Idea 💡
“Parental Poetry”
Parents, write more poems about your children.
It doesn’t matter how good, bad, insignificant, or silly they are.
Keep them in a notebook or a journal. Give them a title, and put the date on each one.
They’ll be nice memories to look back on.
#Parenting
“Parental Poetry”
Parents, write more poems about your children.
It doesn’t matter how good, bad, insignificant, or silly they are.
Keep them in a notebook or a journal. Give them a title, and put the date on each one.
They’ll be nice memories to look back on.
#Parenting
Snack time with a toddler is always interesting.
Why use a spoon when you have a perfectly good ice cream scoop nearby?
#Parenting
Why use a spoon when you have a perfectly good ice cream scoop nearby?
#Parenting
January 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Snack time with a toddler is always interesting.
Why use a spoon when you have a perfectly good ice cream scoop nearby?
#Parenting
Why use a spoon when you have a perfectly good ice cream scoop nearby?
#Parenting
Pay attention to how much faster time flies when you interact, play, and participate with your children as opposed to sitting around, accepting boredom.
Boredom is great, but consider how you can make the most of it!
So many great ideas strike from boredom!
Boredom is great, but consider how you can make the most of it!
So many great ideas strike from boredom!
January 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Pay attention to how much faster time flies when you interact, play, and participate with your children as opposed to sitting around, accepting boredom.
Boredom is great, but consider how you can make the most of it!
So many great ideas strike from boredom!
Boredom is great, but consider how you can make the most of it!
So many great ideas strike from boredom!
Step 1: This, year get yourself a @criterion.bsky.social subscription if you don’t already.
Step 2: Show your kids more movies from their selections!
So many great options to choose from!
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
Step 2: Show your kids more movies from their selections!
So many great options to choose from!
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
January 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Step 1: This, year get yourself a @criterion.bsky.social subscription if you don’t already.
Step 2: Show your kids more movies from their selections!
So many great options to choose from!
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
Step 2: Show your kids more movies from their selections!
So many great options to choose from!
#Parenting #ParentingCreatively
Currently in love with the idea of just having an abundance of sketchbooks lying around the house for our 2 year old to draw whenever and wherever he wants.
It’s one of my favorite things to watch him do.
And I shamelessly plan to collect and store as many as I can find.
#ParentingCreatively
It’s one of my favorite things to watch him do.
And I shamelessly plan to collect and store as many as I can find.
#ParentingCreatively
January 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Currently in love with the idea of just having an abundance of sketchbooks lying around the house for our 2 year old to draw whenever and wherever he wants.
It’s one of my favorite things to watch him do.
And I shamelessly plan to collect and store as many as I can find.
#ParentingCreatively
It’s one of my favorite things to watch him do.
And I shamelessly plan to collect and store as many as I can find.
#ParentingCreatively