I like to think that I am open-minded. I can roll with the punches. Take it on the chin. But, when it comes to my children, when I see one of my children hurting, I go all mama bear. I don’t want my children to be hurt…either emotionally or physically. From time to time, my… Continue Reading
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Where There Is No Struggle, There Is No Strength
I took the kids to the Lafayette library today to get them new cards. While doing my best to keep my younger kids from rambunctiously running between the kids who were trying to study, I met a new friend. Amazingly enough, we had much in common. Within three minutes of chatting quietly in the middle… Continue Reading
A Review of AboutOne.com – All Your Family Deets in One Place
Chances are good that you are an online parent. You probably clicked to this site from Twitter or read a clip of the post on Facebook or saw it in your rss reader. You visit TypeAParent for parenting advice. Other parts of your life are probably online…for children’s activities, work events, and doctor’s appointments you… Continue Reading
6 Ways Dogs Are Good For Kids
When I had babies I put my foot down and said, “No dog until we are done with diapers.” Our son remembered it and as soon as the youngest was in pull-ups he started reminding us – pretty often. We now have an 84 pound Labrottie and we love him. Well, most of the time… Continue Reading
Decadence Is Reading a Book at the Pool!
For years I have carried a book to the pool. I recall taking a book with me to the “swimming baths” in my hometown of Manchester, England, when I was 8 or 9. The book would remain in my locker for the length of my swim session, but I liked to know that a book was… Continue Reading
10 Steps to Creative Art
Art will do what limited vocabulary cannot; put concrete images to scattered thought. If you want to know what is working behind your son’s impish grin, hand him a crayon and a blank sheet of paper. When your daughter struggles to express emotion, give her a paintbrush and watch her speak.… Continue Reading
Bald is Beautiful, but Your Children Will Still Tease You
My father, he does not have the hair. Well, he has the one. My dad has been losing his hair for as long as I can remember. So, at least since I was born. There’s no correlation, I assure you. But he has one hair on the top of his head that still grows. He… Continue Reading
Once Upon a Puzzle Review
My seven year is a spacey kid. I mean, he loves rockets and planets and such. He’s a boy who loves science and words equally. The ability to create a personalized story about a trip into space was the perfect combination! Two gifts in one, just like the brochure says. My son, Bird, read the… Continue Reading
