Thanks to everyone who participated in the DS&D Blog Contest. Below is the winning topic I chose to write about: How about pre-school kids getting kicked out because they are screaming, due to … [Read more...] about Teach Them Well
Parenthood & Parenting Tips
Self Reliance
When the Seal song "If You Don‘t Know Me By Now" came on the radio the other day, my 4 year old daughter Sweet Pea said: “Mommy, I don’t like this song.” You know why you don’t like it, Sweet Pea? … [Read more...] about Self Reliance
Birth Day
My daughter, Sweet Pea, is four years old today. When she busted into our bedroom at 7AM, she informed us that today is her birthday-- you know, in case we weren’t sure. Me: Weren‘t you just a baby … [Read more...] about Birth Day
Do You Care If Others Judge You?
The other day I was pulling out of my daughter’s pre-school when I noticed a car pulling in. Pick up is at 2:00. That driver was late. I couldn’t tell if she was stressed and anxious or if she was … [Read more...] about Do You Care If Others Judge You?
It Takes A Village (3 Parenting Tips That Might Help)
I'm sure you've heard the saying “It takes a village to raise a child.” It’s an old African proverb. (Did you think Hillary Clinton was the first one to say it? I did too. We're both wrong.) As a … [Read more...] about It Takes A Village (3 Parenting Tips That Might Help)
One Thing on the Menu
I once got a fortune that said “Eat to live, don’t live to eat.“ I made someone trade with me. I love to eat. I’m usually planning my next meal while I’m in the middle of eating one. I don’t … [Read more...] about One Thing on the Menu
Fork in the Road
Last week someone asked me if I'm scared that I will run out of things to write about. I think you will find, after reading the following entry, that there is no chance of that happening. The … [Read more...] about Fork in the Road
Cutting Corners
There are some parents who are really on top of things. I am not one of them. I do what I can, but I admit, sometimes I don’t feel like suiting up. It’s not so much laziness as it is choice. My … [Read more...] about Cutting Corners
When They’re Yours
When I was 12 or 13 years old, I used to babysit. It wasn‘t my thing. The kids smelled like playground, their hands were grubby and they wanted me to “play." I wasn’t into it. I used to change the … [Read more...] about When They’re Yours
You’re Not Alone (IV)
I'm not saying these are all about me. I'm just saying if you feel the same way, you're not alone. You're not alone if... 1. You didn't like the book The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Or maybe … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (IV)
