Have a little one in your house who wants to read independently, despite the fact that he/she can't actually read words yet? You are not alone. A Facebook friend has a child in that situation and asked for recommendations of books without words. It reminded me of when my daughter … [Read more...]
Laurence Steinberg on parenting: It’s about thriving, not just surviving
Today I went to a talk by Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D., the man who literally wrote the book on adolescence. Really, he did, it's called Adolescence and is the foremost text book on the subject. For those not taking an actual class but who are enrolled in the University of Real Life … [Read more...]
Trick or Treat is a metaphor for parenting
I sat down to write this post a few minutes ago, and I had gotten as far as saying that it was Halloween night and my daughter's first time out trick or treating without me. A friend of hers who lives in in the neighborhood is hosting a Halloween party and sleep over, and I … [Read more...]
9 No-carve, no-mess ways to decorate pumpkins
Pumpkin decorating time is upon us. There are lots of fun, safe, creative ways to make your pumpkin into a masterpiece that do not involve carving. Let's face it, knives and little kids aren't usually a good match. A lot of kids, including mine, get grossed out by the goo inside … [Read more...]
Football movies that are great for the whole family on Netflix #StreamTeam
College football has always been a huge part of fall for me. It goes hand in hand with the crunch of falling leaves and picking apples. Going to Notre Dame solidified my status as a college football fan for life. My fighting Irish are ranked #5 in the nation, and this weekend … [Read more...]
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