Today was one of those parenting days. I think there are tracks on my back from where the parenting bus ran me over. I could use a little laughter and parental inspiration, but I also find myself missing some good 80's sitcom rants. Designing Women's Julia Sugarbaker offered … [Read more...]
Info for parents about Auditory Processing Disorder
I'm over at Chicago Parent sharing what parents need to know about Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Dr. Jennifer Gagesch of the Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center shared some info for parents about Auditory Processing Disorder : * APD often occurs along with ADHD or ADD, as … [Read more...]
Why you should tell your children family stories
Do your kids know where you went to high school? Have they heard the story of how their grandparents met? Do they know the national background of their family, such as what countries their relatives lived in before arriving in the United States? Turns out that knowing such … [Read more...]
Are the benefits of taking a vacation really worth it?
Summertime often means time for vacations! But when you're the mom, that can mean a whole lot of work. Have you seen the article in The Onion proclaiming "Mom Spends Beach Vacation Assuming All Household Duties In Closer Proximity To Ocean"? It's hilarious, and it hits a little … [Read more...]
7 facts about only children from Lauren Sandler’s “One and Only”
One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One by Lauren Sandler examines the myths and truths about only children and why parentsShe points out that people always ask, "When are you having kids?" They never ask, "When are you have a kid?" She's an … [Read more...]