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April 26, 2011
by heather
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Big Top Boondoggle

See bottom of page for Exclusive Discount on Ringling Bros Circus Next Week Last month, Daughter came home from preschool each day with stories of tigers, elephants, trapeze artists, monkeys and…clowns. They were studying the circus! (Don’t you wish you could go … Continue reading →

Categories: Ah Ha Truths, Playtime Truths, Travel Truths | Tags: circus, ringling bros | Permalink

November 30, 2009
by heather
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On Demand Culture = Demanding Kids

  For awhile now, I’ve been thinking about how to raise kids in a culture where music, TV, movies, toys, books and…mommy are offered on demand. How do you help your children learn patience, portion control and restraint when they … Continue reading →

Categories: Ah Ha Truths, Big Truths, Daily Truths | Tags: discipline, parenting, tantrums, whining | Permalink

October 21, 2009
by heather
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Secrets

    It’s been a rough couple weeks.   Son has started exhibiting the telltale signs of over stimulation, over tiredness, over commitment and over induction to Kindergarten. You know the drill – tears upon hearing the first of my … Continue reading →

Categories: Ah Ha Truths, Loving Truths, Playtime Truths | Tags: five year old, kids games, kindergarten, superhero, supermom | Permalink

March 14, 2009
by heather
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Overscheduling Our Kids

I signed Daughter (3) and Son (5) up for soccer this Spring. Many of Son’s friends have already played a Spring/Fall season or two so we’re late to the game. But I’ve also heard that some of these same four … Continue reading →

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January 29, 2009
by heather
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Finding the Right Pediatrician

This morning we changed pediatric practices. I’ve changed pediatricians four times since my first child was born, but this time we changed practices. The truth is, I didn’t know what to look for when Son was born and as I … Continue reading →

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December 13, 2008
by heather
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Believing in Santa Claus

When I picked up Son from preschool Lunch Bunch, he pulled me aside and excitedly said, “Mom, guess what happened today?” “What?” I asked. “Well, we were eating lunch and Miss Jill was getting coffee and we heard bells. And … Continue reading →

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November 13, 2008
by heather
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Laws of the Mommy Universe

As I try and try to understand my children – or me as a Mommy to my children, it dawns on me that kids are really just an exaggerated microcosm of our human nature. For example: They always Want what … Continue reading →

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August 21, 2008
by heather
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Red Light, Green Light

“Mommy, you didn’t stop!” screamed Son recently after a red light. “Huh?” Yes, I did. He said this a few times . Well, screamed to be heard from third row of bright blue Minivan (hey, I thought it would be … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2008
by heather
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I Scream at Ice Cream

Last week we braved Stew Leonard’s for groceries. If you don’t live in CT, Stew’s is the “largest dairy store in the world” and features singing farm animals, flipping monkeys, freshly packaged milk, the Chiquita banana lady, an insane progression … Continue reading →

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June 25, 2008
by heather
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Mommy Peace – A Little Extra Help Keeps Mommy at Bay

After two weeks with Son out of preschool, I got smart and asked my 15 year old niece to help out babysitting a couple days this week. What a difference! Happy kids, happier Mom. Why didn’t I get extra help … Continue reading →

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