November 20, 2013
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Son recently started fourth grade travel basketball. Bye, bye weekends until March. He practices Tuesday and Friday nights and plays games Saturday afternoons and evenings. In his spare time he checks scores for his fantasy basketball league, watches … Continue reading
May 8, 2013
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On a recent spring day, I pulled out my bicycle for the first ride of the season. I rode frequently before my kids were born and I’ve been easing back into it now that they’re getting older. But while the … Continue reading
March 7, 2013
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Most parents have tried chore charts as a means to wrangle cooperation from their kids. I bet, at some point, you may have assembled all those little wooden magnets with cute icons representing chores that you hope your kids will … Continue reading
January 28, 2013
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Getting our kids to do their chores or other necessary tasks and behavior is a constant battle in our house. We’ve tried incentives (really good ones), threats, and the “do this before that” approach. It all takes energy and planning … Continue reading
January 7, 2013
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Losing my daughter at Target in the mall taught us both an important lesson. Continue reading
December 5, 2012
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Handy and humorous tips for limiting screen time with children. Continue reading
July 11, 2012
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A bag mix-up after camp causes agitation for one mom and introspection for the other. Continue reading
April 23, 2012
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Raising a goldfish was supposed to be easy, except we had to learn a few of the basics the hard way. Continue reading
March 14, 2012
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Explaining to kids how food is made and and whether a chicken nugget or apple slice is healthier to eat. Continue reading
September 12, 2011
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Secret truths from the lunchroom and how to help your kids eat healthy when you no longer have any control. Continue reading