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
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 17, 2012
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The few sources of comfort I found after the Newtown tragedy and ideas for healing and talking to your children. Continue reading
March 25, 2011
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“Mom,” Son says, eating his ham, egg and cheese at the counter before school. “Did Daddy tell you the secret?” “What secret, honey?” I’m at the sink, running water over strawberries, lopping off their green tops and … Continue reading
January 28, 2010
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In my former corporate job, a bad day meant revenue was off, every email I read was another roadblock, I had too many meetings and no time to go pee or eat lunch, or a meeting was a major waste … Continue reading
January 19, 2010
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My sister-in-law recently commented that she feels she’s made the transition from mothering to parenting. Her three kids are now ages five to ten and she said she finds herself needing less to do things for them (bathing, … Continue reading
November 30, 2009
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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
October 13, 2009
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Jennifer, a former freelance journalist who still finds time to write (and read) on the side, has three daughters ages 8, 4-1/2 and 3 What time do your kids get up in the morning? My early bird … Continue reading