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January 7, 2013
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Category Archives: Practical Truths
June 13, 2011
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Parenting with Scissors
Five-year-old Daughter has been trying to grow her hair long for two years. She came out bald and then sported a bowl cut until she was three. No, I wasn’t intentionally giving her a boy’s haircut. I just snipped a … Continue reading
March 25, 2011
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Parents R Us
“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
December 31, 2010
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Mom’s Top Ten List for 2010
Below are the top items that made my life as a mother of two young kids easier this past year. 1. Care.com Care.com blows away SitterCity for finding local babysitters for two reasons: It … Continue reading
August 24, 2010
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MomDiagnosis.Com
Friday Night Daughter comes into room at approximately 2 a.m. “Mommy, my mosquito bite really itches.” In the darkness, I slather anti-itch cream between her toes. I can’t really see but figure I’ve doused the bite and she’ll go back … Continue reading
May 5, 2010
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Puppy Love
Six year old Son has a girlfriend. They had a play date yesterday. At her house. Believe me, I was dying to see how their romance is unfolding – or what six year olds who plan to … Continue reading
June 9, 2009
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How to Organize Your Minivan
Husband wooed me this weekend by cleaning out the minivan. I’m still not sure what possessed him to vacuum every nook and cranny with such vigor but it may have had something to do with the lingering odor accompanying us … Continue reading
April 28, 2009
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Swine Flu in Children – Should you be worried?
Yesterday, as news broke out about increasing cases of Swine Flu in neighboring New York City, I sent my pediatrician, Dr. Jen Gruen of Village Pediatrics, an email asking if they have adequate supplies of Tamiflu. She responded that they … Continue reading
April 14, 2009
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Recession Parenting
Kid Swap During a play date a couple months ago, a mommy friend and I got to talking about the expense of childcare in this tough economy and ways to save. (I spent $200 to see an early movie and … Continue reading
December 9, 2008
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Magically Disappearing Mystery Minutes
Why is getting out of the house on time in the morning with two preschoolers akin to herding one hundred cats through a small swinging door? Try as I might, I still can’t find the best way to encourage (or … Continue reading