April 26, 2011
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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
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 21, 2009
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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
March 14, 2009
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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
January 29, 2009
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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
December 13, 2008
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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
November 13, 2008
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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
August 21, 2008
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“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
August 16, 2008
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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
June 25, 2008
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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