A Great Day in Kiddom
There has been a slow shift in our household, and the child that was once a nearly uncontrollable tornado of impulses has become a rangy kid. A kid who is almost at the
Parenting
The Play Paradox
In case it isn’t clear from, well, everything I write about, I am a person with a lot on her mind. I can scarcely do a task without thinking about the next
Snow Days: Timeline of a Family Vacation
Day 1 - Departure (mood: cheerful)
It’s a Friday and we’re not at work or school. Daddy and I have packed up for a two-night stay in Central Oregon, including some
Visions of an American Future
A few nights ago, my son came down with a fever and was very sluggish. Two nights in a row he fell asleep on the couch without dinner, hours before he would normally
Tug of War: The Rights and Wrongs of Parenting
My family and I are sitting down together for dinner. I’ve cooked something decent and middle-of-the-road, like pork chops with mashed potatoes and carrots. My husband loads up his own plate while