Category: Parenting
Say no to loot bags. Seriously.
Dear Parents, Let’s all decide, as a group, that traditional loot bags are a terrible waste of money and sanity and we should never, ever make them again? OK? Yes, I know. It’s easy to roam around a Dollar Store and fill a basket… Continue Reading “Say no to loot bags. Seriously.”
Parental essentials on the road
I got so many great questions after yesterday’s post on vehicle hacks for parents that I thought I’d go into a bit more detail today about some of the items I keep in our minivan. I’m one of those over-prepared people that always has… Continue Reading “Parental essentials on the road”
When messy minivans attack: vehicle hacks for parents
I cleaned my van on Saturday morning and, I’m not going to lie, it was totally magical. I have a new-found love for that hunk of metal on wheels. I was inspired by this column I wrote a couple of days earlier, which is… Continue Reading “When messy minivans attack: vehicle hacks for parents”
When your baby’s not a baby anymore
Our babiest baby turned four on yesterday, but anyone we’ve ran into in the past few months already knows that. “My birf-day is April twenty-fifth — two five!” she’s been announcing proudly, just in case someone was unclear on the meaning of twenty-fifth. We’re… Continue Reading “When your baby’s not a baby anymore”
10 Questions I Want to Ask Tonight at Parent/Teacher
He’s a good boy, isn’t he?* Is he a good listener? Does he pay attention? (Like, at least as much as the other kids?) Is he keeping up with the work?** Is he being bullied by —–?*** Does his drawing seem above average? Isn’t… Continue Reading “10 Questions I Want to Ask Tonight at Parent/Teacher”
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