Gender Appropriate Toys

My friend Laura is quite the feminist. She has worked hard in her job and has gone straight to the top. When she was 30, she and her husband decided to have a child. She got pregnant and had a... Read "Gender Appropriate Toys" »

Bicycle Safety without the Bicycle

My kids have gotten into this thing about wearing their helmets all the time. I would like to thank whatever cartoon character has peer-pressured them into doing it. Thing is? They wear the helmets all the time. All the... Read "Bicycle Safety without the Bicycle" »

Why Can't The Kids All Just Get Along?

Actually these two did get along. In fact, when all of the cousins were together this weekend, they all got along most of the time. However, it is difficult to navigate the Big Kids/Little Kids dilemma that always occurs.... Read "Why Can't The Kids All Just Get Along?" »

Simon Says Gone Wrong

Ethan: Simon says 'stand up.' Gurgle. Ethan: I said 'Simon SAYS!' Gurgle. Ethan: MOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM!!! K: Yes, Ethan. Ethan: Mom, he is NOT doing what I say! K: I'm sorry, Ethan. But if we are going to get technical, he... Read "Simon Says Gone Wrong" »

Walking the Parenting Fine Line

My children never cease to amaze me. I walk this fine line between protecting them and letting them be free to be children. I guess I am always walking the line because I am forever trying to anticipate what... Read "Walking the Parenting Fine Line" »

Big brothers are full of lots of good ideas

I heard them upstairs talking with a door between them. Technically Nathan was screaming but Ethan was talking. E: Hey, Buddy. It's time to take a nap. N: AAAAAAAAHHHHHH! E: Buddy. Even I am going to take a nap today.... Read "Big brothers are full of lots of good ideas" »

Passive resistance, a la Ethan

I took the kids to the park yesterday. Sure it was only 27 degrees but I have had enough of the noise in my house. Unless I invest in ear plugs (and I think it might be a safety... Read "Passive resistance, a la Ethan" »

I Miss Mama Slam

Jack and Josiah (above) along with Jorge (my husband) comprise the Blue Guy team Between years of teaching and parenting, I have played A LOT of kitty-cat and puppy dog in my life. Being on all fours, pretending to... Read "I Miss Mama Slam" »

Boy Tribe: Everything's Better Together

josiah (center) blissed out on the boy tribe with brother jack (left) and his cousin carter (right) Growing up in a family of sisters, I had no idea what I was in for when I found out we were... Read "Boy Tribe: Everything's Better Together" »