On Saturday, my daughter had the following treats: a ‘juice drink,’ chips, crackers, and candy at a birthday party, bubble tea (liquid candy–and a long-promised reward) with me, and frozen yogurt with my mom. On Sunday morning, she had a donut for breakfast, and macaroni and cheese from a box for lunch. My husband and […]
Reblogged from Parenting in Portland: Screen Time: A Conversation with Jean Rystrom “We have a problem with screen time,” declares my husband. I glance up from my iPad and mumble, “I know. I just have to respond to this comment first.” Ten minutes later, I wander out to the living room to find my husband […]
1. Wait until the afternoon before they are due. This enhances your stress level. 2. Make sure the toddler is a) home, b) not sleeping well, and c) going through a clingy phase. Having a toddler on your lap, reaching down your shirt, and begging to ‘eesh more‘ will really improve your ability to think […]
Reblogged from Miss Snarky Pants: What Is Fictionary? It’s a clever word coined by my blogging buddy, Kylie, over at The Life of Kylie, that refers to new words, phrases, or new definitions for existing words or phrases – often punny in nature – created by people like me who have way too much time on […]
Guest Post: Ten Dumbest Things Gun Nuts Always Say