Holidays are very important events for children, they are HUGE. Thinking about Easter coming in March this year, I remembered being about five or six and how my family celebrated the holiday in Daytona, Florida. My dad told my older brother and me that in order for the Easter … [Read more...] about Daddy, Me and the Secret Easter Bunny Nest
Parenting Kids
Getting Your Child Ready For a New Sibling
Adam never was really into sharing things. When his cousins would visit, his way of greeting them was to explain what was his, followed by “Don’t Touch!” Inevitably it would lead to a showdown in which I’d have to pry a toy he hasn’t even looked at since he was an infant from his … [Read more...] about Getting Your Child Ready For a New Sibling
Comfort and Contempt
Aesop’s quote, “familiarity breeds contempt,” is puzzling to say the least. The quote could be applied in many different situations but when applied to children and parents I think it means the more you come in contact with someone, the more comfortable you are with them. As … [Read more...] about Comfort and Contempt
Thanking Mister Rogers
In the winter of 2002 I drove to an appointment and having a few extra minutes decided to finish listening to an interview with Mr. Fred Rogers on NPR’s ‘Fresh Air’ program. He told about his upbringing, work as an educator and the popular television show. He also studied music … [Read more...] about Thanking Mister Rogers
Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
Up for debate at one Parents Anonymous meeting was whether or not it is advisable to spy on our children. I don’t think there is a single answer that would fit every situation but it is worth a thought. A couple mothers both agreed that snooping would be wrong under any … [Read more...] about Do You Spy or Snoop on Your Children?
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