The other day, my son demonstrated perfectly the conflict within him. He was playing Mine Craft on the computer, was watching YouTube Mine Craft tutorials on the iPad, and had propped up the iPhone so that he could record his own tutorials to download and “teach others the greatness of Mine Craft.” While this is … Continue reading
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Mama! Mama! Mama!
Recently, we went to breakfast with some friends of ours and their 2 1/2 year old son. While the adults were talking, the young toddler wanted to speak to his mother. Almost simultaneously, both parents gave their child a non-verbal sign. They crossed their pointer fingers and middle fingers and showed the sign to their … Continue reading
Summer Lovin’?
Since it is Memorial Weekend, that means Summer is right around the corner. I have mixed feelings about it. I know that must seem odd to many. I work very hard Monday through Friday in my classroom with 20+ students, and I should be thrilled that there is time off…right? At this point, I feel compelled … Continue reading
Pit Bull Parenting
Most of you are familiar with the terms, “Tiger Mother” or “Helicopter Parent.” If you are not, these are specific styles of parenting that go along with their own “rules.” One has strict expectations that many consider unreasonable and uncompromising. The other is all about hovering so close that you are ready to swoop in … Continue reading
2e or Not 2e… That IS the question!
Here’s the truth…Things that I expected to be fun for a child, were painful for mine. Story time at the library, going to the fair, or anything specifically designed with children in mind, ended poorly for us. When it was just us at home, he could be creative, expressive, and engaging. Throw other people or … Continue reading
Shop ’til You Drop? Not likely!
In previous posts, I have shared my son’s love/hate relationship with shopping. When younger, my TBP would stop in his tracks to admire the many rows of votive candles and was obsessed by all the shampoo bottles. In both cases, he was initially intrigued by the various colors and then (after closer examination) stayed longer due to the strong fragrances. These … Continue reading
Parenting Group
“This is because of the party, right?” I was asking my friend this as she was inviting me to join a new parenting group. “Oh no…it’s for all of us!” Hmmm… I started to recall the events of the previous weekend. My son went to his first “real” birthday party. There was a bouncy house, toys, … Continue reading
You’re my Obsession…Now I’m Done
When my son was 3 years old, he was obsessed with art. Our dining room table was buried somewhere under pipe cleaners, construction paper, yarn and tape for over a year. Brand new bottles of Elmer’s glue and other craft products were grabbed quickly and just as quickly used up on the newest project. Masterpieces … Continue reading
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People in Glass houses…Shouldn’t throw potatoes!
Before I was a parent, I was an expert on raising children. It was very easy as an onlooker to watch and rate another parent ‘s attempts at calming a tantruming child or judging the appropriateness of a movie. In my head, I knew all the answers. I suppose this is human nature. You know … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 