You know how there are so many, SO MANY, novels out there that make you cry and think about terrible things and yet you can't put them down because the writing is so beautiful or the story is so amazing or, conversely, the writing is so awful that you can't believe someone … [Read more...]
The Parents’ Phrase Book
It's been a while since I read a parenting book. I mean, come on. I'm a pro at this now, right? When we have our babies, we stock up on the guides and the girlfriends' advice and the blogs and the calendars. We look out for the developmental milestones and we compare … [Read more...]
Debate Counter-Programming
Brady had a temper tantrum during The Amazing World of Gumball before dinner, so he was banned from TV the rest of the night. Instead of all the boys lounging around the TV this evening, then, they all went upstairs to do...whatever they did. I stayed behind and, all OCD-like, … [Read more...]
Traveling With Toddlers
Thanks to Google Drive, I am going through the archives of stuff I wrote a long time ago and cleaning out files I don't need. If I come across something I really like, I've been publishing it here or on Agoura Hills Mom. This one is especially relevant because I am getting … [Read more...]
Real Science
Observation: Kyle had intense night terrors every night for a week. What's different? He's been playing Super Mario Brothers Galaxy during every spare moment, if allowed. He gets very frustrated when he can't beat a level, to the point of tears and screaming. Theory: … [Read more...]
