My second grader started "STAR" testing today, with the usual fanfare of an 8-year-old boy. "How did it go?" I asked. "I don't know," he mumbled. "Was it like regular school?" "I guess. Can I have a snack?" His teacher started having the kids do practice tests … [Read more...]
Resources For Parents From Las Virgenes Unified Superintendent
Parents, As the horrible tragedy continues to unfold in Connecticut I wanted to provide resources and support to you. As our children are hearing about this tragedy, several questions may arise for you at home. As parents you not only have to deal with their questions … [Read more...]
A Month of Reading – Day 6, Subjective
This is the sixth post in “A Month of Reading“ I continued reading "Nightfall" last night because I was in a snit. My 7-year-old son Kyle had a project due today. He's had the assignment for 3 weeks. My husband, Stewart agreed to help him with it. I went out to two parties … [Read more...]
A Month of Reading – Day 5, Stolen
This is the fifth post in “A Month of Reading“ Today I read in stolen moments. I had a deadline for my weekly advice column at Mom.Me (Here is the latest post, about breastfeeding and going back to work after your baby is born and guilt. It's a comedy!), and a last … [Read more...]
That Missing Feeling
Kyle snapped this pic of me at the beach at Bradley Point in West Haven Today I discovered that Brandi Carlile has a new album. Her music is alternately exhilarating and devastating, and it's the latter quality that makes me hesitate to download it. To listen to it, even. I … [Read more...]