My 6 year old still occasionally wets the bed.  He's such a deep sleeper (and sleepwalker, at times) that he doesn't wake up until after the damage has been done. There is a waterproof mattress pad on his bed. I make him pee before bedtime every night. He's usually not allowed to drink … [Read more...]

Nighttime Routine: Party; PoopedGetting kids to bed on a routine weekday night can be tough enough, but when it comes to weekend or holiday bedtimes, schedules can sometimes get really loose, particularly when Mom and Dad decide to have a grown up play date (otherwise known as a party).I remember … [Read more...]

Not so supermom is Not so happy!!We sent our son to camp for 8 weeks. Initially we received a letter each week i.e one a week for the first three weeks. We were thrilled!!Then...nada!!Just a phone call that he broke his retainer AGAIN. i.e for the for second time in 5 weeks.I swear I write pretty … [Read more...]

Now that my boys are a bit older (ages 8, 6 and 5), I'm relieved that I don't find it necessary to administer the nighttime baths as frequently.  I allow all three of them shower.  Separately.  Don't get me wrong - my little 5 year old isn't an expert scrubber (or shampoo-er) by … [Read more...]

Each night, while I'm tucking in bed each one of my three children (and yes, I still tuck my 8-1/2 year old son into bed each and every night and will continue to do so until he leaves for college or starts protesting - whichever comes first, I suppose), I always make sure to ask, "What was your … [Read more...]