Each of us has a dominant sense that gets used more than all the others. Be it touch, sight, taste, smell, or hearing—it is a part of our personality, affecting how we interact with the world. So it makes sense that a person’s dominant sense will factor in to how they parent, says Priscilla … [Read more...]
When Our Parenting Expectations Meet The Reality Of Parenting
I’m not a parent but like many other people, I already have an idea of how I’ll be as a mom. I’ll raise my children to be polite and courteous and they will eat their fruits and vegetables without any fuss. I’ll read to them every night (my kids will love Harry Potter, no questions asked) and as … [Read more...]
Criminal Parenting: Are We Getting Too Tough On Moms And Dads?
Judging other parents on their parenting choices is a trap that most of us have fallen into at one point or another. Whether it is one mom’s choice to turn to formula in the face of breastfeeding difficulties, or a parent’s choice to co-sleep, the anonymity of the internet has made it too easy for … [Read more...]
glue sniffing and stealing hubcaps
My kids like to watch movies from when they were little So last week the 3 of us watched some really old ones. It was fun and shocking and tender and embarrassing. It was weird to see us as again as a family of four. It was tender to see some married moments that were good. It was embarrassing … [Read more...]
words for wednesday(yes, it is thursday)-pennies for your thougths, quarters for your behavior
" I will give you more quarters if you are good. Loonies if you are really good." Overheard at the grocery store - mom to her little son. yikes. … [Read more...]