I grew up knowing that “sharing is caring”. All through my school years, I let people borrow pens and books and other stuff that I never got back. If my older brother wanted a bite of my ice cream, I let him have one because mom said it was the nice thing to do (though I’m still salty I had to share … [Read more...]
Tips on Sharing Your Photos on Facebook
It seems like many parents, and even grandparents, are on Facebook these days. My dad has asked a few times about joining in. Most of us know it's a great way to share our special family moments and photos. I love seeing what everyone is up to. Auntie May in BC can keep up with how our kids are … [Read more...]
Is Poly a Choice?
There's been some debate recently, spurred by sex columnist Dan Savage, who identifies himself as monogamish, about polyamory being a choice. That you choose to act poly, not simply are poly. Savage had expressed his opinion that it was a choice, and was soundly thumped by members of the poly … [Read more...]
Eight children sleep where????
Recently someone asked me where my children sleep, and being the smart ass that I am my reply was "In their bed." The dirty look I got led me to assume that my comment wasn't really the answer they were looking for.Personally I thought it was sort of a rude question but since they asked and I've now … [Read more...]
Best Buddies Zoe & Beans
I'm not a fan of the cute, in general, as it all-too-often slips into cloying, but this pair of friends won me over. Zoe and Beans: Where is Binky Boo?by Chloe and Mick InkpenMacmillanISBN: 978 0 330 51839 0 Audience: ages 2 - 5 yrsZoe and Beans, her dog, are besties, and a cuter pair you'd be hard … [Read more...]
Sharing is Hard
... but these two new books for toddlers might help. Maybe. I mean, these are toddlers we're talking about, after all! Share! by Anthea SimmonsAndersen Press978 1 84939 295 2Audience: 2 - 4 yearsIn this board book, a preschool is slightly disgruntled about the results of enforced sharing. Some of … [Read more...]
Catchy Summer Tunes
My seven year old has been coming home from playdates and camp days, telling me about some cool new thing he wants/needs/must have. Yes, we've just entered this phase. I don't buy my kids a lot of stuff, just out of nowhere, and I rarely take them into toystores, because there just aren't enough … [Read more...]
My generous girl
As I posted here, Fiona & Sophie are arguing more often. Sometimes I even hear the phrase "I don't like Sophie/Fiona anymore.", so sad.The girls often fight over objects: toys or often, shoes or clothing. When this happens I try to help them negotiate a way to share, but that doesn't … [Read more...]
A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
When was the last time you heard that saying? Chances are it was from your grandparents. Turns out our parents' generation did a lousy job at saving, and our generation's not doing any better. That's one of the reasons that the economy's in such a mess. (You don't need to know me well to figure out … [Read more...]