A Scary Moment in Child Safety

October 17, 2011

I’m a real neurotic micromanager when it comes to my kids’ safety. My daughter’s friend jumped off the couch and broke her leg. I never let the kids stand on the couch now. I live on a busy street. My kids are scared to death to get close to it lest mom start screaming like […]

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Ever Wonder Where Carrots Come From?

October 12, 2011

It’s been a while since I participated in a wordless Wednesday. This one has been making the rounds on the net, but it was just too funny not to share. Happy Harvesting.   Tweet

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Encouraging Independence Really Pays Off

October 10, 2011

I’ve talked about encouraging independence and how children are motivated by the desire to please others in my positive discipline articles. I use techniques almost every day that help the kids feel independent, connected and capable. Now that I’m trying to recover from a seriously sprained hip, I’ve needed to lean on them more than […]

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The Big 40, Welcome to Middle Age

October 7, 2011

In the midst of getting into my new job then having my lovely accident, I completely forgot to even reflect upon, let alone fully absorb the fact that last month I officially entered middle age. Forgive me. Here, let me make it up to you: I remember a time when my dad turned 40 and […]

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I’m Dying Here

October 4, 2011

I’m not trying to kill myself. Really, I’m not. But my body seems to think I have other intentions. After spraining my hip last week on the slick preschool floor, I’ve been in a race against time to get better. I’m sitting on ice, popping my oxycodone, resting as much as physically possible with two […]

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Selective Attention, Strategic Ignoring

October 3, 2011

Being home and exceptionally limited in my mobility at the moment, I’ve noticed an increase in the kids making bids for attention. Some of it is good, such as really stepping in to help bring me things I need or carry something for me. Some of it is negative bids, acting out to either get […]

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I’m injured, and I Still Can’t Rest

October 1, 2011

I don’t do injured very well. In fact, I’m a miserable patient with no patience at all, especially when forced to take a load off at home. I was reminded of this little shortcoming in my flowery personality this week when I did this impressive double twist on the daycare linoleum floor that would have […]

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How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Lattes

September 29, 2011

With Fall officially here, there’s nothing holding me back from my full-on, unapologetic, completely out of control pumpkin spice latte obsession. Well, nothing except a lack of funds to purchase several every day. No matter, I have found a way around this little detail – my own pumpkin spice latte recipe. You see, last year […]

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