Girls Play Football Too: Gender Roles On The Playground
“Did she tell you she hit her head?” my husband asked. “Yes,” I said. I went on to explain that my daughter fell and bumped her head when one of the boys pushed her while playing tag. “I just don’t like her playing with the boys. They are too rough and probably annoyed that she’s … Continue reading
Should You Worry If Your Kid Is Too Confident?
My daughter and I went ice skating last week. After a few shaky times around the rink, she got into a zone and didn’t want me anywhere near her. “I got it mommy, I got it,” she said. I’m pretty used to that by now, so obliged and stayed a few feet behind her. Once … Continue reading
Sometimes You Just Have To Hide
I was sitting on the edge of the bed about to take a shower when I heard, “Where’s mom, MOOOOOOM!” I don’t know what came over me—maybe it was one too many games of Uno, Candyland or Old Maid—but I jumped up and hit underneath the bed. When Journey got to the top of the … Continue reading
Am I Selfish To Only Have One Child?
As I play my 10th game of Toy Story Uno, my mind is racing. In addition to being my daughter’s playmate, I’ve got a million other things to get done before the end of the day. But how do I explain this to my only lonely little girl? This was not the plan. I knew … Continue reading
The Day I Met The President
In honor of President Obama’s inauguration, I thought it would be cool to feature my six-year-old daughter as a guest blogger since she’s one of the few people I know that has actually shaken hands with him. Below she shares her story of what it felt like to meet the President of the United States. … Continue reading
Why Parenting Backwards Might Work For You
The first time I got pregnant, I had a miscarriage at ten weeks. While I was ecstatic when I got pregnant almost a year later, I was also scared to death that I could have another miscarriage. I kept thinking that if I could just get past the eleven-week milestone, everything would be okay and … Continue reading
Family Gift Guide: 8 Great Gifts To Bring Your Family Closer Together
As you finish up your holiday shopping, consider giving a gift that the family can enjoy. Any gift that gives you the opportunity to connect with your loved ones in a meaningful way and create lasting memories is priceless. 1. Kids Responsibility Board $48 This is a great way to practice responsibility and money management. … Continue reading
Green Gift Guide: 10 Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts for Kids
As you decorate your Christmas trees this holiday season, consider saving one by buying one of these eco-friendly toys: 1. Treasure Hunt Objects and Shapes Game (Begin Again Toys) $25 Give the treasure map to your pirate and let the hunt begin! Your little explorer will loved this game that features 5 game ideas that introduce … Continue reading
4 Things That I’m Thankful For
As the holiday season begins, I wanted to share a few things that I am thankful for: 1. The 2012 election cycle is over As a resident of Ohio, I was bombarded with political ads for almost a year. By the time it was all said and done, my daughter could tell you all of … Continue reading
Lost: Does Your Child Know What To Do?
Do you know who Paula Ebert is? She’s the overprotective mom in the funny Capri Sun commercial. It’s funny because if you are a parent, you totally understand Paula’s desire to protect her child at all costs, even at the risk of making a fool of herself. But for every parent, there is that gut wrenching … Continue reading
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