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Gender Stereotypes and the Case of the Really Cool Tool Kit
So yesterday, my daughter and I hit Target, as we often do on my days off. We were in search for the perfect birthday gift for her cousin, a toddler boy.
“So what would he like?” I asked as we rolled through the aisles.
“Tools,” she replied matter-of-factly. As if to say, ‘like, duh, Mom. Everyone knows [...]
When Tragedy Strikes: Tips for Parents on How to Discuss Difficult News with Your Kids
It seems that nearly every week lately we hear some sort of tragic news: whether it’s a far-away earthquake or terrorist attack, or a friend or family member falling ill, bad news is difficult to digest. But what about our children? As parents, how are we supposed to help our kids cope with tragedy?
I am [...]
Spotlight on a Cool Product Created by a Nice Guy: Readeez!
I don’t often do product reviews on this blog. But every now and then I come across something that’s so great I like to share it with our readers. I’ve blogged about the wonders of Boogie Wipes. Well here’s another product I’d like to mention that I love: Readeez.
What’s Readeez? Well, it’s a lot of [...]
Maybe I’ve Always Been a ‘Kid Person’ After All
My daughter hugged me before I left for work today. My nephew hugged me too.
As I drove to the office, I thought about this: It wasn’t that long ago, before my daughter was born and before I was married, that I didn’t really consider myself to be a ‘kid person.’
I grew up as an only [...]
In Search of the Modern-Day Role Model
When I was 22 years old, I moved to New York. I wanted to be a writer, and after earning a degree in journalism, I did what I thought most big-time writers did: I lived in the Big Apple and struggled to survive on hardly any income. I spent my entire first year there riding to [...]
Start a New Holiday Tradition with Your Family
The holidays are a time for traditions—ones you experienced while growing up and are now passing on to your kids, and now maybe some new ones your family are discovering together. If you are looking for a new tradition to share with your family this year, here are some ideas to get you started:
Go Caroling [...]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Grandchildren and Tips for Grandparents
Looking for a gift idea for your grandchild (or for that matter, a niece, nephew, or Godchild)? How about something unique? Here are some ideas and tips to take the stress out of giving gifts to granddaughters and grandsons this holiday season:
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