Category Archives: raising children

Outdoor must do’s for your child.

Posted on June 15, 2013 by

Canoe down a river squeaked in at #50; it’s my husband’s favorite. I like #6, #24, and #42. Take a look here and create a summer bucket list. Blog inspired by: Little Eco Footprints

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I Wouldn’t Eat Cereal out of that Bowl.

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

My dog poops a lot. Dr. OZ would say she’s very healthy. Our backyard (and front yard and side yard) are full of evidence. When I walk my dog, I always pick up the evidence. But in my backyard? I … Continue reading →

Posted in #pets, dogs, human nature, Humor, husbands and wives, mommy habits, parenting, raising children | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Pee Outside if you Really Really Have to.

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

When my daughters were growing up, the rule was:  “If you go out, stay out!” I had my own selfish reasons for not wanting to get them all bundled up only to hear them trying to break through the locked front … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Humor, no child left inside, outdoors, parenting style, raising children, snowman, winter activities, words of wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

And the Fury | Misadventures of a Modern Mommy

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

And the Fury | Misadventures of a Modern Mommy.

Posted in children, kindergarten, perspective, raising children, random acts of kindness, relationships, Teaching, teaching children | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Please Dont Help My Kids – Alameda, CA Patch

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“Children need to be challenged and pushed, not to the point where they give up but to the point where they think, “Wow, look at me go!” – Robert John Meehan Please Dont Help My Kids – Alameda, CA Patch. … Continue reading →

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Free K-Cups to Lucky Applicant.

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Middle-aged mom is looking for a local 20-something girl to spoil. The lucky applicant will have access to daily doses of k cups, free internet access, and leftovers in ready-to-go Tupperware containers. Said applicant must be willing to call me (or at least … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Daughters, family, Humor, mommy habits, parenting, raising children, relationships, teaching independence | 2 Comments

Reading. Writing. Socializing.

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

Katie says ”…I accept every child where they are. I do not spend a moment blaming their home life, their preschool teacher, their environment, etc…. There is no sense in blaming or wishing they were any different. That just wastes time … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, back to school, children, classroom design, Education, inspiration, kindergarten, Leadership, parenting, parenting style, raising children, Teaching, teaching children, teaching independence, words of wisdom | Leave a comment

50 Rules for Dads of Daughters

Posted on September 21, 2012 by

Rule #1 “Love her mom. Treat her mother with respect, honor, and a big heaping spoonful of public displays of affection. When she grows up, the odds are good she’ll fall in love with and marry someone who treats her … Continue reading →

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You want me to Share? Yeah, I don’t do that.

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

We  already know that parents tend to be hypocritical when it comes to rules. Try not to hold it against them as most of their actions are born from a crippling fear that they’ll raise an embarrassment. Click here for the … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, behavior, children, equality, fairness, Humor, judgement, manners, mommy habits, parenting, parenting style, raising children, sharing | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Don’t mix the Play-Doh

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

I was a perfect mom. Until I had kids of my own. Then I became a ‘good-enough, doing the best I can’ kinda mom.  Except that wasn’t really true.  I never settled for good-enough.  It’s a sickness, really. Although I … Continue reading →

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