Category Archives: parenting

I Don’t Need a Sticker.

Posted on August 24, 2014 by

It’s nothing new; it’s good old-fashioned common sense. “Mindset is a simple idea discovered by world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck in decades of research on achievement and success—a simple idea that makes all the difference.” The book is an … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Risk Taking…Even on the Playground.

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

If you fall down, get back up. If you scrape your knee, get a Band-Aid.    Or don’t. Now go play like we used to do.

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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 →

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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   Related articles Please Don’t Help My Kids – … Continue reading →

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Perspective 101

Posted on December 2, 2012 by
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Going up the wrong way.

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

“I used to be against slide climbing.” The Golden Gleam: Benefits of Climbing Slides {Outdoor Play Party}. P.S.  I also believe in jumping off swings and hanging upside down on monkey bars. The kids may break a few bones, but they’d heal.  … 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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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