Category Archives: Parenting

The Revolution

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

At the end of the school year, all the 5th graders choose a Revolutionary War figure to study and then do a presentation on their choice for parents and family. It’s a really big deal for the kids and the … Continue reading →

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Gifted

Posted on December 7, 2013 by

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Art

Posted on October 24, 2013 by

It’s art season in our house. The kids have all kinds of projects that require paint, paste, poster boards, and panicked trips to the store. Frankly, I both love and hate this time of year. I love any excuse to … Continue reading →

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Connected

Posted on October 8, 2013 by

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Practice, Practice, Practice

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

My family and I came very late to the American Idol party, but last year we started watching it as a family activity. We had an informal betting pool, and my middle child picked Phillip Phillips and won a vegetarian … Continue reading →

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Mom, Let Go

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

  I’m a nurturer both by nature and by rigorous training. “Watch out!” “You’ll get cold. Take a sweater.” “Be careful!” “Let me do that for you.” My mother was an only child and we spent a lot of time … Continue reading →

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Undercover

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

I’ve always loved reading to my children. Snuggling down in a chair with a good picture book, like Where the Wild Things Are, was hands down my favorite part of the day when my children were young. Disappearing into a big, … Continue reading →

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