Archive for April, 2010
The "H" Word – by Robin
April 30th, 2010
What is it about hormones that have the power to dictate how you feel? Who granted them that right?! I never gave much credance to hormones. Did mine feel neglected all these years, and now they're making themself known much to my chagrin? I've always know they're there. I've always ...
ROBIN’S SHOW RECOMMENDATION: THE KID
April 30th, 2010
(Photo credit: Serge Nivelle)The Kid is based on the true story of what happens when sex columnist Dan Savage and his boyfriend decide to start a family. Created by Andy Monroe (music), Michael Zam (book) and Jack Lechner (lyrics), it was the winner of the 2009 BMI Foundation Jerry Bock ...
The Long Wave Goodbye – by Cyma
April 29th, 2010
Today, I waved to my daughter riding away on the bus. The silly kind of wave – two arms, as if flagging down a passing ship. We both continued waving until the bus was out of sight. Walking back to my house, I had a lump in my ...
Like Riding a Bicycle – by Cara
April 28th, 2010
My 6 1/2 year old son learned how to ride a bicycle without training wheels for the first time this past week! I must give all of the credit to my “husband” who worked with my son almost every nice day after school. I was unable to physically participate due ...
The Big Year – by Laura
April 27th, 2010
We did it. We made it our first year with twins. Only 362 days and 2,933 miles ago we finally became parents at the age of 44. Somewhere in that year I might have gotten some sleep, fallen more in love with my husband, and learned a thing or two ...
Don’t Leave Me This Way – by Jamie
April 26th, 2010
My daughter, Jayda, has been a day care kid ever since she was three-and-a-half months old. She loves school, and some days I even have a difficult time getting her to leave the center after eight hours to come home with me. She also takes a dance class whereby I ...
Hare Today, Here Tomorrow – by Liimu
April 25th, 2010
It is such a beautiful and sunny day and I’m so grateful to have the life that I have today, especially when I think about how far I’ve come. Sometimes, though, I have to be conscious of where I’m going, and how fast I’m trying to get there. Like ...
GUEST BLOG POST: Daddy Will Fix It: Facing Consequences – by Dr. Jenn Berman
April 24th, 2010
When you help your children understand at an early age that they are responsible for the choices they make as well as for the consequences of their actions, you promote a sense of mastery and self-confidence in them. One of the most difficult tasks for parents is allowing their kids ...
Discipline — by Robin
April 23rd, 2010
My husband and I got in to a spat this past week re: discipline.Seth wasn't doing good listening, and in a heated moment of weakness, Marc lost control and hit him. Not hard. But, with anger.Both Seth and I were in shock. And, Seth cried. More, I ...
Kid-Friendly Travel — by Cyma
April 22nd, 2010
Vacation week. It’s taken me a while to catch on, but I’m now getting more and more clever.Psssst. Get closer. I’ll let you in on my secret: IT’S MUCH EASIER TO TAKE CHILDREN OVERSEAS THAN IT IS TO TRAVEL WITHIN THIS COUNTRY.Now, I know you’re laughing, or probably scrunching up ...
