Posted from finslippy 3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Family Journals
Today on the way home from the playground we ran into Brian, aka Looky Daddy, and his clan. Henry had his t-shirt hiked up so that the headhole was circling his face. He asked Sharon, aka Mrs. Looky Daddy (I think she's going to pummel me for calling her that, but oh well) if he looked cool, and she... (original story)
Posted from Parent Hacks 3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Parenting Tips
This, from one of my best and oldest friends, Judie (always a thrill when I discover a friend reads Parent Hacks): I usually use Blue Ice, which is an ice substitute that can be frozen over and over again and...
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Posted from droolicious 3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
We had Lace and Trace games at my Montessori preschool. Montessori is a method of teaching that supports learning through individual exploration instead of classes led by a teacher. Your child can experience the Montessori method even if she doesn't attend a Montessori school by giving he... (original story)
Posted from Cool Mom Picks 3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
I'm always on the lookout for ways to teach my four-year-old about conservation other than asking her to turn off the lights 400 times a day (followed by my long boring speech about saving the earth). (original story)
Posted from Cool Mom Picks 3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
I will say I think the anti-germ stuff has gotten a leeeeettle out of control for moms. Germs aren't all bad, you know! But then I think, hm, you know where I might want a germ-resistant fabric? A changing pad cover. (original story)
Posted from Cool Mom Picks 3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
There is no shame in cooking with baking mixes or prepared foods, although I have a pretty stringent list of criteria for them to make it into my shopping cart. I am delighted to discover that the Monkey Bread mixes from Lollipop Tree pass with flying colors. (original story)
Posted from The Mommy Blog 3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Family Journals
I’ve just been up to my patootie in school, home, and crazy person related affairs. The kids go back Monday, and I’m actually a little sad about it (I must have remembered to take my meds today). This is the first year they will all be in class for the same time span, and that I can a... (original story)
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3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
Boston Herald columnist Margery Eagan thoroughly depressed me the other day when she wrote a column about a new “happiness” study which said that while women get older and marginalized by society, men get happier. read more (original story)
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3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
Good news for women who are looking for part-time MBA programs while they’re raising their kids, reports the Wall Street Journal’s Sue Shellenbarger. Some MBA programs which don’t require full-time hours are cropping up around the country and, as a result, more women are earning advanced degre... (original story)
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3 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
A U.S. News and World Report blogger wrote that women who pursue difficult vocations – like political office or being an Olympic-caliber athlete – while simultaneously raising young children often receive, shall we say, unkind feedback. read more (original story)
Posted from sweet juniper! 4 days ago
Parental Guidance : Family Journals
Today is our fifth anniversary; I spent all week and a trip to Hollander's under the delusion that the fifth was the paper anniversary. I discovered it was "wooden" too late to get any whittlin' done. But miraculously I am all showered, with aftershave and cologne. And in spite of a recent bout of A... (original story)
Posted from Parent Hacks 4 days ago
Parental Guidance : Parenting Tips
There's still time and heat for the kiddie pool! Jenna's good-sense hack: So, for all those late summer afternoons when the thrill of the kiddie pool itself has worn off…we just figured out that bath toys, especially the ones that...
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Posted from Parent Hacks 4 days ago
Parental Guidance : Parenting Tips
Hello, dear Parenthackers! It has been a long time since we checked in. I hope that you and your families are enjoying the end of summer, bittersweet as it is. Many of you are already deep in back-to-school, and many...
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Posted from droolicious 4 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
Not ready for the sweaters, scarves and jackets out in stores? Perhaps a cup of tea would be more appealing. Or hot chocolate. Or any drink that would give you an excuse to use a Shinzi Katoh Teatime mug and dish set. The snack dish nestles on top of the mug, which has no purpose but looks cut... (original story)
Posted from droolicious 4 days ago
Parental Guidance : Trendy Mommy
When my child was an infant, I’d buy onesie in packs of five. As a new parent, you tend to go thru onesies like moist wipes. These infant must-haves get all sorts of fluids on them rederning them very much soiled (spit up, food, poop, and pee). The idea of getting an infant a $100 onesie just seem... (original story)