06/11
2013
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My Little Ponies and Learning About Money
RealGirl is just shy of 4 years old. She’s good at taking direction, she’s capable of doing plenty of things on her own, and she wants more My Little Ponies. Thus, I thought this was the perfect time to introduce her to the concept of doing chores, getting an allowance, and saving for things you want. She needed to…
06/07
2013
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Toddler* Party Ideas
RealGirl’s fourth birthday is coming. It seems that this is the birthday kids start celebrating with their friends and not their families. *sniffle* Already? I thought I had at least until she was 8.
I need toddler* party ideas.
I want a party that is:
Fun
Easy
Affordable
Physical
Not at my house
I don’t want a…
06/05
2013
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Public Shaming and Bullying Mixed Messages
It seems like there are articles and news stories every day about some horrible parent who has publicly shamed their kid. Sometimes the shaming seems reasonable and harmless, other times it is outrageous and potentially traumatizing. Regardless, even perceived public shaming often elicits extreme and immediate backlash and is commonly considered a form of bullying. And public opinion about it…
06/04
2013
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Sleep Training Tips for Babies of All Ages
RealBoy has been waking up crying in the middle of the night. I don’t know why—he’s never wet, or cold, or missing his binky—but it’s becoming an unnecessary habit. I’m really tired now, so I’ve been getting lazy and bringing him back to bed with RealDad and me. Which was nice at first. Now, however, he only wants to…
05/29
2013
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You Can Cook For Your Family. No Really, You Can
RealDad sent me an article recently that I could’ve written myself: You’ll Gladly Die for Your Children; Why Won’t You Cook for Them? I can’t stop thinking about it.
This article summarized much of what I think about cooking for my family and about the American views of food and cooking. It brings up some superior points and basically answers its…
05/22
2013
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Dear Grandparents: Stop Being So Fun
Dear Grandparents,
First, I want to thank you for your extreme enthusiasm about and love of your grandchildren. They’re lucky little beasts, having you to spoil, adore, and snuggle them every time you see them. They’re lucky to have you in their lives to lavish them with praise and love and to take them on fun adventures and give them…
05/21
2013
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