Jeer madness
We don’t call people names. Everyone knows that. It’s a big rule with parents, and an even bigger rules in the schools, which are currently primarily occupied with bullying kids into … not… Read More
We don’t call people names. Everyone knows that. It’s a big rule with parents, and an even bigger rules in the schools, which are currently primarily occupied with bullying kids into … not… Read More
Why do little boys want to play superheroes? “Cars,” Lightning McQueen, Thomas, Percy, I actually got that, even though I’m a girl. “I want a train with a happy face! I want a… Read More
Someone once remarked to me that most traditional lullabies were awful and mean-spirited on the part of the parents, and went something like this: “Go to bed, you little creep! Mom and Daddy… Read More
This morning, without even getting permission, I found myself spot-cleaning my husband’s sweater. While he was wearing it. Hey, it had a splotch on it, possibly from a small child’s orifice. What can… Read More
There’s something so horribly desperate about first-time parents, especially with a baby who hasn’t started walking yet: “See the blue triangle! Look! Look! A green square! Where’s the letter T? Where’s the T?… Read More
Preschool teachers are very familiar with the tough drop-off. Kids screaming, crying, looking for Mommy. But, even at 18 months, that’s never been my kid. Sure, he might miss Mommy, but he’s smart.… Read More
Parents eat like hunted animals. Right when the way you behave at the table is most important because you have these charming little simian creatures trying desperately to learn every habit and nuance… Read More
My horribly messy kids love to throw crap. And they also love to clean crap up. Not necessarily the stuff they just slathered all over the house, but it’s a start. The frustrating… Read More
I love dogs. I love people who love dogs. I love dogs who love people. But I don’t love people who assume that everyone else should just know that their dog is “friendly.”… Read More
Do strangers gleefully tell you that you look like you have your hands full? Many times a day? Those commentators tend to be sympathetic, often an elderly couple that did time with a… Read More
