Nov92010

Are you a wimpy parent?

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Recently, my local newspaper published a list of questions posed by the ever-popular Dr. Ramey Ph.D. of Dayton Children’s Medical Center.

Needless to say, I got a good chuckle from them.

So I’ve listed them here for you. With my answers.

Honest to goodness: …Continue Reading…

Sep72010

Two articles worth reading…

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For once, I actually agree with not only one- but TWO articles from TIME!

If you have a minute, check them out.

If I had a penny, for every time someone asked me with concern when I was having another child…

Only-Child Myths Persist

And the spanking issue. Most of my readers understand where I stand on this issue, and I think this article is Right. On. Point.

The Long Term Effects of Spanking

I’d love to hear your thoughts about them!

Aug52010

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Actually, this post should have been titled

“One of my favorite places”.

Because that’s just what it is!

I remember visiting there as a child on field trips, amazed with the entry way.

The architecture. …Continue Reading…

May202010

Skulls and Big Foot

As most of you know, M is one strange kiddo.

She likes to collect skulls.

She calls them Mr. and Mrs. Bones.

She’s fully aware that she has a skull.

Which at 4, she thinks is the coolest thing ever. …Continue Reading…

Feb122010

Dear parents: you’re making me look bad.

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So I’m going to take a time-out from my Blissdom recaps to bring you my soap-box complaint.

Dear over-achieving preschool parents,

YOU ARE MAKING ME LOOK BAD.

Why?

Every morning you look so put together. I mean, it looks like you’ve showered. And nine times out …Continue Reading…