Fingerprints
I’m a clean freak. It’s not that I mind dirt—I just mind it in my house. Before I had kids, I polished doorknobs, scrubbed grout with a toothbrush, and cleaned the inside of my oven with an S.O.S. pad. My … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
10 Ways to Be a Fun Parent
I know, I know. You’re thinking If it were easy to be a fun parent, we’d all do it. True. But what’s not to love about something that’s fun and totally free? As those summer days start to drag, these boredom busters … Continue reading →
On Really Seeing Children – Part 2.
So, after reading yesterday’s post, I wonder if you’ve figured out what type of adult you might be to the children in your life? Are you the type that avoids interaction with children, or the type that really sees them? … Continue reading →
On Really Seeing Children – Part 1
As a child I remember knowing clearly that there were two types of adults. There were those who tolerated my presence, put up with my questions and generally acted as though they’d be perfectly happy if I didn’t require anything … Continue reading →
Can You Feel It?
My husband taught our granddaughter to feel the wind when she was only six months old. Now that she is almost two, we no longer have to tell her to do it. When she knows the wind is blowing, she … Continue reading →
Not a Happy Father’s Day?
Yesterday was Father’s Day, but it wasn’t a happy day for everyone. Some spent the day wishing they still had their dad with them. Others have distanced themselves from their father for their own emotional well-being. Few things are as … Continue reading →