Toys that have stood the test of time
I have four children, so a great volume of toys have come into my life over the years. I was hunting through some old ones …Read More
Category Archives: Parenting & Family
Making the most of two-hour delays
I woke this morning to snow, and to a message that the local schools would be delayed for two hours. It is yet another reminder …Read More
YouTube mornings
Kids are different. My second and third appreciate sleep. They go to bed easy and like to stay asleep until they have to get up. …Read More
On having four
My youngest child turns four next week. He will have his first real birthday party! He has grown up in so many ways since his …Read More
The energy equation
I knew, going in, that Saturday could be a rough day. I had been in Seattle on Thursday and Friday, leaving on a Southwest itinerary (through …Read More
Report on 2018 Mommy Day #4
Yes, it's only 1 p.m. as I write this, but big days out with 3-year-olds are sometimes short. Anyway, I've been doing one-on-one days with …Read More
Report on 2018 Mommy Day #3
For the past few summers, I've been doing one-on-one days with each of my kids. A few weeks ago, I hit the American Girl Place …Read More
Report on 2018 Mommy Day #2
I am slowly making my way through my 2018 summer fun list. Last week I did my one-on-one day with my 6-year-old daughter, making a …Read More
Report on 2018 Mommy Day #1
When you have four kids, spending one-on-one time with each of them can be challenging. That's why this summer — just like the past two …Read More
Spending one-on-one time with the kids
People, in general, are a good use of time. For Off the Clock (my next book -- out May 29!) I asked 900 busy people to …Read More
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