Podcast: “Parenting is a creative act”
This week Sarah and I welcomed Leanne Sowul to the podcast (that link on her name takes you to her home page; please sign up …Read More
Category Archives: Parenting & Family
Friday miscellany: When (the book), plus winter kid activities
Some ups and downs this week. The 3-year-old is moving into his big boy bed. He had been sleeping in a crib with the back …Read More
The art of winter back-up plans
I woke this morning to a 2-hour school delay. It's getting to be a Tuesday tradition around here! But other than some mild trepidation about …Read More
Merry Christmas! Here’s how we did on the 2017 holiday fun list
We tore through the presents by about 9 a.m. this morning, so it's been kind of a long Christmas day. At least there were new …Read More
Podcast: Gender stereotypes (especially in holiday toys)
My inbox teemed this weekend with Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday sales alerts. Since I have many small children, many of the emails advertised …Read More
Podcast: Marriage and resentment
Today's Best of Both Worlds episode covers the hot topic of marriage and resentment. A listener wrote in describing her family situation, which has some …Read More
Podcast: Sun’s up, what’s your morning routine?
Longtime readers know that I am somewhat obsessed with morning routines. To the extent that anyone who doesn't read this blog regularly might have ever …Read More
Podcast: Getting dinner on the table
Today's food themed Best of Both Worlds podcast is mostly about that common weeknight pain point: getting dinner on the table. Everyone is coming home …Read More
Lux Aeterna
This was All Souls Sunday, and the chamber choir I recently joined performed Faure's Requiem during the service. It was quite an experience -- quite …Read More
Podcast: Can life be fun during the toddler years?
My 2-year-old had a giant meltdown this morning. An absolutely epic tantrum. He is not allowed to watch the "pucky-nooter" in the morning (that's what …Read More