Tag Archives: Parenting
Best of Both Worlds podcast: New routines, whining, and preschool vs. daycare
Happy October everyone! This week's episode of Best of Both Worlds is something of a hodge podge. First, we cover our new school year routines. In …Read More
Weekend: Rainy long-runs, horse shows, family photos, and more
It was a fairly dreary weekend, weather-wise around here, though obviously not nearly as bad as in some other places. Seeing all the inland flooding …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Getting kids to notice and contribute with Sam Kelly
In any household, there's a lot of work to be done. People can divvy up tasks, but who notices which tasks need doing? In this episode …Read More
Weekend: Seizing the last bits of summer (+ sonnet)
This was a slightly more chill weekend, at least as these things go. There is nothing minimalist or simple about a life with five active …Read More
Weekend: Long run, apples, mixed feelings
On paper (and in the photos!) this weekend looks like a lot of fun early fall festivities. My husband and I went to Longwood Gardens …Read More
Friday post: Content round-up, movie review
Thanks for all your suggestions on the evening post. I think my 9-year-old might like listening to things (or doing puzzle books...another option). He likes …Read More
Thoughts on the new school year schedule: Evenings
The start of the new school year always brings schedule changes. This can be frustrating, or it can be an opportunity. Yesterday I wrote about how …Read More
First thoughts on the new school year morning schedule
September always brings new rhythms. If you’ve got school-aged kids, it’s inevitable that someone will be at a new school, someone’s bus will come at …Read More
Best of Both Worlds podcast: Would you rather…?
If you have school-aged kids, you may have heard or played a game of “Would you rather?” In its purest form, you have to choose …Read More