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Twins anyone?

Having twins really does put you in unique company. Not quite as special as perhaps it once was–mainly due to more miraculous treatments for infertility like IVF (which is how our twins were conceived) as well as many women having children at a later age–where there is far more likelihood of having multiple births.
Being […]

Politics and your child…

Wanted to pass along a really interesting article that was published in last Sunday’s New York Times (yes, I’m just getting to read the paper and its Saturday.) It’s called, “Children, The Littlest Politicians.” It suggests that the gender of our children is starting to play a large role in how we lean–politically. Having […]

The Coolest Toys for Your Tot

As many of you know, I’m devoted to this blog. I love the conversation that I have with other parents–especially moms who are looking for a more balanced approach to parenting and education. When I have breaks in my posting (like the last 10 days) it’s usually due to something relating to the new business […]

Announcement and Curious George?

Hello all visitors, commenters and posters!
Since we are just a few months from hitting our 1 year anniversary for PlayIsTheWork.com i thought i would share some interesting news and information about updates. This has a been a great year so far and we continue to be in awe of the amount of […]

Judith Warner, NYT Post

I thought this post by Judith Warner on the blog she writes for the New York Times was particularly timely and a great read. She got over 40 responses all of varying opinions and weights. The post is called, “Stealing Childhood“–a provocative title for a challenging subject. It made me think a lot about what […]

What I find Amazing…

My children consistently amaze me with their curious nature. While I was talking to a friend of mine about my son’s play date with her daughter she told me the most endearing thing. On their way back from their date at a local pool it was raining “turtles and fish” which stimulated him to ask […]