For parents who want to worry less and play more!
Much to my surprise and complete delight, it appears I have a daughter that likes anything that creeps and crawls and has many, many legs. If ever there was a doubt of her suffering any form of nature deficit from growing up in our wonderful urban environment it’s gone.
This past Memorial Day weekend we […]
Posted on May 30th, 2006 by Sam
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It seems the controversy continues. For months I’ve been writing about finding better balance between my hopes and dreams for my children and the reality of how I live my life. The “worry less, play more” attitude if you will. Being a person who creates media for very young children, I’m well aware of the […]
Posted on May 24th, 2006 by Sam
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How many of you out there are perfect moms? Come on, anyone? There have to be at least a few. I know at times I have felt that holier than thou feeling of being just one step ahead of my peers in the parenting game. After all, I’ve read everything from Spock to Sears and […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2006 by Sam
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I love this blog. The writers are smart and interesting. For any of you who have been following the debate about young children and TV you should read this. “BabyFirst TV: Entertaining Babies So You Don’t Have To.”
Posted on May 17th, 2006 by Sam
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I am not moralistic about being overweight. As someone who grew up big and works hard at maintaining a size 16 (until recently my children thought I disliked ice cream, that’s how seldom I eat it), I look at weight as a practical matter. Being judged hurts and challenges, but it doesn’t make a person any […]
Posted on May 16th, 2006 by MomStar
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Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. It’s funny, I’m not sure if I just set my expectations low this year or if I’m just worn out but the highlight of my day was sleeping in until 8:30 and having my family fix me breakfast in bed. In the past, my husband has always planned […]
Posted on May 15th, 2006 by Sam
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