15 things I want my kids to know before they’re adults
There are some major values and skills I hope to instill in my kids before they hit their adult years.… Read More »
Kids don’t require vacations
While summer break means trips for some families, for others it’s just three months at home.… Read More »
‘You’re Grounded’ Points List
My son has his work cut out for him to get his Xbox back. But I think this list will make us both happy.… Read More »
Something to think about…
Feeling hurt can lead to all sorts of negative behaviors. What if we treated the hurt instead of the behavior?… Read More »
5 tips for beating summer boredom
The kids are going to be out of school for 3 whole months… How will you survive????… Read More »
The Bully
In response to a news article on a Santa Rosa mom who is accused of retaliating against her daughter’s bully, I am reposting this story of my own experience with a bully who was terrorizing my son. … Read More »
10 cheap activities for summertime
To keep you from going crazy or broke this summer, here’s a list of cheap activities your family can enjoy until school gets back in session.… Read More »
Being a mom on Mother’s Day, and every day
For me, Mother’s Day is not about what the kids got me or how delicious breakfast is. Mother’s Day is just a Sunday when the kids might take extra efforts to be nice to me (and to each other), and when the pride in their faces means a million times more to me than the gift they’ve just handed me.… Read More »
Sonoma County Easter Egg Hunts 2014
Where to find the Easter Bunny, search for eggs, and celebrate Easter around Sonoma County.… Read More »
Is sailing around the world with toddlers ‘reckless parenting?’
The fact that Eric and Charlotte Kaufman, parents of Lyra and her 3-year-old sister Cora, were sailing around the world with such young children is causing a passionate debate among families across the nation. … Read More »