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Some Christmas truths: 1. It is impossible to feel scroogy or grinchy when listening to the crooning genius of Bing Crosby doing White Christmas. I was at the mall trying to tackle my list and I couldn’t help feeling put off that I have to buy presents for kids that lack for nothing and probably [...]
Well, its official. Its December and Christmas season is officially, undeniably here. Show of hands: Who is done all their shopping, baking, wrapping and decorating? [sounds of crickets chirping] Who has started? Oh? That many, eh? Darn, I need to get cracking… Well moving right along, December 1st is usually my official day to start, [...]
I started writing a Facebook post today and realized that it was too long for social media! It’s essentially about acceptance, positive thinking and saying ‘the hell with it’. A friend has been posting disgustingly cheerful and upbeat statuses lately and I’ve idly wondered how heavily she’s been drinking. Or, as she also lives in [...]
The holiday season is mere weeks away and our ambitions to fit into that cute sleeveless Little Black Dress gain strength. But who has time or energy to work out? Good news Moms: Turns out you already are. As a public service I just wanted to remind you of all of the exercising you’re already [...]
Dear Teacher, Please don’t coddle my child. When my daughter hands you an illegible assignment in horrible handwriting running along the margins, please make her redo. If my son composes one word answers, please make him rewrite in full sentences. If my dear daughter doesn’t read the instructions on a test and consequently messes up, [...]
Recently I was with some former and current teachers that were discussing receiving gifts from students at Christmas time. I always knew that teachers got gifts but I thought it was mostly elementary teachers and usually things like boxes of chocolates. You know “small” gifts to show appreciation. I was shocked to find gift giving [...]
Rather than being soothed by a lullaby, this baby loves gangsta rap! Check it out! [...]
I don’t like helicopter parenting, kids getting a medal just for participating, or college students having their parents call the professor for them when they are sad about their ‘B’. I even hate the ‘loser’ points that hockey teams get for losing in overtime. So I really take exception to all the mis-aimed praise we direct at our children.[...]
