There are some things that my children do that bother me more than others, like when my daughter doesn’t put away the clothes I’ve painstakingly folded, or when my son brings each and every toy he owns into my bedroom but is then “too tired” to clean them up afterward. As annoying as these things …
Category Archives: Advice Chapters
Update: In Defense of My Children
I want to thank all of you who reached out to me via email, Twitter, Facebook, and this blog with your words of advice in response to my previous post—I was humbled by the response. The overwhelming consensus was that something needed to be done—something I knew and yet wasn’t certain of how to proceed. …
In Defense of My Children
Most people would probably agree that I am not a confrontational person. In fact, I will do just about anything to avoid conflict. Even when it involves my children’s well-being, I am not quick to attack. Instead, I gather all the details, spending endless hours running through all possible scenarios until I have either decided …
A Mother’s Rant Against the TV
As a mother, the list of tasks I have to do often appears endless. Although some I don’t mind doing—helping with homework, cooking dinner, vacuuming—I actually consider many to be less than appealing. Now that my children are older, you won’t find me longing for the days of dodging projectile vomit, cleaning up a baby …
The Bribe
I learned an important lesson this week. It’s one that many parents have already learned—possibly the hard way—as I did. I did something that should have been prevented by common sense, but unfortunately it was nowhere to be found. I BRIBED MY CHILD. Specifically, my son. Yes, I am guilty of the age-old parenting sin …
My SITs Feature Day—Welcome!
If this is your first time to my blog, then welcome! I’ve been hoping for this day since I first read about SITs in the New York Times almost a year ago. To have my blog be featured on their site is a huge honor, and it makes me feel like a true blogger. Now, …
a Book for My Daughter 