My dad is a spitting image of Tim Allen - Tim Allen from Tool Time, how’s that for dating myself? Was the name of the show Tool Time or was that just the show on the show? Either way, my dad is that character, although I’m not sure he would look as much like him if their personalities didn't seem so spot on. When I asked my dad if he knew what celebrity I thought he … [Read more...] about Practical Life Lessons I Learned From My Dad
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Selling Your Kids On Story Time: Practical Tips For Raising Readers
“It’s tough for kids to say goodbye to the excitement of the day, so falling asleep can be so much sweeter with a parent at their side, reading their favorite bedtime story.” - Dr. Barry Zuckerman, Chief of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center and Co-Founder of Reach Out and Read Bedtime stories. Those two simple words conjure up happy memories for many of us. If you fondly … [Read more...] about Selling Your Kids On Story Time: Practical Tips For Raising Readers
The Impracticality of Perfection
It doesn’t matter if you’re expecting, or if you have three children. Your child can be an infant, a third grader, or heading off to college this summer. As moms, we strive to give our children the best, and at many times, we strive to be the best, too. We envision ourselves as being highly organized, well balanced, even tempered, and punctual. Our homes are clean, the … [Read more...] about The Impracticality of Perfection
Practical Tips for Raising Kind Children
“Don't be yourself - be someone a little nicer.” - Mignon McLaughlin My 3-year old son is crazy for cars. Tiny cars that fit in the palm of his hand. He got a big stash of them for Christmas from his grandmother, Sutzi. He lines them up in a pretend garage that is really an ottoman. He even has names for them. His favorite is Francesco. His little sister Sienna … [Read more...] about Practical Tips for Raising Kind Children
Ditch the Grinch and Deck the Halls
‘Tis the season! That’s what all the billboards, advertisements, and email subject lines are saying right about now, anyway. But ‘tis the season for what, exactly? The obvious answers are “giving” and “gathering” and “getting out the sparkly decorations.” There are presents that need purchasing and cards that need crafting; there are parties that require our presence and … [Read more...] about Ditch the Grinch and Deck the Halls