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We’re in the Money!

May 31, 2011 by PLAYTHISWAY Leave a Comment

We’re In The Money!

Well, sort of.

My daughter came home all excited yesterday saying, “Peter gave me fifty bucks!”

Me: “Oh, that’s cute. Is it a picture or Monopoly money?”

My girl: “No, mom a real fifty”

Me: “No, really? Show me.”

Fifty Bucks, MoneyShe continues, “He gave it to me because he likes me.”

Me: “Ohhh. Honey. You did nothing wrong. But I have to call Peter’s mom because we have to give it back, and his mom needs to know he gave it to you.”

She was upset, and worried, that he friend would be on trouble. “Mom, I will give it back, he’s nice.”

I explained that I just needed to call, and that sometimes parents need to talk to other parents.

Answering Machine “Hi, this is M’s mom. Ummm. My daughter was given a $50.00 bill from Peter, and I felt calling you to discuss was the right thing. “

She picks up (screener!)

“Oh My. Are you kidding me! That’s….”

And we both bust out laughing…..

She talked to him, I talked to my girl. And we’ll live happily ever after with a new lesson learned.

When do you pick up the phone and call another parent about something that happened at school?

XOXO Dr. Jen

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About PLAYTHISWAY

Dr. Jen Canter, aka Dr. Jen® is a double board certified pediatrician, professor, researcher, published author, and, last but not least, mom to two sets of twins. In all her spare time, shes an entrepreneur! In 2008 she invented the U-Play Mat®, now licensed by Sassy Baby® for the mass-market baby toy category, and started a fun & cool adventure. Dr. Jen believes play can permeate every aspect of parenthood, from exercising and eating well to using love and laughter to raise happy, well-adjusted little people who can tackle anything life hands to them with creativity & self-assurance. Dr. Jen chronicles her journey as a professional and a mom, while at the same time sharing her hard-earned wisdom with warmth, wit and a healthy dose of humor. Because she understands the darker side of parenthood as one of a handful of Child Abuse Pediatricians nationwide, Dr. Jen is committed to leading a life filled with light & balance. Have a playdate with Dr. Jen by going to her website: www.playthisway.com Dr. Jen
Pediatrician, Mom of Two Sets of Twins
Inventor of the U-Play Mat
Website: www.playthisway.com
Twitter: @PLAYTHISWAY

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