When my siblings and I were kids growing up in Washington DC in the 1970s, afterschool activities meant playing kickball or exploring Battery Kemble Park with a few dozen other elementary school children, unsupervised by adults. Christmas presents for the luckiest families meant toys, books and stuffed animals. We never saw a flash card or a memory game outside of school, and … [Read more...] about The Gift Of Play
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5 Tips to Help Step-Parents Stay Sane
No matter how long you’ve been a step-parent or have been a part of your stepchild’s life, there will inevitably be times when you you are reminded that you are not a biological parent. And even though there was probably a legitimate and logical reason that this little reminder came up, it can hurt nonetheless. Since I've been part of my husband’s son "D’s" life for more … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help Step-Parents Stay Sane
Why We Should Let Our Kids Fail
As parents, our natural instinct is to protect our children from harm, disappointment and failure. But doing so is not always in our kids’ best interests. When my son was in fourth grade, his Little League team-- a team we affectionately called the Bad News Bears - was on a 0-7-game losing streak with no apparent signs of a mid-season comeback. After a particularly dreadful … [Read more...] about Why We Should Let Our Kids Fail
10 Life Lessons I Want To Pass On To My Daughter
I look at my little girl, who is now three years old, and I can’t help but marvel at how fast time is flying by. My daughter is getting big. She is a very happy and healthy preschooler. She has not a care in the world. My husband and I are lucky that we can provide her with all of her needs. For that fact, I am very grateful. So the other day, after I told my daughter she … [Read more...] about 10 Life Lessons I Want To Pass On To My Daughter
A Working Mom’s Guide to Asking for Flexible Work Arrangements
When you feel like the demands of your home and job may just squeeze the life out of you, it may be time to ask for a flexible work arrangement from your employer. They can take many forms: a scaled-down workweek, compressed hours, working remotely, working nontraditional hours, or sharing a job with a co-worker. Knowing how to ask for one or, more critically, when to ask, … [Read more...] about A Working Mom’s Guide to Asking for Flexible Work Arrangements