Mom ready to say goodbye to volunteer obligations
When my son started school, I vowed that even though I was a working mom, I would still volunteer. And volunteer I did — a lot. I went on every field trip. I was the room mom. I worked at the school...
View ArticleMy teen driver: It’s scarier than I imagined
A bit more than a month ago, I wrote about how eager I was for my son to get his learners permit. I spoke theoretically about how I knew it would be scary but how important it was for my son to learn...
View ArticleAs son grows, there are things mom misses
I’m not, and never have been, one of those women who is drawn to babies, oohing and aahing over every infant I see. In fact, the baby stage was the least fulfilling time for me as a parent. (It didn’t...
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Teenagers and trick-or-treating: Some tips
Not my kid -- but you get the idea. My son informed me the other day that he and his buddies were planning to trick-or-treat again this year. This all seems well and good, but my son is 15 years old...
View ArticleMom is glad election is over
I know we are all sighing with relief now that we have done our civic duty and cast our ballots. You will excuse me if my sigh is just a bit heavier than yours. You see, I survived an election season...
View ArticleSandy Hook conspiracy? I’m horrified that anyone would believe shooting...
Imagine a bright, cold December morning. You send your first-grader off to school, maybe with a backpack and wishes for a good day. Certainly, with a hug and a kiss. Imagine that the next time you see...
View ArticleTick-tock; college getting closer
My son is going to college. And soon. OK, not that soon — he’s only a sophomore — but you’d be hard-pressed to believe that by the number of college brochures we are getting in the mail. And this week,...
View ArticleSchool shootings: How do we help our children stay safe?
When I became a parent, I knew there were certain talks I would have to have with my son. When he was little, it was all about not talking to strangers. When he started getting online, we had to talk...
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When loving pets is painful for kids
My son and our cat Greys are best buds. We are a family of pet-lovers. We have two dogs and a cat, and we treat them like princes. They bring a lot of joy to our home, and I think they have helped...
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Emotional goodbye … to a piece of furniture?
My son's first piece of furniture. My son’s nursery was painted blue, with little paw print decals on the walls, a maple crib with a puppy-themed bedding set, and a lovely chest of drawers with blue...
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