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This has been a no good horrible week. Our eldest, we call her
This has been a no good horrible week. Our eldest, we call her Earth Baby here usually, is the Dew Drop Fairy in Portland Festival Ballets production ...

I often think I dont measure up to todays standards of motherhood.
I often think I dont measure up to todays standards of motherhood. Its ok though, Im not sure I want to anyway. Motherhood is no longer viewed as sim...

There are surprising parenting fails. I ruined my childs life by
There are surprising parenting fails. I ruined my childs life by flushing the toilet. Sugarbaby (2) is convinced Im a horrible mother who doesnt love ...

When a crowd of under-costumed teens shows up on your doorstep,
When a crowd of under-costumed teens shows up on your doorstep, welcome them. It’s a big group because they find strength in numbers. They’re not ...

I confess, Im anti-homework for elementary school. Even required
I confess, Im anti-homework for elementary school. Even required reading. One of the biggest mistakes I feel we have made in our childrens education w...

What happens when you spend all of your time and energy on your
What happens when you spend all of your time and energy on your family and work? For us, it leads to less quality time with family and work. Someh...

Youre bullying me! 4yo when we asked her to please chew with her
Youre bullying me! 4yo when we asked her to please chew with her mouth closed this morning. Bringing up sensitive, conscientious children does have ...

We give our children a lot of freedom but not complete freedom.
We give our children a lot of freedom but not complete freedom. Sometimes I wish I could relax more as I remember fondly my own independent exploring...