I Talked My Son Out Of Running For Student Council Because I Didn’t Think He’d Win
My oldest son recently started fourth grade. That means he’s old enough to take part in that great democracy…
My Kids Are Consumption Whores. Who’s To Blame?
In his recent book, Childhood Under Siege: How Big Business Targets Children, Joel Bakan explores the dirty topic of…
Objects Of My Affection: Litterless Lunchtime Essentials
Lunchboxes get all the glory but really it’s the cute little accessories that make lunchtime so much fun. I,…
Back To School: Dinosaurs, Sharks And Other Backpacks Your Kids Will Love
Nothing says back to school like a fresh new backpack. With so many cool backpacks to choose from nowadays,…
Objects Of My Affection: The Best Alarm Clocks For Back-To-School Rising
After these lazy days of summer, I’m dreading the hustle and bustle of the impending school year. It feels…
Objects Of My Affection: Modern Electric Fans To Keep You Cool
Fans have always fallen into the ugly-but-necessary category for me. And with the summer heat wave going strong, I’m…
‘Ditch The Kids’ And Other Tips For Keeping Your Cool During The Heatwave
This week’s heatwave is annoying enough without the barrage of bloggers and parenting sites putting pressure on us moms…