Parenting

Tough Talks With My Kids: Pet Loss

by Stacy Kravitz May 21, 2013 Child

It has been a rough couple of days around here because I’ve had to tell my inquisitive young kids about some sad and anxiety-provoking news. My son, Noah, is five and my daughter, Mallory, is three. He is a high functioning autistic and that means that I never really know if a serious topic will [...]

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Quick and Easy Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week

by Aimee May 7, 2013 Parenting

It’s officially Teacher Appreciation Week and I know that you, like me, have a million other things on your plate. Thank goodness this “holiday” lasts an entire week so you (and I!) still have plenty of time to put together quick, easy and thoughtful gifts for the teachers in our children’s lives! At my son’s [...]

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Giving freedom, making happiness

by christine May 7, 2013 Parenting

I recently read this article from The Guardian newspaper. It made me think. In case you don’t have the time to read it (though you really should), I’ll briefly go over its main points: Controlled crying seems cruel. Why do we do it? Parents in other cultures hold their babies close, carry them, feed on [...]

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The Great TV Hypocrisy: Realizing My Kids Don’t Watch Primetime

by Sandie May 1, 2013 Entertainment

When I was a girl, I watched a LOT of television. I would say that it was a bad thing, but I still managed to graduate near the top of my class, read a ton of books, go to youth group, have friends, and even do my chores. I wasn’t an athlete, but I don’t [...]

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SuperWhy Live at the Warner Theatre

by Ellen April 25, 2013 Around Town

I am heavily selective about the TV shows that my kindergartner and first grader watch and rely on recommendations from places like TeachMama and Common Sense Media. It was my friend Vickie, of the blog La Vida Cochinillo who many years ago was talking about this “Super Why” show that first turned me on to [...]

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Giveaway: Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures

by Allison April 22, 2013 Giveaways

Young children seem to be natural environmentalists: Since my daughter has been old enough to walk, she’s been picking up litter on the playground, often spending more time tossing out trash than playing. Earth Day is a perfect time to encourage children’s environmental awareness (and to gently explain that no, Earth Day is not really [...]

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Let Them Figure It Out

by Jennifer Thorson April 9, 2013 Child

I am a slacker-parent. In the years since I first claimed my slacker title, Lenore Skenazy created the term “Free-Range Parent” which not only sounds better than “slacker,” it comes with a whole philosophy attached, which you can debate with the other parents at your parenting group, proving that even if you’re not climbing the [...]

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A New Meaning for Pull the Plug

by Dawn Mooney March 26, 2013 Parenting

I’m compelled to share my perspective on a growing trend that I’m noticing a lot lately. A while ago, I could laugh a little at it, but the more and more I see it, I can’t help but shake my head and scoff. The other night when I once again witnessed it, I felt deeply [...]

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Mini Bop in College Park {free event this Saturday}

by Robin (noteverstill) March 15, 2013 Around Town

Are you looking for a fun, free, family-friendly outing tomorrow? It’s time for Mini Bop - a lo-fi family oriented dance party (aka disco): Where: The Old Parish House, corner of Knox and Dartmouth in College Park When: Saturday 16th March, 1.30 – 4.30 Who: Aiming at the younger crowd (6 months – 10 years-ish) [...]

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