Vacationing with Kids
I am about to embark on 32 consecutive days of [...]
Helping Kids Conquer Their Fears: Swimming on the Swim Team
I spent hours in the pool as a child. Splashing [...]
Tough Talks With My Kids: Pet Loss
It has been a rough couple of days around here [...]
Let Them Figure It Out
I am a slacker-parent. In the years since I first [...]
Mini Bop in College Park {free event this Saturday}
photo credit: Cloganese Are you looking for [...]
Developing Empathy
I’m guessing if you asked many parents if they wanted [...]
Lessons from a Road Trip (with Kids)
photo credit: Tim . Simpson We just got [...]
On Edge: How the Recent Shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary Have Affected My Son’s School Day
I believe in numbers. And the bottom line for me with [...]
Grappling with Race, Culture, and Class
Beezus, my 7-year old, is grappling with figuring some things [...]
Thinking About Homework
My older child started second grade this year. Second grade [...]