Monthly Archives: August 2013

Thinking about Thinking – The Genius of a Kid

Posted on August 30, 2013 by parentwin

My child went totally philosophically meta on my yesterday. I was sitting outside, thinking about dull, adult things, sipping on my mundane Gatorade, and she came out to see me. And out of nowhere, she asked me this question: “Mom,” … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: How to Submit

Posted on August 29, 2013 by parentwin
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Recipe Monday – Ham Lentil Soup

Posted on August 27, 2013 by parentwin

Look, there’s just no way to make this look appetizing. But it’s delicious, so I tried my best.           1 cup dried lentils 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 2 … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten Kids – Self-fulfilling Prophecies

Posted on August 25, 2013 by parentwin

Problem:  Your kids are crying, so you tell them to stop. Or, your kids are laughing so you tell them to stop, not because you don’t want them to laugh, but because you don’t want them to cry, which usually … Continue reading →

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First Day of Kindergarten

Posted on August 19, 2013 by parentwin

Well, last night was rough, I didn’t sleep well. My kids are kindergarteners now, and that’s kind of a big step…for me. Hopefully not for them, right? Anyway, here are a few snaps we managed to get off at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do With Spirited Kids?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by parentwin

“Mama, I don’t like the doctor appointment.” My daughter said that sullenly as we walked out of the door of the pediatrician’s office this afternoon. They didn’t get any shots, and they usually love the doctor (weirdos), but this time … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday – Blueberry Velvet Cake

Posted on August 13, 2013 by parentwin

Another birthday, another birthday cake. This year the girls wanted a blue cake with pink frosting and the closest I could get was a blueberry velvet cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting.   I only had one mess-up, too.   … Continue reading →

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Preschool Pointers – Keep It Moving

Posted on August 11, 2013 by parentwin

Problem:    You’re having 10-15 four and five year olds over your house for a “party.”   Enough said.     Solution:   First, have a set time. Three hours seems to be optimal.   Second, you can do games … Continue reading →

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Dear Hands Free Mama, How?

Posted on August 9, 2013 by parentwin

My kids turn five tomorrow.   Five.                       I don’t have anything close to babies anymore. I have real life big kids, and it scares me.   It scares me … Continue reading →

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Preschool Pointers – 44: Don’t ever think, “How bad can it be?”

Posted on August 3, 2013 by parentwin

Before we get into this, let’s just be honest, that’s just good advice for all of life any time, anywhere. But, in relation to kids (and only one way of the many it applies), here goes: Problem: It’s mid-summer, school is eons away. Eons. And your kids have … Continue reading →

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