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Precious, Precious Memories. And Zombies.
About two years ago, I became skeptical of my decision to allow the kids free will. Well, at least regarding toys. Not being a huge fan of gender stereotypes, pink, or damsels in distress, you can ima… more →
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Control Freaks with kids
Annette wrote 1 month ago: It’s Friday afternoon, and so we are making Challah. On the one hand, this is an easy process; I’ve … more →
Klutz
Annette wrote 1 month ago: ‘Please, unplug that toaster before you stick a fork in it,” I hear my husband say, and without look … more →
Small Disasters
Annette wrote 1 month ago: If there’s one thing my kids are good at, it’s losing stuff. And when that happens, there’s only one … more →
Apparently, Cold Season is Here
Annette wrote 1 month ago: Poor, sad. little Mendel You know it when the first brilliantly red (danger, danger!) note arrives f … more →
Was That Really Necessary?
Annette wrote 1 month ago: Some days, being a parent feels like one long exercise in self-control. It’s like navigating a minef … more →
hoops&yoyo part 2
Annette wrote 1 month ago: “They’re just making fun of us because we work hard.” When I recently had the oppo … more →
The Wonderful World of hoops&yoyo
Annette wrote 1 month ago: Any parent knows: what’s funny to our kids isn’t always funny to us. Case in point: my 8-year-old da … more →
Fighting for Attention
Annette wrote 2 months ago: Do you mind? I am working. Your kids are still not back in school, and you haven’t bathed in two day … more →
No Werewolves in the City
Annette wrote 2 months ago: “Mom,” my son asks, “are we werewolves?” “No,” I answer, “we’re not.” “Are you sure?” “I’m sure. We’ … more →
Being Bossy is a Full Time Job
Annette wrote 2 months ago: Let me do it. You you you want to. When my 8-year-old daughter wants to let me know she is angry, an … more →
Absence Does Not Make the Heart Grow Fonder
Annette wrote 2 months ago: The first (half) week of school is over, and suddenly the weekend feels like the weekend again. My d … more →
This is Your Final Warning
Annette wrote 2 months ago: Oy. Labor Day has come and gone; time to assess how (and if) my daughter has adjusted during the fir … more →
The Absolute Truth
Annette wrote 2 months ago: My son Mendel likes to state the obvious. I’m not exactly sure why; I think most four-year-olds have … more →
The Musical Life
Annette wrote 2 months ago: In my tireless journey to bring some culture to the savages -and because I’m really, really sick of … more →
Now You're just Showing off
Annette wrote 2 months ago: They love me. They really, really love me. Generally speaking, my children aren’t overly competitive … more →
Being Seven is so Last Year
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Annette wrote 2 months ago: This is serious business. As some of you know, my daughter recently turned eight. Although I had to … more →
I've Heard Enough
Annette wrote 2 months ago: “How was your day?” I ask when my daughter gets in the car. It’s 3:30, time for her to come home, do … more →
That's Nasty
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Annette wrote 2 months ago: My daughter and her classmates have been learning about insects. I think they are spending an inordi … more →
Pet Peeves
Annette wrote 2 months ago: This morning, at preschool, my son threw a miniature fit. He drew a picture, folded it up neatly, an … more →
