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May 29, 2013 – 1:45 pm |

This is the second of two columns sent to us about bullying that we felt were worth sharing  – Michelle
As moms, we know when something is not “right” with our kids. Even if they tell …

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Mars v. Venus

April 10, 2007 – 3:06 pm |

It must be a universal truth that men and women will argue about who is doing their share around the house. I will admit to you that possibly my expectations are a little high. …

Bedtime

April 10, 2007 – 9:14 am |

Bedtime is matter of routine at our house. As soon as the clock strikes 7:30 (or sooner if the two toddlers at our house start to show signs of tiredness) we march upstairs for a …

Potty training

April 6, 2007 – 3:13 pm |

It’s painful, time consuming and must be done. Or at least, that’s the attitude I took when I started potty training my oldest long ago – now a nearly 5-year-old son. But as I approach …

Childhood. A thing of the past?

April 4, 2007 – 6:16 pm |

I was driving down the 60 a few days ago when the idea to write this blog began to noodle around in my mind, but I hadn’t actually written anything down until now. In …

Gas and poop

April 2, 2007 – 4:58 pm |

With the weather warming up and swimming season almost upon us, I wanted to share with you a little blog that I wrote last year. A cautionary tale, if you please. Enjoy.”Shortly after …

Genius at work

March 30, 2007 – 9:10 am |

The best idea I’ve heard in a long time. The new Harkins SanTan Village 16 movie theater has opened today in Gilbert with built-in babysitters. It’s not the first time I’ve heard of …

Human nature vs. human nurture

March 27, 2007 – 9:36 pm |

Once again, the news forces me to say something. Here’s the article I’m referring to, and please make sure to read the callous remarks made by those who would rather point fingers and call …

The daycare debate

March 26, 2007 – 1:54 pm |

There’s an article in today’s paper that got me thinking about why I stay at home with my kids. You can read it here: Study links long-term daycare, aggression.I do agree that the children …

You can't win if you don't play.

March 22, 2007 – 11:59 am |

My daughter has been sick for days. No, don’t feel sorry for her. It hasn’t slowed her down a bit. But she’s got a cold and a cough and it’s been hanging …

I had a mind once, but now I have small children.

March 22, 2007 – 11:14 am |

Hello! My name is Mommy. Well that’s not my real first name, I just can’t remember what it is right now. You see, I have two preschoolers and I babysit a third …