I was going to post a photo of one of the local rabbits, but it was too blurry. So here’s a spider.
Lately, my mood has often wobbled between “exasperated” and “vaguely aggravated.” The world’s political situation is definitely affecting it. But on the other hand, I also got some amazing encouragement for my writing, so that rocked. I won’t say it all equals out in the end, but it’s nice when something pushes down on the scales a bit.
For this week, our articles cover why kids should talk to strangers, teaching kindness, truth telling around racism, and the beautiful challenges of parenthood.
Are we scared to death of our fellow villagers? Since we’re all in it together, we need to actually act that way, especially as parents.
“We found that delaying kindergarten for one year reduced inattention and hyperactivity by 73% for an average child at age 11,” Thomas Dee, one of the co-authors and a Stanford Graduate School of Education professor, said.” Wow. They were still seeing effects at age 11.
To quote my husband on Twitter (who was referring to this article), “Our toddler is kind, loving and always excited to learn. Not one of those things can be said about 45.”
Want seven seriously helpful tips for raising caring and ethical kids? The good folks at Harvard have some science-tested ones for you.
“You’re a mom, you know.” Powerful words.
George Washington, slaves, white kids, and talking about race. Partial truths simply aren’t enough.
Turning power struggles into cooperation is my bread and butter as a parent of a kid who is incredibly strong willed. Here are five really good tips on changing your mindset to work with instead of against your kid.
I know I am such a judgy person and I don’t want my kids to be. But exposing your kids to diversity and embracing the hard conversations can help!
Parenting is such a lovely, bittersweet paradox sometimes.
“Maybe I’m Not Totally F*cking This Mom Thing Up.” I need to remind myself of this on the shitty days.
I totally catch myself calling animals “he” too! Why that’s a habit we should try not to do as parents.
We never accomplish anything as moms and yet we accomplish so much. A lovely tribute to a day of a mom.
“Dear White Parents Of My Black Child’s Friends: I Need Your Help.”
You may have missed me writing about The Truth about Gardening with Young Children, How to Introduce Kids to Political Activism, singing House on Pooh Corner to my kids, and The Death Conversation with a Three-Year-Old. For updates, be sure to follow the blog on Facebook or sign up for my monthly newsletter!